and their most recent rift might have affected Biden's decision not to "return the favor" of bestowing the highest civilian award on the former president. “Obama gave one to Biden, and Biden did ...

WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16 people, including political ally Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, tennis legend Billie Jean King and Archbishop ...

Obama issued an executive order Friday requiring federal agencies to consider putting in place agreements that set wages, work rules and other benefits when awarding major construction contracts.