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Arms Reduction

Arms Down

John Feffer | Posted 06.10.2012 | World
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John Feffer

We are in a dangerous zero-sum world in which a military reduction in the United States means a military increase somewhere else. To break out of this situation and create a virtuous circle of military reductions, we must pursue a three-prong strategy.

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Obama's Busy Week Ahead

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

Everyone in Washington has a few busy weeks ahead, until the 111th Congress wraps up business and heads off into the sunset, but President Obama will be at the center of this whirlwind.

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Friday Talking Points [146] -- Clowning Around

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

Send in the clowns! No, that's not a statement on Congress returning to Washington next week. Although if you choose to read it that way, I certainly...

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Obama's Next Steps

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

We'll have lots of time to examine Obama's new course before he actually formally announces it next year. In the meantime, Obama has two short months remaining to convince the Senate to get something done to bolster his legacy.

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Obama Poll Watch -- April, 2010

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

Obama seems to have hit a plateau in his approval ratings, which have remained largely unchanged for the past three months. Could it be that we've all just made up our minds about the job the president is doing?

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Can Harry Reid Deliver?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

Given that Harry Reid's Senate is not exactly known for moving with blinding speed, one has to wonder whether Harry Reid can deliver on some of these big issues before the midterm elections or not.

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