Politics Afternoon Edition: Lower health costs improve Medicare outlook; Why immigration reform = gun control

Politics moves fast. Here's a quick afternoon update on the top stories in the world of politics.

View on the Web. Friday, May 31, 2013 HEADLINES Lower health costs improve Medicare outlook Recession and President Obama's Affordable Care Act are among the reasons cited for a projection extending the life of the trust fund until 2026. » Read full article Why immigration reform = gun control How could immigration reform fail when a strong majority of Americans support it? The answer is actually pretty simple. » Read full article Large majority opposes U.S. action in Syria, poll finds Americans roundly reject U.S. military action to end Syria's civil war, with opposition to an intervention unshaken by recent allegations that Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons. » Read full article THE FEDERAL EYE: FEMA insights from a departing chief of staff FEMA chief of staff Jason McNamara, helped the agency deal with disasters including the tornado in Oklahoma, the BP oil spill and hurricane Sandy. McNamara, who is leaving to work in the private sector as a consultant, shared some of his insights. » Read full article THE FIX: The biggest environmental battle you've never heard of Most people aren't aware of the fight over Bristol Bay, but it may be one of the most important environmental decisions President Obama faces. » Read full article MULTIMEDIA Video: Obama on student loans in less than 75 seconds President Obama invited college students to the Rose Garden to urge members of Congress to pass legislation stopping an upcoming hike in federal student loan rates. Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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