Topic: Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney to be charged in $180-million Halliburton bribery case

Dick Cheney, former US vice president, will be charged Thursday by Nigerian anti-corruption police in a case against Halliburton.
12/03/2010 09:21 am

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Decision Points

Bush’s memoir details the decisions that shaped his life and presidency – but fails to open a window into his thinking.
11/10/2010 11:52 am

In Pictures Bush's most interesting decision points

Bush 'not telling truth' in 'Decision Points' memoir, says German ex-chancellor

George W. Bush's 'Decision Points' memoir is attracting global scrutiny. Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder disputes that he initially offered support for the invasion of Iraq.
11/08/2010 02:55 pm

Chapter & Verse 'Decision Points': 8 most interesting revelations

What you should know about 'Decision Points.'
11/08/2010 01:17 pm

"Decision Points": George Bush's view of his presidency

In his new memoir "Decision Points," George W. Bush weighs in on the Iraq war, the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, John McCain's 2008 campaign, and other episodes in his presidency.
11/07/2010 03:57 pm

Fair Game: movie review

The political thriller 'Fair Game' serves up righteous outrage at the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame.
11/05/2010 07:13 pm

Robert Reich Vote Halliburton and Goldman Sachs!

On Election Day, Americans will decide how to reward corporations that have been plundering America, like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and Halliburton.
10/29/2010 02:05 pm

How will Republicans deal with growing gay rights issues?

On same-sex marriage and "don't ask, don't tell," Republicans and other conservatives increasingly are at odds with public opinion. Will the tea party movement help gay rights?
09/25/2010 11:30 am

Donald Rumsfeld memoir, 'Known and Unknown,' will come out next January

Donald Rumsfeld will write about his career from Congress to the White House and Pentagon. The book, to be titled 'Known and Unknown,' will be released early next year, according to Donald Rumsfeld's publisher.
09/21/2010 10:15 am

Tony Blair memoir: I'd do Iraq again, and I considered firing Gordon Brown

In his new memoir, former British prime minister Tony Blair shares misgiving about the Iraq war – and catalogs his extensive struggles with then-finance minister Gordon Brown.
09/02/2010 04:10 pm

Opinion America must not neglect Iraq's refugees as US troops withdraw

Even as many US troops head home, we must ramp up our commitment to the 4.5 million Iraqis who’ve been displaced by war.
08/13/2010 10:24 am

Activists frustrated at Obama’s environmental record

Environmental activists were delighted to have Barack Obama replace George W. Bush as president. But greens are increasingly unhappy with Obama’s record – especially on climate change.
07/25/2010 10:18 am

Walter Rodgers The right wing's perversion of patriotism

Today's conservatives often use a jingoistic brand of patriotism to criticize rivals.
07/19/2010 10:50 am

Frozen custard commando! Joe Biden scoops custard in Wisconsin

Frozen custard was Vice President Joe Biden's dessert of choice in Wisconsin (although he called it ice cream).
06/29/2010 03:43 pm

David R. Francis Cuts to US defense budget look inevitable

Defense expenditures amount to nearly 5 percent of US GDP -- well above the less than 2 percent of GDP spent by such allies as Canada, Germany and Britain. Analysts predict the US will have to cut military spending significantly in the next few years.
06/28/2010 03:27 pm

Three military commanders before General McChrystal who got the ax

Here are three examples of military commanders whose words or beliefs resulted in their early retirement. General McChrystal meets with Obama Wednesday.
06/23/2010 11:09 am

The Icarus Syndrome

How hubris – in various shapes and forms – played a role in America’s decision to go to war in Iraq.
06/16/2010 07:35 am

Lyndon B. Johnson

This biography of LBJ is the latest in the well-received American Presidents Series.
06/03/2010 01:35 pm

The Vote Obama's busy Memorial Day weekend: Arlington cemetery loses out

The first family will spend Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, but Obama will make a day trip to the Gulf Coast on Friday. Vice President Joe Biden will lay a wreath at Arlington cemetery.
05/27/2010 05:12 pm

Walter Rodgers MVP of Obama's security team: Hillary 'the hammer' Rodham Clinton

Even the right wing applauds Secretary of State Clinton's performance.
05/27/2010 10:29 am

Blumenthal shows why we're still fighting the Vietnam War

Decades after the Vietnam War, the question haunts many men of the baby-boom generation, including Richard Blumenthal: 'What did you do in the war?'
05/22/2010 05:41 pm

Robert Reich Bad economy? Good for the Tea Party.

Politics is turning anti-establishment because Americans blame the government for the slugging economic recovery. Until unemployment decreases, incumbents are in trouble.
05/20/2010 06:26 pm

Taliban attack Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

An eight-hour firefight at Bagram Air Base killed an American contractor and injured nine US servicemen.
05/19/2010 05:26 pm