Rick Perry’s Jobs Record Contested
Other Republican presidential hopefuls took aim at Rick Perry’s record as a jobs creator in Texas where he is governor.
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Perry, Romney Debate Different Conservative Visions
The frontrunners for the Republican presidential nomination outlined their visions for the future of their party.
Republicans Urge Ratification of Trade Deals
The Republican leader in the Senate asks the president to submit three pending trade agreements.
Huntsman, Romney Unveil Growth Strategies
The two centrist Republican candidates offer plenty of conservative orthodoxy.
Huntsman: “Only Center-Right Candidate”
The former ambassador to China tries to appeal to the “sensible middle ground.”
Perry’s Entry Upsets Republican Primary Race
The Texas governor could outshine other social conservatives in the race.
US Defense Hawks Prepare for Budget Fight
Lawmakers worry that deficit reduction efforts could lead to deep military spending cuts.
Texas Governor to Announce Presidential Bid
The Texan governor might unite social conservatives and small government activists.
Where’s the Democrats’ Plan?
Republicans have offered plan after plan for deficit reduction but Democrats don’t seem willing to consider any substantial spending cuts.
Republican “Class Warfare”
Critics of Republican welfare cuts ignore that President Barack Obama hugely expanded these programs.
Republicans Draw Line in the Sand
Opposition lawmakers walk out on debt talks because the president insists on raising taxes.
Republicans Still Fighting Financial Reform
Opposition lawmakers in the Senate are trying to stop a new consumer protection agency created under last year’s Dodd-Frank bill.
US Lawmakers Negotiating Budget Deal
Democrats and Republicans have identified $2 trillion in spending cuts over the next ten years.
Republicans Vote Against Free Trade Pacts
Republicans refuse to vote for trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.
Gates Warns Against Isolationism After Afghanistan
The departing defense secretary reflects on the war in Afghanistan and future American foreign policy.
