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Five ways to improve Obama's pre-k plan
President Obama’s Preschool for All plan is well intentioned but includes features that are not justified by research and won’t help it pass in Congress. The plan must make the following five adjustments.
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6 ways to avoid the 'fiscal cliff'
Republican congressional leaders and President Obama sharply disagree over how to deal with the impending “fiscal cliff.” But a successful plan shouldn’t be that hard to put in place. Here are six ways Washington can avoid the “fiscal cliff.”
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What recovery? Top 10 cities losing jobs
For some regions of the US, talk of an economic recovery is more wishful thinking than reality. Here are the top 10 metropolitan areas that continue to struggle with unemployment, from the Carpet Capital of the World to the home of an Ivy League university.
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'The Presidents' Club': 10 stories about relationships between American presidents
From Truman to Obama, 10 stories of friendships and feuds between US presidents.
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Afghanistan: 5 areas of concern after the US leaves
The withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan will have profound, direct effects on the country's security, economy, and society. Here are five areas that are likely to see an impact.
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AIG bonuses leave Obama in a tough spot
Public outrage over $165 million in bonus pay puts his political capital at risk.
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Climate may heat crises, too, military analysts say
Competition for resources, ‘climate migrants,’ failed states are among top concerns.
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US urges a global economic fix
Ahead of the G-20 finance ministers’ meeting, Obama calls for allies to increase stimulus efforts – and meets a cool response.
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Obama faces larger problems than Social Security shortfalls
Despite troubled economy, its trust fund should still be able to meet pension payments for another 30 years.
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Obama’s deficit promise won’t be easy to keep
A likely topic in his address Tuesday, the long-term budget gap is largely caused by popular entitlement programs.
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Clinton 'reintroduces' US to Asia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her trip to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and China on Sunday. Her aim was to reenergize key ties to the region.
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China's buying spree in global fire sale
This month China bought stakes in French, Canadian, and Australian firms.
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Obama aims to cut deficit in half by ’13
This week is about the budget, as he issues his first, hosts a ‘fiscal responsibility summit.’
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China, taking advantage of global recession, goes on a buying spree
China's government is bargain-hunting internationally as the financial crisis pushes down prices of energy resources and assets.
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Opinion: The Arab world's (uneven) progress
A knowledge society is budding. But further reform is needed, for the sake of American security, global prosperity, and Arab dignity.
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US troop buildup in Afghanistan could be a defining moment
Obama's order to send 17,000 more troops comes before US has set a clear strategy.
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To connect with ‘real people,’ Obama veers out of the Beltway
For the first two weeks of his presidency, he holed up in Washington. Now, he’s crisscrossing the US.
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Should US take over weak banks?
Nationalizing troubled banks may end the credit crisis sooner, some experts argue. Others cite huge risks.
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Clinton's first destination as secretary of State: a rising Asia
She'll talk with China and three other nations about climate change, the financial crisis, and more.
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Obama's backers go to the Net for stimulus bill
At weekend house parties, his campaign supporters make a postelection foray into policy.
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Which stimulus is better: tax cuts or spending?
Some analysts say government spending is more reliable because consumers often pocket tax breaks.
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Obama redefines war on terror
The president focuses on Al Qaeda and on repairing America’s image in the Muslim world.
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Migrant workers struggle as China's factories slow
The global recession is shuttering manufacturers and pushing millions out of work or into lower wages.
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Fight brews over how to build a better Internet
The stimulus bill has $6 billion to expand broadband access. But who can do it soonest vs. best?
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The Monitor's View: The stimulus engine that can't
Remember, it's just a down payment on transport. The US needs a long-term strategy.
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Will stimulus work fast enough?
Major job cuts announced this week add urgency to the bill as it nears a House vote.
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Logistics of a faster Iraq exit
Will Obama be able to get most US forces out in 16 months?
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Economic downturn frays America's safety net
Advocates for nonprofit aid agencies hope they'll get some help in the economic stimulus package.
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With Obama, what change for Mideast?
On Thursday he named George Mitchell as a special envoy, and he has already signaled that the US will reengage the region.
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What Obama’s inaugural speech achieved – and what it didn’t
It was deft. It was dignified. It also aimed to lower Americans’ expectations for better times soon.
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