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If this sort of obstructionism means the current Congress cannot pass anything, then what are the odds that the current minority, whenever it becomes the majority again, will be able to do any better? Somewhere between slim and none.  More.
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American Samoa becomes a battleground for bipartisan fighting. When that happens, everyone loses.  More.
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Want a look at the first installment of the U.S. Army's official report on the war in Afghanistan, October 2001 – September 2005?  More.
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Corruption and abuse, which reared their ugly heads during the protracted process called health care reform, were something our Founding Fathers were very well aware of.  More.
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A 'growing level of collusion' between Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan and militant groups, including al-Qaida, in Pakistan is among the concerns voiced by Admiral Mike Mullen during his visit to Kabul.  More.
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The perfect storm of a sinking island-nation, a scandal of scientists, and an international climate conference results in more questions than answers.  More.
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A look at the flare up of fighting in Yemen.  More.
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Have some old ICBM's laying about? Need a new use for them? Step right up and let me show you!  More.
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A judge in Milan, Italy, convicted 23 Americans of abducting a Muslim cleric on the streets of Milan six years ago.  More.
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GeoCities shuts its doors today.  More.
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Executive compensation at companies that received bailouts would be slashed by an average of 90 percent under a new Treasury Department plan.  More.
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When 70% of our elected officials and college graduates flunk the 'civics literacy' that is given to people applying for citizenship, can the demise of American democracy be far behind?  More.
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The US shield in Eastern Europe was never really about Iran; it was about Russia.  More.
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There are several reasons why Gen. David Petraeus may be keeping himself on the sidelines in public discussions about Afghanistan.  More.
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The Minerals Management Service, an agency within the Department of the Interior, mismanaged $14 billion in royalties owed to you and me in 2008. Turns out you can buy a lot of sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll with that much money.  More.
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Will cell-phone users in future lawsuits claim ignorance of risk the same way smokers did when suing Big Tobacco?  More.
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