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Debt-ceiling showdown: 4 reasons it's not a replay of 2011
In 2011, Congress and President Obama went to the brink of government default when congressional Republicans balked at raising the nation's debt ceiling. The spring of 2013 appears to have another debt ceiling fight in store. Here are the top four things that have changed.
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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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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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Huge inauguration photo is like a presidential "Where's Waldo?"
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This is a Hollywood Inauguration - Oprah gets bigger cheer than Colin Powell
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Young Republicans seek a new kind of party
Reflecting an Obama age, they want more diversity and pragmatism, less partisanship.
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Democrats brace for ‘midnight rules’ from Bush
White House hastens to put new regs in place – and out of Obama’s reach, watchdogs say.
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Ups and downs in history of one-party rule
If Obama wins and Democrats gain greater control in Congress, it could happen.
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A feisty McCain, a cool Obama, and appeals to 'Joes' everywhere
In last presidential debate, McCain makes starkest break yet with Bush, invokes an Ohio plumber to discredit Obama's tax policies.
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Media to McCain: Are you going to debate?
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Is the Republican Party in peril?
Conservative thinkers and political historians think the GOP could be at the end of its historic 40-year grasp on power.
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The Wrecking Crew
Thomas Frank takes on the capitol and a legacy of government as business.
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Roundup: a climate time machine, vertical farms, and a kinda boring toy
A look at what's happening elsewhere on the Web.
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In congressional races, Republicans are losing ground
GOP leaders urge a new agenda after several key losses.
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From mistakes, Clinton has learned, adjusted
She stresses her experience, especially as first lady, as her chief qualification to be president. Her career includes both accomplishments and missteps.
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Opinion: The conservative revolt over McCain
In November, many GOP voters may stay home – or even vote Democratic.
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Why red states should turn green
Newt Gingrich argues that conservatives have erred in conceding environmental concerns to the Democrats.
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