Topic: Barack Obama

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  GOP Congress: 5 energy priorities

  Republicans captured control of Congress in the 2014 midterms elections. But what does it mean for US energy policy? Here are five GOP energy priorities.

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  US cites national security in resumed weapons flow to Egypt

  The decision means Egypt will remain the second-largest recipient of US foreign military financing worldwide.
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  Culture Cafe How accurate is 'House of Cards?' Very, says President Clinton. (+video)

  Former president Bill Clinton is apparently a huge fan of Netflix's 'House of Cards,' starring Kevin Spacey. And it's not the acting that impresses the 42nd president, it's the accurate portrayal of the back-room political dealings that has Mr. Clinton watching.  
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  The Monitor's View Lessons from Germanwings crash on mental disability

  The pilot who crashed the Germanwings plane hid his mental problems from his employer. But did he need to? Better ways are needed to help the mentally disabled come forward and to treat them.
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  Will US partisanship block a global climate accord?

  Ahead of December climate talks in Paris, the US today committed to cut its greenhouse emissions 28 percent. Mexico and the EU have made their pledges, reluctant nations and the GOP still stand between Obama and a climate deal.
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  Why White House cannot afford to ignore Yemen civil war (+video)

  A protracted war that leaves Yemen a failed state would not just pose a threat to the neighbors, including Saudi Arabia, but also to the US.
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  USA Update Will new Senate institute honoring Ted Kennedy foster bipartisan cooperation? (+video)

  A new center dedicated to the memory of the late Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy aims to rekindle the spirit of bipartisan lawmaking among America's youth. 
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  Global News Blog Autofill error leads to disclosure of world leaders' personal data (+video)

  Personal details of world leaders present at November’s G20 Summit, held in Brisbane, were inadvertently leaked to organizers of the Asian Cup by the Australian immigration department, highlighting global security concerns linked to cyber attacks and personal data disclosures.
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  'Kill Chain' holds up the drone and looks at it from every angle

  Andrew Cockburn considers the booming industry of drone warfare – assault waged with the push of a button.
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  Proposed payday loan rules: Consumer protection or unnecessary oversight?

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced more proposed rules to control the practices of payday loan companies this week. What is the size and scope of this industry that is seen by predatory by some and a necessary lifeline for others? 
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  President Obama on weekend 'golf buddies' trip in Florida

  President Obama is on a weekend golf getaway in Florida at the resort where he once caused a stir by playing with Tiger Woods. Michelle, Sasha, and Malia Obama stayed at home.