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Partisan DC Infighting Leaves Voters Bruised

Partisan DC Infighting Leaves Voters Bruised

Each party emerged from the 2012 presidential election facing one overriding political test. So far, both are flunking. Why No One’s Winning in...

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The Presidential Budget, Seeking the Grand Bargain

The Presidential Budget, Seeking the Grand Bargain

“With time running out to strike a deal in 2013 — and no deal likely in 2014, an election year — the president must now step forward as the...

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New York State Attorney General on Campaign Finance Reform

New York State Attorney General on Campaign Finance Reform

“Schneiderman, who said that public financing of elections is “essential in a post-Citizens United world,” believes the groups...

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Second Dinner for President Obama and Republican Senators

Second Dinner for President Obama and Republican Senators

In good news for those who favor civil dialogue and working together for the common good, President Obama has scheduled a second dinner with...

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Bipartisan Bill Weakens Mandatory Minimums

Bipartisan Bill Weakens Mandatory Minimums

“Passing the Paul-Leahy bill would enable courts to make sure the time fits the crime in every criminal case.” – The...

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Obama Brings Campaign Style ‘Hope’ to Israel

Obama Brings Campaign Style ‘Hope’ to Israel

On the front page of the Jerusalem Post, Herb Keinon wrote: “He had us at the word ‘shalom.’ Can Obama Make Israelis Believe Again? By Karl...

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Obama seeks to Improve Israel/Palestine relations

Obama seeks to Improve Israel/Palestine relations

“If we can get direct negotiations started again, I believe that the shape of a potential deal is there”- President Obama Obama urges...

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Despite DC Gridlock, Economy Shows Signs of Life in States

Despite DC Gridlock, Economy Shows Signs of Life in States

“…the main reason for cheer is that beyond the Beltway no one is waiting for the federal government to fix the economy. At the regional...

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Despite Differences, President Obama Visits Capitol Hill G.O.P.

Despite Differences, President Obama Visits Capitol Hill G.O.P.

“We don’t have an immediate crisis in terms of debt,” Mr. Obama said. He also said that failure to get a big deal would not send the economy...

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As Memories of Newtown Fade, So Do Chances of Gun Regulation

As Memories of Newtown Fade, So Do Chances of Gun Regulation

“…there are plenty in Washington who expect next to nothing to come of the massacre at Newtown, and believe that if compromise can barely...

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Beginnings of Bipartisanship in DC?

Beginnings of Bipartisanship in DC?

“Hope about anything in our politics seems outlandishly risky these days. But we have had a taste of how less-rigid partisanship can enliven...

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Coburn: Cut Waste, Not Jobs

Coburn: Cut Waste, Not Jobs

“…what is dramatic isn’t the size of the sequestration cuts but recent increases in government spending. Since 2002, total federal...

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