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from the WaPo: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-weighing-executive-actions-on-housing-gays-and-other-issues/2013/02/10/e966cc06-7065-11e2-8b8d-e0b59a1b8e2a_print.html
President Obama is considering a series of new executive actions aimed at working around a recalcitrant Congress, including policies that could allow struggling homeowners to refinance their mortgages, provide new protections for gays and lesbians, make buildings more energy-efficient and toughen regulations for coal-fired power plants, according to people outside the White House involved in discussions on the issues.
. . . The moves underscore Obamas increasingly aggressive use of executive authority, including 23 administrative actions on gun violence last month and previous orders that delayed deportations of young illegal immigrants and will lower student loan payments.
The White House is also reviewing whether the president should issue an executive order offering protections to gays and lesbians who work for government contractors. Obama decided against issuing such an order during the presidential campaign last year, disappointing many gay-rights activists.
But two people familiar with White House thinking said the president may reverse that decision and issue the order if Congress does not pass broader legislation offering protection for gays in the workplace
In trying to slow climate change, Obama is considering acting through the Environmental Protection Agency to issue new rules governing carbon emissions by existing power plants, according to three people familiar with White House discussions. The move would face fierce corporate opposition but is among the top goals of environmentalists.
read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-weighing-executive-actions-on-housing-gays-and-other-issues/2013/02/10/e966cc06-7065-11e2-8b8d-e0b59a1b8e2a_print.html
President Barack Obama meets with Cody Keenan, Deputy Director of Speechwriting, left, and Jon Favreau, Director of Speechwriting, in the Oval Office, Feb. 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
2pooped2pop
(5,420 posts)And I can hear the Faux news crew howling now.
libtodeath
(2,888 posts)Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)Myrina
(12,296 posts)Mr. "make me do it" also know as "Sir Compromise" is gonna suddenly realize he's the most powerful man in the world, find his balls, and actually DO something.
Color me skeptical.
bigtree
(85,917 posts)He's made about 140 or so. The protection for young immigrants attending school from deportation is one I like that comes to mind.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/15/politics/immigration/index.html
others . . .
Obama defies lawmakers with recess appointments to labor board. The Hill. 4 Jan 2012.
http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/202407-obama-recess-appoints-his-nominees-to-controversial-labor-board
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FirstLight
(13,352 posts)There are so many things that need to be handled, every bite he can take out of the the hugeness will be welcome.
Environment and Climate are top of MY list, Mr. President...just in case you're listening