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Cheney on achievements: War on terror
The Swampby Mark Silva Near the end of his tenure, the most powerful vice president in the history of the United States pauses to assess "the most important achievements of the administration and any disappointments.'' That was the question put to......Tags: National Government, Law Enforcement, Heads of State, Terrorism, Espionage and Intelligence
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McCain v. Obama: Supreme Court
The Swampby Mark Silva The Supreme Court is not on the ballot in November. But it may as well be. On any number of critical issues, the inclinations of Republican Sen. John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama on the appointments of......Tags: Local Government, National Government, Trials, Clarence Thomas, Terrorism
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DNC, Obama: Treating Rudy rudely (Updated)
Spin CycleWith Rudy Giuliani weighing in to criticize Obama's support for the Supreme Court reinstating habeas corpus claims from GITMO prisoners, the DNC and the Obama campaign strike back pretty hard. Giuliani, in particular, criticized Obama's praise for the...Tags: Defense, Elections, Regional Authority, Lobbying, Politics
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Obama meetings focus on foreign policy
The Swampby Christi Parsons Barack Obama is in DC today, planning a series of meetings focused mostly on national security. His senior working group on national security is set to discuss the post-Bush challenges in foreign policy and, later, the Democratic......Tags: Defense, Sam Nunn, Diplomacy, Tim Roemer, Politics
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Obama to visit Europe, Middle East
The Swampby Mike Dorning Barack Obama announced this morning that he will make a foreign trip this summer to Europe and the Middle East which has long been expected. Though the campaign did not announce dates for the trip, aides have......Tags: Defense, Elections, Politics, John McCain, Barack Obama
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Clark: Won't back down
Spin CycleWesley Clark, in a series of TV appearances last night and this morning and in a statement, refuses to back down from his assertion that getting shot down over Vietnam doesn't qualify McCain to be president. This is one......Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Defense, Armed Forces, John McCain, National Government
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Obama's call for more public service
The SwampBy John McCormick Sen. Barack Obama called his fellow citizens to greater public service today, as he outlined several proposals to boost the involvement of Americans both at home and abroad in helping meet the nation's needs. "Loving your country......Tags: Defense, Teaching and Learning, Illinois, Students, Petroleum Industry
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U.S. gropes for security/privacy balance
The SwampThe shadow of 9-11 lightens with each passing year in Washington, but on holidays like the 4th of July, the fingers still tighten ever so slightly on the armrests. The Department of Homeland Security issues statements intended to be reassuring but which...Tags: Defense, Electronics, FBI, Local Government, Trips and Vacations
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Hillary: Why tell constituents what I think?
Spin CycleThe controversial FISA legislation, expanding presidential authority to sourveil and data mine and immunizing telecommunications companies for past Bush-requested surveillance not authorized by statute, is expected to come up for a vote later this week....Tags: Defense, Elections, Politics, Hillary Clinton, Steve Israel
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Obama: Iraq War a distraction
The Swampby Mike Dorning On the eve of a trip to foreign capitals in the Middle East and Europe, Barack Obama delivered a lengthy foreign policy address today that sharpens distinctions with John McCain over Iraq. He left no doubt that,......Tags: Conservation, Religion and Belief, Defense Equipment, National Government, Energy
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The mother of all photo ops
The Swampby Paul West To hear some of the talk, Barack Obama's overseas campaign swing is risky political business. The idea that there's a lot at stake in his trip to Europe and the Middle East is likely to get amped......Tags: Defense, John Kerry, Ronald Reagan, National Government, Los Angeles
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Iraq: A character issue?
Spin CycleIt hasn't shown up in a clearcut way in the polls yet, but the McCain camp seems to be playing its Iraq hand against Obama fairly well. They have used the media consensus that the surge has "worked" as a......Tags: Defense, Diplomacy, Elections, Politics, John McCain
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