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US politicians square off on payroll taxes Financial Times By James Politi in Washington The next high-stakes battle over US fiscal policy is already under way, as Democrats and Republicans in Congress begin debating the future of cuts to payroll taxes that were introduced this year and expire on December 31. ... See all stories on this topic » Financial Times

The American Debate: Even politics is not utterly thankless Philadelphia Inquirer Even in the realm of politics: I'm thankful for NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" because it pulled Donald Trump from the political arena, sparing us more coverage of his faux candidacy and rhetorical toxicity. I'm thankful for Ronald Reagan, ... See all stories on this topic »

Republican Candidates Cease Fire, Praise US Troops on Thanksgiving ABC News (blog) And for the first time in recent memory, suspended political attacks on their opponents and President Obama in favor of a unified message of "thanks" to US military service members and their families around the globe. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt ... See all stories on this topic »

Loan Request by Uranium-Enrichment Firm Upends Politics as Usual New York Times "I can't see us as a country ever putting ourselves in a situation where we have to rely on a foreign country for another source for our energy needs," he said. USEC's long-term future is in doubt for several reasons. The company has kept itself afloat ... See all stories on this topic »

The American Enterprise Institute, Heritage Foundation, GOP Foreign Policy Debate Washington Times Paul mused about how we would feel of "China put a no fly zone over us." We should try the "policy of good will." There was no mention if this involved sprinkling fairy dust on our enemies. Mitt Romney said that now is "not the time for a no fly zone ... See all stories on this topic » Washington Times

Looking Beyond Election Day New York Times (blog) Rather than ushering in an era of political paralysis, the Great Depression of the 1930s changed American politics altogether — realigning the major parties, creating new coalitions, and yielding new solutions. Prolonged economic distress of a decade ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times (blog)

Fiscal Vietnam Fox News (blog) Congress is stuck in a quagmire, just like the US was lodged in Vietnam. And it can't get out. Like the deep political divisions over the Vietnam war that crippled Congress from taking action for years, battles over cutting spending, running government ... See all stories on this topic »

Moscow's missile warning triggers global reaction RT Although it may not be able to halt the system, it can take preventive measures to ensure that its managers – who may change allegiance according to the unpredictable US political winds – do not wake up one morning with the notion that Russia is the ... See all stories on this topic » RT

Arizona lawmakers asking for cash to build border fence along Mexico to curb ... New York Daily News BY Aliyah Shahid There is currently fencing along one-third of the 2000-mile US-Mexico border, of which half sits on Airzona. What do you think about Arizona lawmakers soliciting donations to build a US-Mexico fence? Great idea! ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

United States Cuba Relations - JFK's Lost Opportunity U.S. Cuba Policy & Business Blog (blog) The great aim of the Alliance for Progress is to reverse this unfortunate policy. This is one of the most, if not the most, important problems in America foreign policy. I can assure you that I have understood the Cubans. I approved the proclamation ... See all stories on this topic »

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