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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.
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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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.
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.
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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On U.S. coasts, a rethink on oil drilling?

High gas prices may soften the opposition of some states to offshore drilling.
On U.S. coasts, a rethink on oil drilling?

High gas prices may soften the opposition of some states to offshore drilling.
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Battle for independent voters begins

Moving to the middle may be more crucial for Obama.
Can McCain deliver his home state?

Even in Arizona his rift with the far right is cutting into his 'favorite son' appeal.
Web’s effect on politics: big bucks, big turnout, and big scandals

Campaigns reach into the online cookie jar – for better or worse
Opinion: The death of U.S. strategy in Iraq

What outcome can justify the costs of fighting on?
Opinion: Candidates: Stop misusing religion

Faith tours? Clergy endorsements? That's not America.
How to cut the price of oil

Energy costs have become a driving force of inflation.
GOP Senate campaign head: '08 toughest election since '74

Goal is to limit losses to three Senate seats, says Sen. John Ensign of Nevada.
GOP Senate campaign head: '08 toughest election since '74

Goal is to limit losses to three Senate seats, says Sen. John Ensign of Nevada.
Congress wary of oil-market speculation

After a failed effort to boost taxes on oil companies, lawmakers turn attention to role of speculators in driving up oil prices.
Survey: 74 percent of Congressional Republicans are climate deniers
Dean defends Obama's choice of vice-presidential vetter

The Democratic National Committee chairman played down James Johnson's role in Obama's campaign and hit back at the Republicans at Wednesday's Monitor breakfast.
Can you replicate London's Speakers' Corner?

England moves to create more of the free-speech 'corners' – with a little less spectacle and a little more substance.
Johnson resigns post in Obama camp in flap over home loans

He'll no longer head vice-presidential search committee, a casualty of what DNC Chairman Dean had called 'a Republican-planted story.'
New battlegrounds for McCain and Obama

Obama sees potential in traditional red states such as Virginia, Colorado, and North Carolina. McCain looks to target blue states including Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Johnson resigns post in Obama camp in flap over home loans

He'll no longer head vice-presidential search committee, a casualty of what DNC Chairman Dean had called 'a Republican-planted story.'
Senate blocks Big Oil windfall profits tax bill

High-profile votes on the energy issue are likely to continue until the fall election, say lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Can you replicate London's Speakers' Corner?

England moves to create more of the free-speech 'corners' – with a little less spectacle and a little more substance.
Pledging support to Obama, Clinton notes historic campaign and exits race

Many are calling her Washington speech the best of her campaign.
Senate warms to a climate policy

Even though legislation fell to defeat, Friday’s debate marked the first time a majority backed a cap on carbon emissions.
Hillary Clinton shattered a political glass ceiling

Despite some sexism on the campaign trail and in the media, her gender won many votes, too.
Tom Davis: GOP needs to be inclusive to win

Republicans in Congress will lose if they don't retool, says former head of GOP's congressional committee.
Tom Davis: GOP needs to be inclusive to win

Republicans in Congress will lose if they don't retool, says former head of GOP's congressional committee.