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With Iowa and New Hampshire races close, a hustle for turnout
Most polls show a very close race among the top candidates in both parties, so the outcome hinges on which campaigns are best at turning out their supporters.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
During winter recess, Democrats keep Congress in session to thwart Bush
The tactic is a result of a 'press for presidential power,' some analysts say. But it's too early to tell whether the use of pro forma sessions will mean no more recess appointments by the president.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
Gingerly, U.S. reaches out to Sharif in Pakistan
With elections there postponed until Feb. 18, and turmoil unabated, the Bush administration evaluates its options for spurring its war-on-terror ally toward greater democracy.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
How one town aids returning soldiers
Churches, schools, and families in Warroad, Minn., go to unusual lengths to help smooth the transition from military to civilian life.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
Pay for college chiefs rising fast
Their compensation has outpaced inflation for five years, prompting demands for oversight, disclosure.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
NASA plays down its air safety report
It faults the methods used in the controversial study and says flying is safe in the US.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
Suicide prevention program focuses on teens
Research shows 'Signs of Suicide' helps reduce the number of attempts by high school students.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
A handbook for Muslim teens
Being a young Muslim in the US got much tougher after 9/11, so a brother-sister team came up with a book to help peers in their faith.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
Global elections watch: All eyes on U.S. race
Who would foreigners like to see at the helm of the world's superpower – a Republican or Democrat?
01/02/2008 12:00 am -
As his lead slips, Romney targets McCain and Huckabee
Polls released Sunday show Romney in dead heats in both Iowa and New Hampshire.
01/02/2008 12:00 am -
Ron Paul: an absolute faith in free markets and less government
The 10-term congressman from Texas has been a strict constitutionalist since he came into public life some 30 years ago.
01/02/2008 12:00 am -
Do polar bears need U.S. protection?
A federal agency is poised to say whether global warming means the bear should be added to the 'threatened species' list.
01/02/2008 12:00 am -
Does a safer Iraq mean more US troops can exit?
Service member fatalities fell to 21 in December, compared with 126 in May.
01/02/2008 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Zogby: Iowans, New Hampshirites angry but less focused on Iraq
Veteran pollster finds Huckabee and Romney neck and neck in Iowa, while Clinton's lead shrinks in the Granite State.
12/06/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Edward Lazear: Lower growth expected for 2008
White House may soon take new steps to deal with the troubled housing market, president's chief economist hints.
11/30/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Excerpts of remarks by leading newsmakers
11/20/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast The economic outlook of the White House budget director
Jim Nussle strikes a note of caution on government finances as the economy potentially slows down.
11/15/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast The view from the House majority leader
Rep. Steny Hoyer has strong criticism for the Iraq war and sees potential political fallout from economic turbulence.
11/09/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Margaret Spellings: 'No Child Left Behind' faces political head winds
11/02/2007 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast After much anticipation, Rep. Tom Davis won't seek U.S. Senate seat in Virginia
The spate of Republican retirements will make it difficult for his party to take control of Congress in 2008, he said at a Monitor breakfast Thursday.
10/26/2007 01:00 am
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