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Opinion 4 ways Chuck Hagel can improve cyber security
Newly sworn-in Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel must guide the Department of Defense through a few key challenges to better secure the nation’s cyber networks. His focus at the Pentagon should be on these four key areas.
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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Top 3 lessons the US military has learned in Afghanistan
As robust defense budget wranglings continue on Capitol Hill, much of the debate about one of the Pentagon's largest expenses – Afghanistan – centers around just how effective the decade-long fight has been. Here are the top three lessons that US military has learned in Afghanistan.
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10 most intriguing fall books, according to Amazon's editors
From J.K. Rowling's latest to a new book by Stephen Colbert, here are Amazon's top picks for the fall.
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Runoff a test for Afghanistan: Is Karzai a reliable partner?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai agreed to the Nov. 7 election runoff under heavy pressure. With Obama considering sending more troops to Afghanistan, the US will be watching to see if the corrupt government is trustworthy.
10/20/2009 01:00 am -
US, Pakistan agree to disagree on Waziristan offensive
Gen. Petraeus and Sen. Kerry met Pakistani leaders Monday as Pakistan launches a massive offensive against the Taliban's base in South Waziristan.
10/19/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Sunday shows - David Axelrod, Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett
10/18/2009 01:00 am -
Obama's Afghanistan troop decision hinges on election crisis
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Sen. John Kerry said Sunday it would be wrong to send more troops before the US knows if it has a 'credible partner' in Afghanistan.
10/18/2009 01:00 am -
Obama signs off on extra aid for Pakistan
Extra $7.5 billion in US aid will go for Pakistan's economic support, not new military help.
10/16/2009 01:00 am -
Why Pakistanis would reject $7.5 billion in US aid
New poll indicates that the Kerry-Lugar bill, already confronting opposition from Pakistan's political and military establishment, faces a wave of popular distrust of the US as well.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
Would healthcare premiums go up under Senate Finance bill?
America's Health Insurance Plans, an insurer trade group, has released a study warning of sizable hikes for healthcare premiums. But outside experts have criticized the study's methodology.
10/13/2009 01:00 am -
Fallout from Honduras's presidential crisis – in Washington
The military ouster of Honduras's president, Manuel Zelaya, has led to a deep divide between Democrats and Republicans.
10/06/2009 01:00 am -
Schwarzenegger leads governors' summit on global warming
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is touting efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by states and provinces worldwide ahead of the Dec. 6 UN climate change summit in Copenhagen.
09/30/2009 01:00 am -
Baucus’s Senate panel whacks away at healthcare amendments
Finance Committee cuts 61 amendments, leaving just 503 to go. Among the major issues remaining: a public option.
09/25/2009 01:00 am -
Paul Kirk, a Kennedy confidant, to fill vacant Senate seat
The appointment of Paul Kirk to Ted Kennedy's seat means Democrats will have their 60-seat filibuster-proof majority when the Senate votes on a healthcare bill this fall.
09/24/2009 01:00 am -
Paul Kirk comes to the Senate at crucial time for Democrats
Paul Kirk, a longtime friend of Ted Kennedy, restores the Democrats' filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.
09/24/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog UN climate change summit awaits word from heavyweights US and China
China is due to unveil a new proposal at the gathering Tuesday, but its plans to cut "carbon intensity" rather than limit emissions may not satisfy US lawmakers.
09/22/2009 01:00 am -
UN summit: Can Obama meet expectations on climate change?
Obama pledged to tackle global warming in his presidential campaign. Now the world waits to see if he takes a leadership role at a climate change meeting at the UN Tuesday.
09/21/2009 01:00 am -
Massachusetts House OKs allowing a 'temp' to fill Kennedy seat
Bill approved Thursday permits the governor to appoint an interim senator until the special election. Action moves to Senate, where delay is likely.
09/18/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog How's the US doing in Afghanistan? Congress members say Obama benchmarks too vague.
Lawmakers are pressing the Obama administration on whether the benchmarks it laid out Wednesday to measure progress in Afghanistan will require more troops.
09/17/2009 01:00 am -
Massachusetts lawmakers debate Kennedy replacement
The state Senate and House are scheduled Thursday to consider a bill allowing the governor to temporarily fill Edward Kennedy's Senate seat.
09/17/2009 01:00 am -
Democrats urge interim Kennedy replacement
A temporary replacement for Kennedy's Senate seat would let Democrats maintain their crucial 60 votes in the Senate. But state Republicans oppose the move.
09/09/2009 01:00 am -
What Gaza looks like through four Gazans' eyes
A millionaire owner of Gaza's finest Arab stallions, a fluent English student, a farmer, and a respected human rights advocate share their views.
09/02/2009 01:00 am -
What will happen to Kennedy's Senate seat?
Massachusetts legislators are deciding whether to change the law to allow the governor to appoint a temporary replacement.
08/26/2009 01:00 am -
Journalist Robert Novak’s farewell is religious, not political
08/21/2009 01:00 am -
Kennedy succession request is 'all about healthcare'
What's most important to the ailing senator is making sure someone will be in his seat to vote on a healthcare reform bill this year.
08/20/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Tom Ridge kisses and tells on Bush's 'terror levels'
08/20/2009 01:00 am -
Hillary Clinton urges Scotland to keep Lockerbie bomber
A decision on whether the apparently ill terrorist should be released or transferred is expected soon. The Libyan was given a life sentence for the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
08/19/2009 01:00 am -
Gates challenges Congress to cut 'excess' military spending
In a speech Thursday, the Defense secretary reiterated his determination to limit production of the F-22 stealth fighter. But lawmakers of both parties are fighting him.
07/17/2009 01:00 am
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