U can check here the bipartisan legislation adopted http://house.gov/
Should you need one example : "It’s important to remember that the Budget Control Act passed with broad bipartisan support in Congress. And after 2013, the Budget Control Act does not cut defense spending. Instead it slows the rate of growth."
For more on VET issues here : http://www.stripes.com/where-they-stand-obama-on-foreign-policy-military-and-vets-issues-1.193169
Learn more, what does the President of the United States when Congress fails to move forward or doesn't have the time needed to pass a legislation, he can use an Executive Order or a form of the Executive Order to command and operate the Federal Government should the situation to require action, fast. Executives Orders are of course a permanent subject of controversy. Executive orders are not mentioned by the Constitution, are subject to judicial review, and can be declared unconstitutional.
After u have visited the House and the Senate to find out about the legislation adopted, you can visit here to find out about the recent Executive Orders.