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Obama administration is in a crisis with no answers

It seems that President Obama just can’t catch a break. He has most certainly had a difficult start to his second term. The debt ceiling and sequestration battle with House Republicans, attempts to broker a peace deal in Syria and… Continue reading

Why The Trade Issue Matters On Election Day

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With Election Day only 15 days away, it’s clear that economic issues will drive both President Obama and Governor Romney’s closing arguments. Despite unemployment dropping below 8 percent in the most recent jobs report, poll after poll shows that likely… Continue reading

In Wednesday’s Debate, Romney Emerges as the Victor on Medicare

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What Did We Learn From The Presidential Debate? Not Much.

Howard Gleckman
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A Narrow Win For Romney At First Presidential Debate

Doug Schoen
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Barack Obama and Mitt Romney during the Presidential Debate Denver,… Continue reading

Tax cut extension announcement is huge win for Obama, Romney backfooted again

Monday’s announcement by President Obama that he wants Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families earning under $250,000 for one year is a vivid demonstration of his campaign taking the initiative in the 2012 race.
At the time… Continue reading

Obama’s Blame Game Is Not Working

President Obama’s news conference Friday on jobs and the economy offered nothing new. He blamed the Congress and Republicans specifically.
The president’s remarks on the economy and Congress echo President Truman’s on the ‘Do-Nothing’ Republican Congress.
On the surface, the…

Obama’s Truman Strategy Will Not Work

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President Obama’s news conference today on jobs and the economy offered nothing new. He blamed the Congress and Republicans specifically. The president’s remarks on the economy and Congress echo President Truman’s on the ‘Do-Nothing’ Republican Congress. On the surface, the… Continue reading

Continuing The Fight Against Rogue Websites Post-SOPA

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The online firestorm that erupted over the consideration of SOPA and PIPA — the federal ant-piracy bills — effectively killed the legislation for 2012. Yet it’s imperative that the push for serious legislation addressing online piracy continue.
But, likewise, the… Continue reading

The Final Push for IPAB Repeal

Congressional Republicans announced on Friday their intent to link the widely supported House bill to repeal the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) with a more partisan medical malpractice reform bill.
The IPAB repeal bill, which has been well-received thus…