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After ouster of ATF head, where does Fast and Furious probe go now?

ATF acting head Ken Melson stepped down Tuesday amid a probe into the ill-fated Fast and Furious gun tracing program. But Congressional investigators believe there's more blame to go around.
What happens if House cuts funding for Libya mission?

The House could break with tradition this week and vote to stop funding for the US mission in Libya. But that would not be the last word.
Obama calls for 'patience and persistence' in Libya. Congress calls foul.

In London, President Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron praised the NATO mission in Libya, even as US legislators condemn Obama's disregard of the War Powers Act.
Cultural values, not dictators like Libya's Qaddafi, are chief obstacle to Arab progress

If Arabs want significantly greater freedom and economic development, they and their leaders must be fully committed to making it so.
Pentagon cuts don't cut it. Want to really save money? Get a new security strategy.

Billions in Pentagon cuts touted by Gates and Obama recently don’t represent real decreases to defense spending. With troops in more than 150 of the world's 195 countries, the US needs to abandon its cold-war era deployment strategy. It's time for our wealthy allies to pull their weight.
Obamacare, the Constitution, and the original meaning of the Commerce Clause

Several lawsuits over the health-care reform's individual mandate hinge on interpretations of the constitution's Commerce Clause. This clause is widely believed to grant Congress broad power over national markets. But that isn't what the founders had in mind.
Why less government spending would mean less economic trouble

Many economists say deficit spending is crucial to keeping the economy moving. But history tells a different story.
Release of British hostage Peter Moore in Iraq garners praise

British hostage Peter Moore was released after 2-1/2 years in captivity in Iraq. He was among the last of 306 foreigners to be abducted since 2003. British officials praised their Iraqi counterparts' efforts in securing Moore's release.
In a Wikipedia age, should all ideas be free?

The US Supreme Court shouldn't weaken the patent protections that fuel technological progress.
Can Obama force you to buy health insurance?

Nothing in the Constitution allows the individual mandate he proposes.
The problem with Obama's antitrust plan

History shows a 'tough' stance on monopolies doesn't help consumers.
Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously

Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians stay out of the way.
From Van Buren to Bush, a better way to rank US presidents

Did they uphold the Constitution, and promote peace, prosperity, and liberty?
Was the New Deal too small?

A lesson from Great Depression, historians say, is that Roosevelt didn't spend enough to jolt economy into recovery.
Arizona Governor Napolitano tapped as new Homeland Security chief

The vocal immigration reformer brings border-state experience to the post.
Yard sale for cash-strapped states

Selling surplus property is better than raising taxes in a weak economy.
No more Pentagon budget games

Real security needs, not an arbitrary baseline, should drive the numbers.
Raul Castro, the pragmatist, takes Cuba's helm

The National Assembly elected Fidel's brother Sunday to be president in a vote that signals minor changes.