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Study: NSA data collection doesn't aid fight against terrorism
While President Obama is making reforms to the NSA's data collection programs, a new report says the agency's collection hasn't done anything to prevent another 9/11-like terror attack. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
Pressure grows for Congress to pass unemployment benefits
After Pres. Obama spoke out on the issue, the Senate moved ahead on extending unemployment insurance, but the legislation may get stuck in the House - just as Americans like Katherine Hackett desperately need their checks. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
Obama shakes up White House team
President Obama hopes two additions to his staff will help turn around his second term. Brianna Keilar reports.
Where's the anonymous shopping perk?
Obamacare designers wanted a site where shoppers browse plans anonymously. Brianna Keilar looks into the perk's absence.
Obama and Clinton's complicated relationship
They need each other for different reasons. And yet, the relationship between Pres. Barack Obama and former Pres. Bill Clinton is complicated, to say the least - especially after Clinton chided Obama to keep his campaign promise, "If you like your healthcare plan, you can keep it." CNN's Senior White House correspondent Brianna Keilar reports.
Pres. Obama: 'No excuse' for Obamacare site's failures
President Obama held a news conference Monday to respond to criticisms about the problems people have been having signing up for Obamacare online. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports on the President's promise to fix the site.
Pres. Obama prepares for more fights
The day after the shutdown showdown finally ended, Pres. Obama is trying to refocus his energy on his second term agenda. Will he be able to make progress on issues like immigration reform, a budget agreement, or the farm bill? CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
Premiums could rise under Obamacare
A study by actuaries released this week estimates Obamacare could raise costs by 32%. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
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Obama gathers team for gun reforms
President Obama assembles a team to make recommendations on how to address gun violence in the U.S. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
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Obama vows to prevent more gun tragedies
CNN's Brianna Keilar takes a look at what action President Obama will take on gun control following the shoot in Connecticut.
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