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/ 1 year agoGOP shutdown threat is the wrong way to win a budget war − history shows a better strategy for reducing the deficit
Shutting down the government won’t help reduce the deficit. Here’s what would.
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Violence has caused thousands to flee the Armenian-populated enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh amid anger over perceived lack of action from Washington or...
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You won’t be able to ignore a government shutdown. From delayed business loans to slower mortgage applications and postponed food inspections,...
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The government’s use of the Hindi word for ‘India’ revives debates over whether Hindi should be the national language – and...
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A professor of counseling who researches homelessness offers tips so parents can make sure their child gets the school support and...
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In some conservative countries, the abaya is part of expected dress. But in countries where Muslims are in the minority, the...
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Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their...
