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Trigger Happy: Will those who’ve dug in be able to walk back?

The summer has had the impact of moving the two sides farther apart, not closer together. The floating of possible compromises has prompted those on the left and the right to sink in their feet.

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September 4, 2009 in Democratic party, Environment, Financial Reform, GOP, Health Care, Iraq, Obama Agenda, President Obama, The Note | Permalink | User Comments (29)

The Note: The War President

President Obama has been struggling to keep all of his bold domestic initiatives on the radar, as unwelcome and uncontrollable developments on the war front have a way of overshadowing everything else.

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July 20, 2009 in Afghanistan, Health Care, Iraq, Obama Agenda, The Note | Permalink | User Comments (18)

‘Top Line’: ‘Mini-Revolt’ in Congress on Health Care

House Democrats’ hopes of finishing a draft of health care reform legislation this week have been dashed -- leaving the entire reform effort in doubt as the August recess draws near.

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July 10, 2009 in Congress, Health Care, Iraq, Obama Agenda, President Obama, Republican Party, Top Line | Permalink | User Comments (8)

'Top Line': Iraq as Obama's War

Jonathan Morgenstein told us he expects a short-term uptick in violence -- and isn't sure what will happen next. Holly Bailey broke a story this week about Vice President Joe Biden's new role as an "unofficial envoy" to Iraq.

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July 1, 2009 in Gov. Mark Sanford, Gov. Sarah Palin, Iraq | Permalink | User Comments (1)

War funding, Cash for Clunkers Headed to Obama's Desk

Senators have voted 91-5 tonight to pass the $106 billion appropriations bill that will fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill passed the House earlier this week and is now en-route to President Obama’s desk.

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June 18, 2009 in Afghanistan, Guantanamo, Iraq, John McCain, Obama Agenda, President Obama, Senate | Permalink | User Comments (15)