Topic: Georgetown University

How Congress might change the way you buy health insurance

All the reform bills would establish a nationwide system of government-run insurance exchanges. Here's how they'd work.

Guantánamo detainees could save Michigan 340 prison jobs

Federal officials scouting for alternative prisons for detainees toured a maximum security prison in Standish, Mich., that may close due to budget cuts.

Egypt's peace role – and its influence – under fire

As one of the few parties to speak to both Israel and Hamas, Cairo sees itself as a natural mediator. But now Turkey has called into question its effectiveness.

In speech, Clinton reasserts herself in US foreign policy

Her address came Wednesday after some political observers were saying that she was almost absent from the foreign–policy scene in recent weeks.

Why China has clenched its fist in Xinjiang

Beijing's severe treatment of Uighurs – and Tibetans, too – may be an attempt to prevent a breakup similar to that of the Soviet Union.

ECONOMIC SCENE: Why does healthcare reform founder?

Cutting costs would mean trimming pay for too many professionals.

Obama proclaims an end to Bush's regime-change doctrine

His Cairo speech asserted that a country should not impose its system of government upon another.

Catholics astir over Obama's speech at Notre Dame

Opposition to his appearance at Sunday's commencement puts new attention on Catholic sensibilities – and on the president's stance on abortion and stem-cell research.

Pope heads to Israel after fence-mending trip to Jordan

In Jordan, Pope Benedict XVI sought to stress the importance of religion in public life as a way to find common ground with Jewish and Muslim groups.

Opinion: Arab forum tackles a Washington taboo

The Doha Debates dared to discuss the US relationship with Israel in Washington – and got away with it.

For China, a reverse brain drain in science?

Beijing woos some of its best expatriate scientists. US should act, some say.

Doubts about Geithner persist

Lagging poll numbers for the Treasury secretary reflect continuing anger over bank bailouts.

Congress returns to immense agenda

Lawmakers face issues ranging from a huge deficit and bank regulations to healthcare reform and climate change.

Have banks turned a corner?

The improved earnings reports of recent days are welcome news, but a rising tide of loan losses still threaten the industry.

Piracy now high on Washington agenda

Secretary Clinton vows action, and seeks an international effort against the Somali pirates

President Obama's economic speech at Georgetown

Obama's economic speech -- not major, but more of an update

Obama's economy speech -- what's he going to say?

Obama's message on the economy: Trust me

The president appears to be trying to use his own popularity to push through a tough agenda.

Before Obama, who used 'built on rock' rhetoric?

Republicans name an African American as their party chairman

G.O.P. leaders acknowledge they have a lot of rebuilding to do in order to confront a Democratic Party which won 95 percent of the black vote in the presidential election.

Unions see better days ahead under Obama's leadership

On Wednesday, the Labor Department reported that trade union membership rose 420,000 in 2008. New legislation could speed such growth.

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In Iraq, an assertion of US 'hard' power

Final chapter on war yet to be written; known costs include sagging world standing for US, rise of Iran in the region.

An intense US focus on checking terrorism

Terrorists have not succeeded in striking on US soil since 9/11. But some say the US focus was too much on a military response, regime change, and a 'with us or against us' mentality.