Topic: Northern Virginia Community College

Obama pushes job training initiatives to boost US manufacturing

There's a gap between skills US manufacturers want and skills workers have, Obama said during a visit to a hybrid-car repair lab Wednesday. Can job training at community colleges help close it?

Why 2012 presidential election will be harder for Obama

As the incumbent, Obama is burdened by three wars and the economy. He's taking nothing for granted for the 2012 presidential election, and is planning victory scenarios that don’t involve taking every state he won last time.

Will the health care reform law last after 2010 election?

The health care reform bill received no support from the Republican party, and faces a battle for its life if the GOP gains a majority after the 2010 election.

Student loan reform: What will it mean for students?

President Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act Tuesday, whose student loan reform will mean big savings for the US government, but not much change for students until 2014.

Survey: Healthcare reform less valuable than pizza

Back to work for Jill Biden (she was offered other jobs too)