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On Religion A weekly series explores the issues of faith that are shaping our world. Common Ground In Washington today, politicians too often just stand their ground. Liberal strategist Bob Beckel and conservative columnist Cal Thomas provide a better model. Window on the Web An at-a-glance look ...
Time to put middle class front and center - Opinion
blogs.usatoday.com — On Religion A weekly series explores the issues of faith that are shaping our world. Common Ground... In Washington today, politicians too often just stand their ground. Liberal strategist Bob Beckel and conservative columnist Cal Thomas provide a better ... (more) Time to put middle class front and center - Opinion
Opposing view: Spend money on U.S. goods - Opinion
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House Passes Stimulus Plan Despite G.O.P. Opposition
House Passes Stimulus Plan Despite G.O.P. Opposition
nytimes.com — The House voted, 244-188, for President Obama’s $819 billion plan meant to jump-start the economy out of... its worst crisis in decades. > (more) House Passes Stimulus Plan Despite G.O.P. Opposition
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The Caucus — ... heads at the pettiness of the contest (at a time when Obama is focused on “big” ideas) and what they believe to be the lack of star power in the field.” The five remaining candidates are: Mike Duncan, the incumbent chairman; former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele; Saul Anuzis, who heads the Michigan Republican Party; J. Kenneth Blackwell, former Ohio Secretary of State; and Katon Dawson, chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party. Leisure Reading Minority Leader John Boehner penned an Op-Ed for USA Today on the Republicans’ ideas for economic recovery. As did ...

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