Obama agenda getting quick action in Congress but coming up short on tax cuts, global warmingWASHINGTON — With unusual speed, President Barack Obama’s allies in Congress are pushing through a compromise budget plan endorsing much of his ambitious agenda but falling short of his hopes for tax cuts and curbs on global warming. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to head health and human services sent to full SenateWASHINGTON — Kathleen Sebelius won Senate committee approval as health secretary over Republican opposition Tuesday, putting her on track for a final Senate vote in coming days. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to head health and human services sent to full SenateWASHINGTON — Kathleen Sebelius won Senate committee approval as health secretary over Republican opposition Tuesday, putting her on track for a final Senate vote in coming days. Her expected confirmation would complete President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, which held its first formal meeting Monday without Sebelius there. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to head health and human services sent to full SenateWASHINGTON — Kathleen Sebelius won Senate committee approval as health secretary over Republican opposition Tuesday, putting her on track for a final Senate vote in coming days. |