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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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5 steps to bipartisan cuts in Medicare – and the deficit
Medicare is the single greatest contributor to long-term deficits. If Democrats and Republicans cooperate on waste-cutting ideas – many of which are backed by President Obama – both parties stand to gain. Here are five ways Congress should act.
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Briefing
After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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Four reasons Republicans are embracing the 'sequester'
Republicans, it is clear, are conflicted on the "sequester." How did they come to embrace it? Here are four reasons.
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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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House passes major climate bill on close vote tied to cost
The road to passage of a top Obama priority will be even steeper in the Senate.
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A tooth-and-nail fight in House over climate bill
The measure, which calls for the most striking government intervention in energy use since 1975, is up for a vote Friday.
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Obama: Bloodshed in Iran affects prospects for US dialogue
He dismisses Ahmadinejad's accusation that US meddled in Iranian politics and must apologize.
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Transcript of Rahm Emanuel Monitor Breakfast
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Sanford's affair: a distraction the GOP doesn't need
Sex scandal engulfing South Carolina's governor may keep Republicans from focusing on their real task: to define an alternative vision to Obama's.
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Pelosi embarks on 'tricky business' of passing climate bill
A successful vote Friday could give the administration momentum on its biggest priority: healthcare reform.
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Why healthcare reform is still alive, despite initial cost estimates
Dire pronouncements aside, the process is just getting started, with legislation at a formative stage and Obama yet to offer his plan.
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Ensign receives round of applause (for apologizing, not affair)
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Opinion: Don't treat C02 as a pollutant
From higher energy bills to lost jobs, the impact of carbon regulations will hurt us far more than CO2 itself ever could.
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Opinion: Long live the Democrats? Not so fast.
To stay in power they must sell the idea of benevolent government and capture Republican populism.
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Opinion: Where have all the state capitol reporters gone?
It doesn't matter if they blog, e-mail, or text, but we need journalists there to hold politicians accountable.
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GOP senator: Obama's public healthcare plan is dead
Estimates that a government-run plan could cost $1.6 trillion mean it won't pass Congress, said Sen. Lindsey Graham Sunday.
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Obama resists pressure to speak out more forcefully on Iran
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Fact checking Rush and Rachel
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US guns in Mexico: Will new data help change law?
Democrats are largely avoiding the gun issue, but some hope a new Government Accountability Office report will help tighten rules for gun shows.
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Edwards acknowledges difficult public image
Disgraced former Democratic candidate throws himself into charity work to salvage his reputation.
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Polls show Obama’s honeymoon drawing to a close
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Overwhelmingly popular Michelle Obama heads to West Coast
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Schwarzenegger, Democrats dig in their heels on budget
California’s governor said Thursday he would veto Democrat lawmakers' plan if it had any tax hikes.
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Ensign quits leadership post in wake of extramarital affair
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Another budget showdown expected in California
California proposes new taxes and budget cuts as it struggles to tame its $24.3 billion deficit.
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Rep. Hoekstra says Iran turmoil similar to dealing with Nancy Pelosi
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GOP weakened by demographic, political forces
Experts say changing geographic and demographic trends are further endangering an already-beleaguered Republican party.
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Obama's spending plans may pose political risks
Will adding $9 trillion to the deficit become a political liability for Democrats in 2010 midterm elections?
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Democrats struggling for consensus on climate bills
With competing bills in the House and Senate, Democrats struggle to agree on key climate and energy reforms.
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