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White House: cuts mean 'perfect storm' of air delays

February 25, 2013 18:16
The Obama administration warned Monday of a "perfect storm" of airport delays and less secure US borders when huge spending cuts hit this week, as a top Republican slammed White House "scare" tactics. Political acrimony escalated another notch ahead of $85 billion of cuts, known as the sequester, due to slam the government on March 1, but there was no sign of any effort by Democrats or Republicans to break the impasse.

Cuts mean 'perfect storm' of airport delays: White House

February 25, 2013 17:16
The Obama administration warned Monday of a "perfect storm" of airport delays and less secure US borders when huge spending cuts hit this week, but a top Republican slammed White House "scare" tactics. Political acrimony escalated another notch ahead of $85 billion of cuts, known as the sequester, due to slam the government on March 1, but there was no sign of any effort by Democrats or Republicans to break the impasse.

UPDATE 2-White House warns states of looming pain from March 1 budget cuts

February 24, 2013 15:30
* Republicans want Obama to be flexible in how cuts are made * White House says law forces across-the-board cuts * Releases more details on effectof cuts at the state level * "Blame game" gets louder By Roberta Rampton

REFILE-Republicans and Democrats brace for impact of March 1 U.S. cuts

February 24, 2013 13:30
* Republicans want Obama to be flexible in how cuts are made * White House has said law forces cuts to be made across-the-board * Republican Senator Ayotte says working on spending-cuts proposal * Obama to address governors on Sunday night By Roberta Rampton

Rubio to give response to Obama's State of the Union

February 6, 2013 17:46
US Senator Marco Rubio has been tapped to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama's upcoming State of the Union address, party leaders said Wednesday, boosting his stature as a rising national heavyweight. Rubio, a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Cuba, will deliver the address Tuesday in both English and Spanish, minutes after Obama concludes his annual speech to both chambers of Congress.

Jindal raps fellow U.S. Republicans for narrow focus

January 24, 2013 22:15
By John Whitesides CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan 24 (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal sharply criticized his own party on Thursday for its narrow focus on Washington-based budget battles and said Republicans need to revamp their message if they hope to recover from November's painful election losses. In a blunt speech certain to bolster speculation about his 2016 presidential ambitions, Jindal told Republican leaders they must "stop being the stupid party" and broaden their effort to appeal to every American voter.
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