Topic: Liberal Democrats
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The Vote
Who won and who lost with the FY 2011 budget deal?
Most seem to think Speaker John Boehner did particularly well. He cut the FY 2011 budget a lot more than Democrats wanted, and he wrangled most of his rambunctious freshmen into order.
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Bill Clinton's rebuke to Democrats: tax deal is 'best' Obama can get
Former President Bill Clinton came to the White House Friday to offer support for the GOP-Obama tax deal that has angered liberal Democrats.
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Angry Obama defends tax deal, with harsh words for both left and right
At White House, Obama touts the tax deal as protecting Americans. But he refers to Republicans as 'hostage-takers' and suggests criticism of the deal by liberal Democrats is 'sanctimonious.'
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The Vote
Bush tax cuts: Could liberal Democrats block Obama's compromise?
Democrats have the votes to block the president's compromise with Republicans on extending the Bush tax cuts. But many might have to accept that with Republicans set to gain more power in Congress next year, this is the best deal they're likely to get.
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The Vote
Democrats not fired up, not ready to go for Election 2010
Heading into Election 2010 this fall, Democrats' biggest worry might be that Democrats are not excited about voting. Republicans are, though, and the 'enthusiasm gap' is huge.
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Japan shaken by abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama
The hasty departure of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama after just eight months in office throw Japanese politics into chaos, analysts say.
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The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Why a British Capital Gains Tax increase is a bad idea
The increase, estimated to be at around 40 percent would be an erosion of value and a wealth tax in disguise. Here's some advice about what you should do before the increase.
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Japan's Hatoyama tries to shift more power to the politicians
Japan's Hatoyama, the new prime minister, is carrying out a campaign promise to push aside bureaucrats and shift more power to the politicians. The effort is playing to favorable reviews – though budging an entrenched bureaucracy will take time.
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Mass. Senate race: Obama's signal that all is changed
Republican Scott Brown's upset victory in the Massachusetts Senate race results portends huge challenges ahead for President Obama and majority Democrats. National healthcare reform may well stall, and new carbon-emissions rules are now unlikely. What will be the revised agenda?
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Serbian elections focus on keeping Kosovo
Presidential polls take place Sunday amid intense debate that has pitted hard-line nationalists against more moderate politicians.
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