Topic: Barack Obama
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Can immigration reform pass? Five senators to watch.
Immigration reform will pass the Senate before the Fourth of July, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada has vowed. Here are five key senators (or groups of senators) that will be pivotal during the two weeks of debate.
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NSA surveillance 101: What US intelligence agencies are doing, what they know
US intelligence agencies are gathering massive amounts of US telephone calling data and social media data on both foreigners and citizens. Here are seven questions and answers about what is known so far.
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Five ways to protect yourself from government surveillance
Last week, press leaks revealed that the National Security Administration has been gathering and storing metadata from Verizon and nine Internet communication companies: Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, YouTube, and Apple. Regardless of how you feel about the government collecting data on its citizens, take a few minutes to click through and consider these five tips for protecting yourself from government surveillance.
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Opinion Five guidelines for US role in Syria
The civil war in Syria has reached a stalemate. While strategic military steps like arming the opposition or establishing a no-fly zone present complications, the US can do other things to bring aid, support the opposition, undermine the Assad regime, and counter a rising Islamist influence. Here are five guidelines for the US in addressing the conflict in Syria:
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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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Political websites: Clocks that never stop.
The presidential election may be over, but those covering politics have plenty to write about.
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Publishers cash in on Obama book boom
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Barnes & Noble interview with Khaled Hosseini
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Geithner headlines Obama’s economic team of familiar faces
The New York Fed president is known for his insights on ‘90s international crises.
11/23/2008 12:00 am -
Is Kashmir key to Afghan peace?
Barack Obama says resolving the Indian-Pakistani dispute over Kashmir will be a goal of his presidency, ending eight years of silence on the issue.
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
USA
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
An Obama dog: for the kids ... and the country
Presidential dogs have served as distractions for the press, image enhancers, and even tools of foreign policy.
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
Prospect of Geithner at Treasury buoys markets. Will it last?
An auto bailout, a second stimulus package, and foreclosure help are on hold as Washington awaits the new administration.
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
Record crowd for Obama inauguration?
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
Iran: Will talks happen under Obama?
A period of reestablishing relations with Iran's partners seems likely. Also expect contacts with lower-tier Iranian officials.
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion What to do with Guantánamo's detainees
Saudi Arabia's rehabilitation plan works. Imitate it.
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama's key nonappointment: Bernanke
The Fed chief is needed to slay the dragon of deflation. But Bernanke must be careful.
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
Horizons Horizon highlights – Planning ahead edition
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
Al Qaeda No. 2 insults Obama with racial slur in new video
In what terrorism analysts say is an attempt to show that the president-elect may not meet Muslims' expectations for change in the Middle East, Ayman al-Zawahiri called Obama 'dishonorable.'
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
USA
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
A Low Profile Birthday for Joe Biden
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
How would Hillary Clinton do as top US diplomat?
Some raise questions, but most analysts – left and right – think she’s qualified.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Arizona Governor Napolitano tapped as new Homeland Security chief
The vocal immigration reformer brings border-state experience to the post.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Petraeus had Bush's ear. Will Mike Mullen have Obama's?
The Joint Chiefs chairman may come closer to the views of the new president.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the US government's role in the global tobacco industry, whether the Democrats will end partisanship in Washington, and Europe's reaction to the election of Barack Obama.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion Secretary of State Clinton?
In Hillary, Obama would be launching a superstar diplomat.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama as 'science president'
The US needs to back research and education that can solve problems like climate change.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Horizons Review round-up: BlackBerry Storm
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
National Book Award prizes announced
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Will the press hold Obama to account?
11/19/2008 12:00 am



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