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Japan’s “Generational Roadblock“
While the Middle East is fighting for its democratic life, Martin Fackler of the New York Times would like you to think that Japan is in a slow battle …
State Department Approved Export of US-Made Tear Gas to Egyptian Government
The American-made tear gas used to disperse pro-democracy protestors in Egypt earlier this week was sold to the country after government review, a State Department spokeswoman told us.
Obama Backs Suleiman-Led Transition
Munich — The Obama administration on Saturday formally threw its weight behind a gradual transition in Egypt, backing attempts by the country’s vice president, Gen. Omar Suleiman, to broker …
Is Ginni Thomas Getting Rich Off Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court Decisions?
Supreme Court spouse Ginni Thomas has a new job — as the head of a Tea Party lobbying firm called “Liberty Consulting.” Her new firm, which promises to give …
Egypt Officials Seek to Ease Mubarak Out
Cairo - President Hosni Mubarak appeared increasingly isolated on Saturday, with protests entering their 12th day and the Obama administration and some members of the Egyptian military and civilian …
David Sirota | With Democracy or Against It – There’s No In Between
In America, politicians are rarely compelled to turn rhetoric into action. Presidents make public commitments to support legislation while quietly instructing their congressional allies to kill the corresponding bills. …
Healthcare
Bush-Appointed Federal Judge Tosses Out Challenge to Health Reform
Judge Roger Vinson’s error-filled opinion was one of the biggest news stories this week, at times even overshadowing the revolution underway in Egypt. Yet another opinion signed by George …
Egypt Through the Rearview Mirror
One of the rituals associated with being a staffer for the president of the United States or a cabinet officer is briefing your boss to be prepared to answer …
Controversy Over Meaning and Timing of Oil Pipeline Report
Washington - Allowing a Canadian company to construct a third oil sands pipeline through the nation's heartland could eventually eliminate U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil, while having little …