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Top to bottom changes in Congress' foreign policy
A harrowing nighttime flight over the African jungle and a wild search for a rebel leader helped forge a relationship between Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and... Read more »
Obama stands his ground on fiscal debates
President Barack Obama devoted one word — "deficit" — to the issue that brought Washington to the brink of fiscal crises time and again during his first term. Read more »
What moderates have done for the U.S.
During one of the vigorous debates that occur in the comments following my columns, one writer asked, "When has a moderate ever changed history?" The question implies... Read more »
GOP official: House to vote to lift debt limit, seeks to force Senate to pass budget
A Republican official says the GOP-controlled House will vote next week to permit the government to borrow more money to meets its obligations. Read more »
Poll: Most see damage if US debt limit not raised
Most Americans think jarring economic problems will erupt if lawmakers fail to increase the government's borrowing limit. Yet they're torn over how or even whether to... Read more »
Obama's political calculations get in the way of real solutions
Here is my nomination for the lowest moment of the "fiscal cliff" debate. Right before Christmas, President Obama met with Speaker John Boehner in the Oval Office. Read more »
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