Topic: Jim Leach
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Can a new 'national civility institute' calm political rancor?
George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton will oversee the National Institute for Civil Discourse in Arizona, sparked by the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. But history shows it faces an uphill battle.
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Opinion: Can we restore compromise and civility to politics?
Politics used to be the art of the possible. Now it's the art of making pledges that render dealmaking untenable.
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac wielded big clout in Washington
The mortgage giants used everything from lobbying to charity to maintain their special status.
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"Republicans for Obama" launches Tuesday
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