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It’s Official: Iran’s Presence in the Western Hemisphere a Threat to US, According to Congress and Obama
Three days after Christmas the Obama administration finally signed the bill that declares Iran and domestic
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Moving Day
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25 Best Progressive Victories in 2012
Peter Dreier looks back at 2012 and 25 powerful progressive victories, including elections, ballot measures, court rulings, legislation and new waves of mobilization.
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Congress Passes a $9.7 Billion Storm Relief Measure
Some officials criticize the chamber's failure to act more quickly on a larger aid package, saying it provided the necessary financing to help the region rebuild.
Senate Reformers Push for “Talking Filibuster” to Mark First Day of New Congress, but Vote May Be Delayed
Lawmakers are unlikely to tackle filibuster rules on first day of new Congress.
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The Final Failure of a Failed Congress
The sun will rise on Thursday morning to shine down upon the end of the 112th Congress, the single most useless do-nothing assembly of fools and failures in …
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On the Left, Seeing Obama Giving Away Too Much, Again
Just as Boehner has been under pressure from his right, Obama faces a virtual Tea Party of the left that sees his compromise as capitulation.
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Obama’s Tax Threshold Concession Bodes Ill for Debt Ceiling Talks
The president won re-election promising to raise taxes on those earning more than $250,000. Now he's already capitulating.
So-Called Fiscal Cliff Averted as Congress Begins New Fight over Spending on Social Welfare Programs
The bill lays the groundwork for future battles between Democrats and Republicans over decisions on federal spending and debt, when much of the focus is expected to be on …
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The Ongoing War: After the Battle Over the Cliff, the Battle Over the Debt Ceiling
Robert Reich: The battle over the fiscal cliff is over, but the trench warfare will continue.