Making Poverty Permanent
The Census Bureau’s new system of measuring income inequality makes poverty statistically permanent in America.
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Boehner Confident in Supercommittee’s Success
The Republican leader says he will do everything he can to help lawmakers cut spending.
The Eagle is Back in Asia
Hillary Clinton announces the end of the Guam Doctrine and the beginning of a containment of China.
Competing Tax Plans in GOP Primary Race
Texas governor Rick Perry’s proposal for a flat tax could win him back support from Republican primary voters.
Barack Obama, Down But Not Out
Don’t count Barack Obama out. If the past is any indication, he has a good chance of winning reelection.
Samantha Power, the Millennials’ Savonarola
Samantha Power is a fierce advocate of the left’s “limited sovereignty” doctrine.
American Troops Leaving Iraq by Year’s End
As the United States prepare to pull out, Iraq’s political problems continue to fester.
Why Pakistan Craves America’s Attention
The country needs American support to maintain its posture against India but once China is involved, Pakistan is in trouble.
Clinton Warns Iran Not to Exploit Iraq Pullout
“No one should miscalculate America’s resolve and commitment,” says Clinton.
New Zealand Likely to Strengthen ANZUS
Trade relations with China notwithstanding, New Zealand is likely to intensify security cooperation with the United States.
Perry Combative, Cain Struggles to Defend Tax Plan
Texas governor Perry avenged himself for a number of poor debate performances while Cain had trouble explaining his tax plan.
The Truth About America’s 1 Percent
Demonstrators in New York City who “Occupy Wall Street” claim that the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans earn the bulk of income in the country and President Barack Obama wants them to pay their “fair share” with a millionaire’s tax. But what’s the reality? The top 1 percent earned 20 percent of pretax income in […]
Can Obama Run Against Congress and Win?
The president ties to shift the blame for the country’s lackluster recovery on Republicans in his effort to win reelection.
Top Republican Rejects Jobs Plan, Urges Compromise
Opposition leader Eric Cantor urged the president to discard his “all or nothing approach” with regard to his jobs plan.
War with China: How It Could Happen
The RAND Corporation examines the prospect of war and lays out a strategy for deterrence.