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6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong
Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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4 reasons Abraham Lincoln wouldn't win the GOP nomination in 2012
Yes, Abraham Lincoln was America's first Republican president, and, yes, the GOP proudly calls itself the Party of Lincoln. But Bradley University sociology chair Jackie Hogan wonders: Could Lincoln win his party’s nomination in 2012? Considers his stance on some of the hot-button issues in the Republican primary race.
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Tea Party 101: Who are its followers and what do they want?
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How the 2014 elections tip prospects for a 'grand bargain' on US deficits
Whoever wins the White House – President Obama or Mitt Romney – will need help from the other side of the aisle in the Senate to reach a deal on meaningful debt- and deficit-reduction. But key senators up for reelection in 2014 face wrenching tradeoffs.
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Laughing Biden vs. polite Ryan: Who won? (+video)
Joe Biden came out swinging and smirking in Thursday's debate against Paul Ryan, who stood his ground. Insta-polls called it a draw. But the key outcome may be a more aggressive stance by President Obama, viewed as listless in his first debate with Mitt Romney.
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Rep. Scott Rigell: Maverick GOP freshman in the eye of a political storm
Obama is hitting Virginia Beach, Va., Thursday for a reason: It's one of the hottest political ad markets in the country. Its congressman, Scott Rigell, is out to change Washington's 'toxic mix of partisanship, no facts, weak ideas.'
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Robert Reich The real reason Romney is losing
Some say Romney is simply a bad candidate, but Reich argues that Romney's struggles can be tied to a growing public's distaste with the GOP.
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House rejects bill to boost foreign STEM students in US, for now
After the election, a lame-duck Congress is likely to revisit a bill to boost the number of visas for foreign students seeking advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in the US.
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Rick Santorum attacks Obama over welfare reform waiver. Was that fair?
Rick Santorum attacked President Obama in his speech for the GOP convention, repeating a common criticism that Obama has watered down welfare reform. Fact-checkers say the claim is not true, but it fit well into Tuesday's 'We Built It' theme.
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Tax VOX Tax-exempt Olympic medals? That's silly.
The idea that Olympic medals should be tax-exempt is one of the few things Republicans and Democrats can agree on. And they're both wrong.
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Tax reform takes bipartisan step in Senate. Could something come of it?
To 'develop trust' before taking on the heavy lifting of tax reform, Senate tax-writers are attempting to proceed along bipartisan lines, starting with the extension of a reduced number of expiring tax breaks.
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GOP moderate from Ohio quitting his seat. Is he punishing his party?
The announcement by Steven LaTourette, just three months before November elections, that he is retiring, could cost Republicans a House seat they had expected to win.
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Culture Cafe 'Follow the Leader' documentary features 16-year-olds dreaming of the presidency
'Follow the Leader' director Jonathan Goodman Levitt discusses capturing the story of three teenagers who strive to hold the highest office in the land.
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Fiscal cliff: Will GOP put taxes on the table to avoid blow to economy?
In a bid to blunt attacks by Democrats, Sen. Pat Toomey reprises his 2011 offer of a GOP tax hike. Republicans, he says, are not determined to protect the wealthy at all costs and tax hikes could be part of a deal.
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The Daily Reckoning Did the Feds rig the system?
Bill Bonner and the analysts over at The Daily Reckoning are feeling fairly vindicated this week. They have been investigating how the federal government may have rigged the system over the past 30 years, directing funds to help the rich get richer.
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Patty Murray: Democrats will go over 'fiscal cliff' unless GOP relents
No. 4 Senate Democrat says that Republicans must agree to let tax cuts expire for the richest Americans or face a tax hike for all – a move that lifts a page from the GOP playbook.
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Former President Bush (41) reflects on his legacy, including 'Read my lips'
In a Parade Magazine interview former president George H. W. Bush talks about what he learned from Ronald Reagan, his surprisingly close relationship with Bill Clinton, and – oh, yes – his infamous tax pledge.
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Economist Mom Bush tax cuts: Not a tax increase. A reset.
Letting the Bush tax cuts expire wouldn't be a tax hike, as many are describing it. If policymakers want to reinstate the Bush tax cuts after they expire, they should be required to find a way to pay for them.
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Robert Reich July 4th: Musings on the meaning of true patriotism
When arguing against paying their fair share of taxes, some people claim “it’s my money.” Robert Reich says such people forget it’s their nation, too. True patriotism means paying for America, it means coming together for the common good.
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Robert Reich SB 1070 and the fight over patriotism
SB 1070, the strict Arizona immigration law ruled on yesterday by the Supreme Court, is seen by many as essential to keep illegal immigrants out of the US and preserving the American way of life. Yet many of those same politicians who support SB 1070 and measures like it in the name of protecting our borders are also intent on destroying our system of government.
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Mitt Romney defends his stance on taxes, rejecting revenue hike
Mitt Romney reiterated his position Sunday and drew clear lines of contrast with President Obama, who has encouraged Americans to consider tax hikes on the wealthy.
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Economist Mom A rift over the GOP's tax pledge?
Over the past generation, the GOP's pledge to introduce no new taxes has become the essential conservative credential. But some Republicans are refusing to sign.
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Cover Story US prison inmates returning to society: How will they be received?
States, eager to save money and adopt alternatives to incarceration, release inmates in record numbers. Is society ready for the surge?
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Olympia Snowe delivers stunning rebuke in decision to leave Senate
Olympia Snowe, a moderate Republican senator from Maine, won't seek another term in the US Senate because intense partisanship has made her question how 'productive' it would be.
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4 reasons Abraham Lincoln wouldn't win the GOP nomination in 2012
Yes, Abraham Lincoln was America's first Republican president, and, yes, the GOP proudly calls itself the Party of Lincoln. But Bradley University sociology chair Jackie Hogan wonders: Could Lincoln win his party’s nomination in 2012? Considers his stance on some of the hot-button issues in the Republican primary race.
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Economist Mom New Year's tax policy resolutions: work together, stick to goals
This year, tax policy makers need to work together to achieve revenue goals, and never lose sight of the long-term.
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Donald Trump to moderate GOP debate. But what if nobody shows up?
Billionaire and reality show host Donald Trump is scheduled to moderate a Republican presidential debate. But only Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich have agreed to participate.
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New York to raise taxes on the rich. Is it a blueprint for Congress?
Bipartisan leaders in New York State agreed to a plan to raise taxes on the rich. The plan is broadly similar to similar ideas discussed – but rejected – by Congress.
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