Republicans Reject Tax Hike for Millionaires
Opposition lawmakers in the United States won’t consider tax increases. They argue that corporate taxes should actually be cut.
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George Will: Government by “Experts”
Columnist George Will lambastes the government knows best mentality that seems to define Barack Obama’s government.
The End of American Superpower Isn’t Nigh
The United States is still the world’s predominant economic and military power.
Republican Hawks Critical of Tea Party Isolationism
Neoconservatives worry that the Republican Party could become isolationist again.
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.
Social Security Comments Won’t Disqualify Perry
Comparing America’s public pension system to a “Ponzi scheme” doesn’t at all diminish the Texas governor’s election prospects.
Anxiety in Iraq Follows Announced US Withdrawal
Iraq is far from stable, yet the United States consider a complete withdrawal.
The Ambiguous War on Terror Continues
Ten years after the attacks of September 11, the War on Terror still rages. Can it ever be won?
Policy Divide Persists Among G7 Nations
Americans urge “unequivocal” support for troubled eurozone nations. Germany insists the priority is austerity.
Palestinians Resist Pressure on Statehood Bid
Despite a last-minute attempt at negotiation by the United States, the Palestinians are determined to seek recognition at the UN.
Obama Proposes $447 Billion in New Deficit Spending
Money would go to infrastructure, tax cuts, schools and unemployment benefits.
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.
White House Considers Dramatic Drawdown in Iraq
As few as three thousand American security forces could remain in the country.
Huntsman, Romney Unveil Growth Strategies
The two centrist Republican candidates offer plenty of conservative orthodoxy.