Scott Horsley http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2788801&ft=1&f=2788801 Scott Horsley is a White House correspondent for NPR News. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:52:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Scott Horsley http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2788801&ft=1&f=2788801 Unclear Laws May Have Contributed to Tax-Exempt Controversy IRS and Treasury officials can expect a hard time in their appearances on Capitol Hill Tuesday. A key question that so far has not gotten much attention: How did it come to be that social welfare organizations became vehicles for political activity? Tue, 21 May 2013 05:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185683100/unclear-laws-may-have-contributed-to-tax-exempt-controversy?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185683100/unclear-laws-may-have-contributed-to-tax-exempt-controversy?ft=1&f=2788801 IRS and Treasury officials can expect a hard time in their appearances on Capitol Hill Tuesday. A key question that so far has not gotten much attention: How did it come to be that social welfare organizations became vehicles for political activity?

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]]> Why Congress Has Reasons Not To Be Bipartsan Some political columnists say President Obama needs to exercise more "leadership" to bend a divided Congress to his will. But congressional Republicans have little incentive to cooperate with the president. And the more he "leads," the harder it may be for them to follow. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185430550/why-congress-has-reasons-not-to-be-bipartsan?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185430550/why-congress-has-reasons-not-to-be-bipartsan?ft=1&f=2788801 Some political columnists say President Obama needs to exercise more "leadership" to bend a divided Congress to his will. But congressional Republicans have little incentive to cooperate with the president. And the more he "leads," the harder it may be for them to follow.

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]]> Emails Track How Erroneous Benghazi Talking Points Emerged The White House's release of e-mails this week was intended to settle questions regarding the administration's response to the attack on the Benghazi consulate in September. But while some questions may have been laid to rest, others remain and will feed a critical story line. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184559277&ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184559277&ft=1&f=2788801 The White House's release of e-mails this week was intended to settle questions regarding the administration's response to the attack on the Benghazi consulate in September. But while some questions may have been laid to rest, others remain and will feed a critical story line.

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]]> White House Addresses Benghazi Emails, IRS Audits The White House has released 100 pages of internal emails related to the development of talking points after the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, last year. President Barack Obama also addressed the controversy surrounding the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups. Audie Cornish talks to Scott Horsley. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184286085/white-house-addresses-benghazi-emails-irs-audits?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184286085/white-house-addresses-benghazi-emails-irs-audits?ft=1&f=2788801 The White House has released 100 pages of internal emails related to the development of talking points after the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, last year. President Barack Obama also addressed the controversy surrounding the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups. Audie Cornish talks to Scott Horsley.

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]]> 'Ineffective Management' Blamed For IRS Tax-Exempt Scandal A Treasury Department Inspector General's report criticizes the IRS for inappropriately flagging some conservative groups for additional scrutiny on their applications for tax-exempt status. President Obama says those responsible must be held accountable. Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184132966/ineffective-management-blamed-for-tax-exempt-scandal-at-irs?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184132966/ineffective-management-blamed-for-tax-exempt-scandal-at-irs?ft=1&f=2788801 A Treasury Department Inspector General's report criticizes the IRS for inappropriately flagging some conservative groups for additional scrutiny on their applications for tax-exempt status. President Obama says those responsible must be held accountable.

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]]> IRS Inspector General Faults 'Ineffective Management' Audie Cornish talks to Scott Horsley about the IRS Inspector General's report on the agency's audit of conservative groups. Tue, 14 May 2013 20:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/184031495/irs-inspector-general-faults-ineffective-management?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/184031495/irs-inspector-general-faults-ineffective-management?ft=1&f=2788801 Audie Cornish talks to Scott Horsley about the IRS Inspector General's report on the agency's audit of conservative groups.

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]]> President Asks Moms For Help Promoting Obamacare President Obama met with a group of mothers on Friday to talk about selling relevant aspects of Obamacare to a young generation that often takes its healthy condition for granted and avoids the cost of insurance. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182938642/president-asks-moms-for-help-promoting-obamacare?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182938642/president-asks-moms-for-help-promoting-obamacare?ft=1&f=2788801 President Obama met with a group of mothers on Friday to talk about selling relevant aspects of Obamacare to a young generation that often takes its healthy condition for granted and avoids the cost of insurance.

