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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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Briefing US gun industry by the numbers
As the debate over gun control rages on, the firearms industry in the United States is thriving. Here are seven key figures.
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Opinion Five ways the Republican National Convention can excite voters
The images, themes, and sound bites generated at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Aug. 27-30 will set the tone for the rest of the election season. Here are five suggestions the GOP can use at its convention to excite voters and chart a path to victory.
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Briefing Buffett rule: Five questions about Obama's plan answered
President Obama wants a proposed "Buffett rule" to make sure that millionaires pay at least a 30 percent federal tax rate. Here are five facts that shed light on the Buffett rule and the debate surrounding it.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
In the world of presidential politics, 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially given how much time and effort it takes to mount a serious campaign. Months before the 2012 votes were counted, speculation had started over who might run in four years – fueled by no less a figure than former President Bill Clinton. He has suggested many times that his wife, soon-to-be-ex-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the other possible contenders.(Updated Dec. 11, 2012)
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01/05/2009 12:00 am -
Unexpected twists make 2008 an epochal year
The financial crisis, war on two fronts, and, above all, the US election make 2008 historic.
12/31/2008 12:00 am -
Obama and the wary left
Despite policy pullbacks and some appointments, most liberals are happy.
12/14/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion A historic victory. A changed nation. Now, can Obama deliver?
He faces rough conditions, but the tone he's set gives him a good foundation.
11/06/2008 12:00 am -
Israelis uneasy as US nears vote
John McCain leads Barack Obama by 12 percent in one Israeli poll, a reflection of security concerns.
10/27/2008 01:00 am -
In global vote, McCain would lose – but not in Georgia
In a Gallup poll released Tuesday, respondents preferred the Democratic candidate, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, by a margin of 4 to 1.
10/21/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Amid Palin hype, a pro-life feminist's dilemma
Both the Republican and Democratic parties force me to betray my core values.
10/15/2008 01:00 am -
Americans tightening belts
More consumers are trimming spending and debt because their net worth has fallen fast.
10/10/2008 01:00 am -
Financial crisis shakes up presidential campaign
Barack Obama has the edge on economic issues, but volatile markets could change that.
10/01/2008 01:00 am -
Obama inches ahead in tight race
The economy, plus questions among some conservatives about Sarah Palin, appear to be helping the Democrats.
09/29/2008 01:00 am -
Obama inches ahead in tight race
The economy, plus questions among some conservatives about Sarah Palin, appear to be helping the Democrats.
09/28/2008 01:00 am -
Media truth squads and the ’08 campaign: Any impact?
Reporters aim to check facts behind candidates’ claims, but effect on voters is unclear.
09/18/2008 01:00 am -
McCain vies with Obama over ‘change’
The campaign argument could be decided by which group of voters shows up at the polls.
09/14/2008 01:00 am -
Voters weighing Obama, McCain tax plans
Nearly 3 in 4 see taxes and budget deficits as 'extremely' or 'very' important in the 2008 campaign.
09/08/2008 01:00 am -
Next test for McCain and Palin: winning undecideds
McCain and Palin fired up their base, but they’ll need to attract independents and some Democrats to win.
09/04/2008 01:00 am -
Can McCain rally the GOP?
In his speech Thursday he must knit the party together – and reach out to independents.
09/03/2008 01:00 am -
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.
08/30/2008 01:00 am -
The Vote Sarah Palin: Is she ready to lead?
08/30/2008 01:00 am -
Obama’s next move: to the center
With his lead over McCain in the polls now gone, the Democratic nominee must woo independents.
08/28/2008 01:00 am -
The Vote Dem convention: Hey, where's the Biden bounce?
08/26/2008 01:00 am -
Sales down, so firms boost morale
Some managers come up with creative tactics to offset the effects of a sagging economy.
08/22/2008 01:00 am -
Conventions: a bounce for the candidates
But in 2004, Bush got only 2 points; Kerry, 0.
08/21/2008 01:00 am -
Texas test case for candidates' energy plans
The candidates share many concerns, but have clear differences in approach, too.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Texas test case for candidates' energy plans
The candidates share many concerns, but have clear differences in approach, too.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Some relief as gas prices fall
Prices below $4 a gallon could help carmakers and back-to-school retailers.
07/28/2008 01:00 am
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