As our US correspondent Richard Kazimer explains, its a smart move by Obama - the Republicans have little choice but to support the President, but with a three year sunset clause, they could find themselves having to ask for permission if they win the next election.
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Balls Radio is like talk radio, but for thinking people. Now a short daily occurrence, Phil Dobbie offers his opinions on what's happening, in the UK and overseas: politics, social policy, economics, science, religion. Yes, it's another, slightly overweight middle-aged white man telling the world how it should be. But there's nothing alt-right about Balls Radio. And we try and have fun along the way.