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]]> Democrats Hope For A Bright Future In The Lone Star State President Obama lost Texas by more than 1 million votes last year. But Democrats believe their fortunes in the state may soon be changing, thanks to demographics and a new organizational push. Thu, 09 May 2013 03:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/05/09/182373306/democrats-hope-for-a-bright-future-in-the-lone-star-state?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/05/09/182373306/democrats-hope-for-a-bright-future-in-the-lone-star-state?ft=1&f=2788801 President Obama lost Texas by more than 1 million votes last year. But Democrats believe their fortunes in the state may soon be changing, thanks to demographics and a new organizational push.

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]]> Two Nominations Round Out Obama's Second-Term Cabinet President Obama rounded out his cabinet on Thursday by naming Chicago benefactor Penny Pritzker as Commerce Secretary and White House aide Michael Froman as U.S. trade representative. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180635943/two-nominations-round-out-obamas-second-term-cabinet?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180635943/two-nominations-round-out-obamas-second-term-cabinet?ft=1&f=2788801 President Obama rounded out his cabinet on Thursday by naming Chicago benefactor Penny Pritzker as Commerce Secretary and White House aide Michael Froman as U.S. trade representative.

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]]> The Federal Deficit Is Actually Shrinking The Congressional Budget Office projects the deficit will drop below 4 percent of GDP next year and below 2.5 percent in 2015. Still, despite the improvement in the short run, the federal government faces long-term deficits, mostly tied to health care costs. Wed, 01 May 2013 16:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/05/01/180335095/the-federal-deficit-is-actually-shrinking?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/05/01/180335095/the-federal-deficit-is-actually-shrinking?ft=1&f=2788801 The Congressional Budget Office projects the deficit will drop below 4 percent of GDP next year and below 2.5 percent in 2015. Still, despite the improvement in the short run, the federal government faces long-term deficits, mostly tied to health care costs.

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]]> Obama Defends Positions At Surprise News Conference President Obama held a news conference on Tuesday, the 100th day of his second term. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180116782/obama-defends-positions-at-surprise-news-conference?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180116782/obama-defends-positions-at-surprise-news-conference?ft=1&f=2788801 President Obama held a news conference on Tuesday, the 100th day of his second term.

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]]> Months In, Vacancies Remain In Obama's Second-Term Cabinet President Barack Obama added one more new face to his cabinet. Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx was nominated Monday to be the next Transportation Secretary. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/29/179878397/months-in-vacancies-remain-in-obamas-second-term-cabinet?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/29/179878397/months-in-vacancies-remain-in-obamas-second-term-cabinet?ft=1&f=2788801 President Barack Obama added one more new face to his cabinet. Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx was nominated Monday to be the next Transportation Secretary.

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]]> Online Retailers Take Opposite Sides On Sales Tax Bill A bill making its way through the Senate would make more online retailers collect sales taxes. The battle over the bill pits online retailers against brick-and-mortar stores — and, in some cases, against other online sellers. Amazon has endorsed the bill, while eBay is the loudest voice against it. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178635817/online-retailers-take-opposite-sides-on-sales-tax-bill?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178635817/online-retailers-take-opposite-sides-on-sales-tax-bill?ft=1&f=2788801 A bill making its way through the Senate would make more online retailers collect sales taxes. The battle over the bill pits online retailers against brick-and-mortar stores — and, in some cases, against other online sellers. Amazon has endorsed the bill, while eBay is the loudest voice against it.

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]]> What Obama's Tax Proposal Could Cost Him, And Us Both President Obama and Republican lawmakers say they're willing to close loopholes in the individual tax code. The argument is over what should be done with the money after that. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/13/177108648/obama-republicans-agree-on-tax-loopholes-but-little-else?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/13/177108648/obama-republicans-agree-on-tax-loopholes-but-little-else?ft=1&f=2788801 Both President Obama and Republican lawmakers say they're willing to close loopholes in the individual tax code. The argument is over what should be done with the money after that.

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]]> Army Chaplain Awarded Medal Of Honor For Korean War Heroism Amid renewed tensions on the Korean peninsula, President Obama awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor to Army Captain Emil Kapaun, a military chaplain who was taken prisoner during the Korean War. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/11/176954641/army-chaplain-awarded-medal-of-honor-for-korean-war-heroism?ft=1&f=2788801 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/11/176954641/army-chaplain-awarded-medal-of-honor-for-korean-war-heroism?ft=1&f=2788801 Amid renewed tensions on the Korean peninsula, President Obama awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor to Army Captain Emil Kapaun, a military chaplain who was taken prisoner during the Korean War.

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