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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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What happens next in Libya? America's five greatest concerns.
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Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul show progress remains elusive
Talks in Istanbul today over Iran's nuclear program and sanctions that have crippled its economy yielded little in the way of progress.
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Castro daughter to US: Raul's daughter to accept award for gay rights advocacy
Castro daughter to US: Mariela Castro will attend the Equality Forum's annual conference on civil rights for lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people, according to Malcolm Lazin, the advocacy group's executive director.
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The Monitor's View Looking for Obama's agenda in Syria
As killings in Syria worsen, more people look to Obama for action. But the mental preparation for action doesn't start with the White House.
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Business, labor reach immigration deal on guest workers. Will it stand?
The US Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO have reached a deal on guest workers as a part of comprehensive immigration reform. That was a major issue, but more remain including border security and a pathway to citizenship.
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Energy Voices Keystone XL pipeline gets legislative push from House
The Keystone XL pipeline, held up by reviews for four years, is getting a legislative push from members of the US House of Representatives, Graeber writes. The Northern Route Approval Act would strip the president of his authority to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
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Sen. Robert Menendez faces new questions on ties to big donor
A new report that Senator Menendez sponsored a bill that could have helped a major Florida donor's investment in natural gas vehicle conversion rekindles rumors of ethics violations.
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Behind the maneuvering over immigration, both parties look for advantage
The White House has floated a plan that would allow illegal immigrants to become permanent residents of the United States, putting them on a path to eventual citizenship. Republicans aren't happy, but they're under pressure to back comprehensive immigration reform.
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Pressure builds on Sen. Robert Menendez: Is it enough to topple him?
The New Jersey senator is accused of political favors, bribery, and prostitution. But those charges are difficult to prove, and experts say Menendez has the popularity to ride out the political storm.
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Immigration reform: 'This will be the year,' bipartisan Senate 'gang' says (+video)
The politics of immigration reform have 'turned upside down' to make the Senate plan possible. It proposes a long path to citizenship, but only after the US border is deemed to be secure.
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Immigration reform: White House says promised push begins next week
Obama met Friday with seven members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss strategy and policy for the coming debate on immigration reform, a major campaign promise.
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John Kerry: 'No one should mistake our resolve' on Iran's nuclear program
Sen. John Kerry appeared Thursday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which he still chairs, to discuss the foreign policy he would promote as the next secretary of State.
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Bitterly divided Congress greets new members just in time for new fiscal fight
The outgoing Congress, which has been criticized as the least productive one in more than 60 years, staggered to an end this week by passing a limited deal to avoid the worst of the so-called 'fiscal cliff.'
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Hispanic immigration to US has peaked, Asian immigration is rising
For the first time in 101 years, Hispanic immigration last year was topped by immigrants from Asia. The number of illegal Hispanic immigrants continued to decline in 2011.
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Iran: Oil for gold deals bypass sanctions, US unveils new penalties
New punitive measures build on the sanctions on Tehran's oil industry that lawmakers have shepherded through Congress in the past year.
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In Superstorm's wake: Erosion and questions on government-funded sand
Hurricane Sandy caused major erosion along the New Jersey coastline, slimming beaches significantly. Some question the wisdom of using federal funding to build up beaches that just get washed away.
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Fed easing: How many homeowners will it really help?
Federal Reserve's new push to ease mortgage rates won't help underwater homeowners and those with bad credit. Despite current low rates, two-thirds of homeowners have interest rates above 5 percent.
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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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Iran nuclear talks: New plan barely masks failure
A 'tense' and 'tough' round of Iran nuclear talks ends in Moscow without a compromise, but fearing the fallout from a collapse in negotiations, world powers set a new round for July.
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Was Obama’s move on immigration legal? Lawyers' memo makes the case
A memo by six immigration lawyers, written more than a year ago, argues that historical precedent supported Obama's authority to take action. Critics decry an effort to circumvent Congress.
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DREAM deferred? Will Obama order make immigration reform harder?
President Obama, acting without Congress, took steps to curtail deportations for young illegal immigrants. Republicans say the move could jeopardize prospects for immigration reform.
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Iran nuclear talks Day 1: Russian calls Congress an obstacle to a deal
On the first day of renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said sanctions should be eased, terming Congress's firm stance toward Iran 'excessive.'
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Nuclear talks with Iran? Senators implore Obama to draw line in the sand.
The senators are urging Obama to demand that Iran suspend all of its uranium enrichment during any negotiations over its nuclear program, a position that could scuttle chances for the talks.
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Latin America Monitor US expels Venezuelan diplomat as Ahmadinejad makes Latin America tour
Venezuela's consul general to Miami was expelled today amid accusations that she assisted with a cyberattack – coordinated by Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela – against the US.
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Latin America Monitor Cuba wrap-up: US fugitives, prisoner swaps, and a spike in illegal immigration
The US Coast Guard reports that illegal migration from Cuba is up; meanwhile, hope is dim that the release of the first 'Cuban Five' from jail would pave the way for Cuba to free American Alan Gross.
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Obama’s roles on New Jersey trip: consoler-in-chief and candidate
Visiting storm-torn parts of New Jersey Sunday, President Obama met a largely-friendly crowd that voted for him in 2008. But the state has also elected a high-profile Republican governor, and most people disapprove of his performance.
09/04/2011 07:19 pm
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