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Climate Change Talks: What to Look for at Copenhagen
The Copenhagen climate change talks kicked off on Monday. A Q&A on the key areas that will define success or failure. Copenhagen - Delegates left the Bali climate …
President Obama to Propose $200 Billion Jobs Plan
The White House has confirmed that President Obama, in a sppech to be delived at the Brookings Institution this week will propose the expenditure of TARP funding to boost …
The Psychological Implosion of Our Soldiers
US Army Specialist Lateef Al-Saraji, a decorated combat veteran, came back from the occupation of Iraq with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Saraji joined the military because he wanted …
Conservative Economist Randall Lutter to OIRA?
For a number of days now, we’ve been hearing rumors that Cass Sunstein, President Obama’s “regulatory czar,” was on the verge of hiring conservative economist Randall Lutter to join …
Gender Missing in Climate Agreements
Rome, Italy - Women are known to be innovators when it comes to responding to climate change. The question is how to ensure that the role of women and …
Iraqis Reach Last-Minute Election Deal; February Vote Possible
Baghdad — Iraqi lawmakers reached a minutes-to-midnight deal late Sunday, clearing a path to national elections early next year that are seen as crucial to a smooth U.S. troop …
The Physics of Copenhagen: Why “Politics as Usual” May Mean the End of Civilization
Most political arguments don’t really have a right and a wrong, no matter how passionately they’re argued. They’re about human preferences — for more health care or lower taxes, …
The Reason for 15 Million Unemployed: Poor Thinking at the Top
The United States has more than 15 million people unemployed. This is not their fault. It is the fault of really bad policy decisions by people who get paid …
Obama Seeks Turkey’s Support on Iran Nuclear Issue
As international concern grows over Iran's nuclear ambitions, President Obama will on Monday seek to engage Turkey – a rising power in Mideast diplomacy and member of the United …
Is US Prepared to Care for More Casualties From Troop Buildup?
Washington - As the Obama administration ramps up the war in Afghanistan, veterans advocates say the government must develop a better plan to handle the wounded when they come …