President Barack Obama’s request for authority to streamline U.S. executive agencies was greeted with skepticism from congressional Republicans while Democrats questioned elements of his reorganization plan.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- After a push from Democrats and liberal activists, President Barack Obama is expected to take a more aggressive stance to protect homeowners, backers say.

Republicans would cut federal employee benefits. President Barack Obama would raise fees for airline passengers and eliminate Saturday mail delivery. Democrats in Congress would charge employers higher premiums for federal pension guarantees.

MATT GOURAS Associated Press HELENA, Mont. Jon Tester isn#39;t likely to have President Barack Obama in the state helping him — or hurting him. In 2008, President Barack Obama contested the state, helping lift many Democrats to victory. It brought a rare presidential contest into the state. But this year, Montana doesn#39;t appear to figure into Obama#39;s win strategy. And that means the U.S. Senate ...

The GOP frontrunner#39;s rivals portray him as a heartless financier. If Mitt Romney does win in South Carolina, the Democrats are ready to exploit that image The fierce fight for the Republican presidential nomination, which is likely to see Mitt Romney emerge as the party#39;s candidate, is offering an arsenal of potential ammunition for the Democrats. As the bitter struggle has unfolded, an array ...