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Monitor Breakfast House Republican leader optimistic about fall elections
Rep. John Boehner argues that his party might even regain the majority.
04/03/2008 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast House Republican leader optimistic about fall elections
Rep. John Boehner argues that his party might even regain the majority.
04/03/2008 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Senator Webb criticizes Bush's long-term plan for Iraq
The freshman senator from Virginia spoke at a Monitor Breakfast about how an agreement will hinder the next president's ability to change course.
03/20/2008 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Senator Webb criticizes Bush's long-term plan for Iraq
The freshman senator from Virginia spoke at a Monitor Breakfast about how an agreement will hinder the next president's ability to change course.
03/20/2008 01:00 am -
Is life for Iraqis improving?
Five years after the US invasion, some see flickers of hope.
03/19/2008 01:00 am -
Does GDP really capture economy's health?
A Senate hearing Wednesday will revisit the debate on the economy's best known measure.
03/12/2008 01:00 am -
Who's buying Burma's gems?
Laura Bush's campaign for a global boycott is being undone by China's appetite for Olympic souvenirs made of Burmese jade.
03/11/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about impeachment, verifying legal immigrants, and pursuit of multiple religions.
03/06/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion The conservative revolt over McCain
In November, many GOP voters may stay home – or even vote Democratic.
02/13/2008 12:00 am -
Lincoln at the intersection of principle and politics
Abraham Lincoln’s difficult passage through the politics of race
02/06/2008 12:00 am -
Abraham Lincoln at the intersection of principle and politics
Two new books document Lincoln's difficult passage through the politics of race.
02/05/2008 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View The world can't ignore the Al Qaeda and Taliban threat in Afghanistan
A surge by the US and its allies is needed in the country.
02/04/2008 12:00 am -
Two takes on presidential race and Bush's speech
Steny Hoyer and Richard Durbin, key members of the Democratic congressional leadership, shared their views Tuesday.
01/30/2008 12:00 am -
Democratic primary: Quiet battle for the other delegates
Superdelegates, or party professionals, could play a decisive role in the outcome of the Democratic race.
01/30/2008 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Two takes on presidential race and Bush's speech
Steny Hoyer and Richard Durbin, key members of the Democratic congressional leadership, shared their views Tuesday.
01/30/2008 12:00 am -
In US, historical revision challenges memorials to South's heroes
Recent moves seek to modify statues and plaques to reflect racist past.
01/29/2008 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Atomic power regains its glow
Governments must take a gimlet-eyed look. Nuclear's drawbacks haven't gone away.
01/17/2008 12:00 am -
Atomic power regains its glow
Governments must take a gimlet-eyed look. Nuclear's drawbacks haven't gone away.
01/17/2008 12:00 am -
Watchdog FEC sidelined as elections roll
The Federal Election Commission has vacancies in four of six seats and it hasn't acted on a new ethics law.
01/09/2008 12:00 am -
During winter recess, Democrats keep Congress in session to thwart Bush
The tactic is a result of a 'press for presidential power,' some analysts say. But it's too early to tell whether the use of pro forma sessions will mean no more recess appointments by the president.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
Can the world act fast enough to save the disappearing tuna?
Scientists say drastic measures need to be taken to restore the bluefin.
12/27/2007 12:00 am -
What Bush really won in Bali
For the first time, all nations said they will consider ways to reduce global warming – as Bush sought.
12/17/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast After much anticipation, Rep. Tom Davis won't seek U.S. Senate seat in Virginia
The spate of Republican retirements will make it difficult for his party to take control of Congress in 2008, he said at a Monitor breakfast Thursday.
10/26/2007 01:00 am
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