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Giving Obama the Benefit of the Doubt

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 12.03.2009 | Politics


Madeleine M. Kunin

Will our renewed effort in Afghanistan and Pakistan keep us safe, can we leave a more stable situation in our wake, and can we really pull out in 18 months if we've made little progress?

Democratic, Republican Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over An Afghan War Escalation

LA Times | Greg Miller | Posted 11.29.2009 | World


The persistent skepticism from the president's own party, along with new doubts raised by Republicans who have generally supported broadening the conf...

Fed Said to Ask Stress-Tested Banks to Submit TARP Repayment Plans

Bloomberg | By Scott Lanman and Craig Torres | Posted 11.24.2009 | Business


The Federal Reserve asked nine of the U.S. banks that were part of this year's stress tests to submit plans for repaying the government's capital inje...

Colin Powell To Obama On Afghanistan Troop Decision: "Take Your Time"

ABC News | Jake Tapper | Posted 11.12.2009 | Politics


In an interview with Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show this morning, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Colin Powell reveale...

Official: Obama Does Not Plan To Accept Afghan War Options, Wants Handover Details

AP | BEN FELLER and ANNE GEARAN | Posted 11.12.2009 | World


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing ...

Rousing Speech, Mr. President, But the Pressure Continues

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 10.13.2009 | Politics


Aubrey Sarvis

The president, fresh from his Nobel Prize for Peace, didn't mention anything about a timeline for ending don't ask, don't tell, and as he has said on other occasions, nothing happens in Washington without a timeline.

Add All About Steve to the List of Punful Movie Titles

Danny Groner | Posted 10.19.2009 | Entertainment


Danny Groner

I've assembled a list of movies that showcase lead characters names in the titles in both odd and clever pun-driven ways. Some of these may have been obvious to you, other puns might be so bad that you'll only realize them now.

First Milestone Approaches In Iraq Withdrawal Timetable

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.13.2009 | World


Chris Weigant

America pulling combat forces out of Iraqi cities is going to have multiple effects within the country. At this point, nobody can accurately predict what those effects are going to be with 100 percent reliability.

Friday Talking Points [50] -- Can I Call You Joe?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I refuse to get too wrapped up in the question of who "won" the debate. In general, unless one candidate obviously self-destructs, this question is answered subjectively and personally. That's not to say I didn't think Biden did better. I did.

Maliki's Leverage Over Bush

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.09.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Because the clock is running out on Bush and because his domestic popularity continues to fall, Maliki is using the international media to boost his own popularity with the voters in Iraq.

Friday Talking Points [41] -- The Silly Season

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.09.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I have a confession to make. I actually watch the network news. Maybe I should enter into a twelve-step program or something. But I don't watch the ...