President Obama

Weekly political addresses feature local congresswoman

Catherine Loper — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 14:22:10 +0000

Every week, President Barack Obama and a designated Republican office-holder deliver a weekly address to the American public.

This week, central New York Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle was chosen to give the Republican's address.

Fort Drum soldier becomes U.S. citizen at White House ceremony

Joanna Richards — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:43:48 +0000

It's a national tradition for naturalization ceremonies for new U.S. citizens to be performed on Independence Day. This year, a Fort Drum soldier participated in a ceremony at the White House on July 4.

The Affordable Care Act: Reaction from New York politicians and healthcare professionals

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:19:54 +0000

New York’s politicians and major health care providers are largely applauding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Barack Obama’s health care law. Meanwhile, an Albany Law School expert says Chief Justice John Roberts may have been concerned about his legacy, and that was a factor in his decision.

Local doctors react to the Affordable Care Act decision

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:20:49 +0000

Doctors in central New York are reacting to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. They are generally pleased with the decision -- although there are some concerns.