Wonkblog
The Coburn Q&A, part 2
The second part of my interview with the senator from Oklahoma.
Behind the Bain debate
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Capitalism can produce wonders. It is also capable of self-destruction, and it can leave a lot of wounded people behind. The trick is to get the most out of what capitalism does well, while containing or preventing the problems it can cause.
The Fix by Chris Cillizza
Sarah Palin gets blowback
Sarah Palin gets blowback, Wisconsin Democrats get $1 million, Mitt Romney gets heckled and Newt Gingrich gets a comeback.
The Take by Dan Balz
Poll: Obama, Romney in dead heat on economy
Jobs and the economy are voters’ top concerns, and neither President Obama nor Mitt Romney holds a decisive advantage on who can fix the problems, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
2chambers: Covering Congress
Secret Service director testifies on sex scandal
Mark Sullivan’s testimony comes as a federal watchdog probes whether the director rushed his investigation.
In the Loop
In the Loop’s ‘Background Check’: A Q & A with Richard Cordray
The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on why he owes rent to his own son and his likeness to Kenneth the NBC Page on “30 Rock.”
Election 2012
Marco Rubio: ‘Historic’ reasons for Obama lead among Hispanics
The Florida senator chalked up the Democrats’ advantage among Hispanics to longer-term factors.
Wonkblog
Did oil cause the euro crisis?
The International Energy Agency reports that Europe’s oil bill has surged an additional $300 billion this year and last.
The Federal Eye
GSA demands officials repay some money
Three officials are told to pay back about $5,500 from a party held during the infamous Las Vegas conference.
The Plum Line
Romney lets his inner Keynesian out
In an interview with Time, the GOP nominee relies on the economist to argue against immediate cuts.
She The People
John Edwards and the politics of cheating
Is he the worst offender among the fraternity of rogue political husbands?
She The People
Elizabeth Warren, Scott Brown: Mass. voters might like them both
Voters appear to be unfazed by Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren’s ancestry flap and incumbent Scott Brown’s Wall Street ties, a new poll shows.
She The People
Catholic groups vs. White House: Both sides are wrong
Both the Catholic institutions suing the Obama administration over birth control insurance coverage rules and the White House have some valid points. They need to talk.
The Fact Checker
Is Romney really the anti-Robin Hood?
FACT CHECKER | The Obama campaign is rolling out video after video on Mitt Romney’s tenure at Bain Capital.
Gen. Alexander: Companies should be required to guard against cyberattacks
The head of the nation’s cyberwarfare command is urging adoption of legislation to require companies providing critical services to fortify their networks.
Obama’s daily brief, via iPad
A photo posted on a government Web site shows President Obama swiping an iPad screen during his daily update on U.S. intelligence operations overseas.
Underground bunkers are a long-time U.S. concern
Declassified documents published online highlight 60 years of intense U.S. interest in the science of detecting and destroying deeply buried targets.
Al Kamen
‘Your nefarious bunch of cr--’
When a California group protested the Simpson-Bowles budget-cutting plan’s Social Security proposals, former senator Alan Simpson let fly in classic fashion.
Al Kamen
Congress slow to act on 9/11 memorial
IN THE LOOP | One memorial from the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks remains in a difficult struggle: Shanksville, Pa.
Al Kamen
Catching up with Katherine Harris
The former congresswoman and Florida secretary of state is making waves with plans for a house on the gulf.
Walter Pincus
Retired Gen. James Cartwright offers a fresh view on defense
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff vice chair spoke frankly about defense spending, and hopefully the Senate Armed Services Committee will listen.
Walter Pincus
GOP won’t let ‘hot mike’ moment cool
House Armed Services Committee Republicans were doing their part to keep the focus on President Obama’s “hot mike” moment March 26 with Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev.
Walter Pincus
U.S., China have been in a tough spot before
Tiananmen Square sparked a diplomatic standoff over another Chinese dissident similar to the issues regarding Chen Guangcheng.
Joe Davidson
House GOP targets congressional retirement benefits
It’s not unusual for House Republicans to call for limits on federal retirement benefits, but this time the targeted benefits are their own.
Joe Davidson
Secret Service director to defend agency and outline code of conduct
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan will testify before Congress on Wednesday about his agency’s response to the Colombian prostitution scandal.
Joe Davidson
Government has foreign language deficit
The federal government has a shortage of foreign language speakers, particularly in Near East, South Asian and East Asian languages.
Eugene Robinson
No contest
All of the GOP’s potential 2012 candidates are uninspiring or unelectable.
Charles Krauthammer
Echoes of ’67: Israel unites
New coalition shows the country is politically ready for war.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
Gorbachev at 80
Though poorly appreciated at home, the former Russian leader should be honored for his great vision.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
Wisconsin - it's about democracy
Unions' fight is the fight of every U.S. worker.
Robert J. Samuelson
The real lesson from JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase’s loss of $2 billion is a teachable moment.
Anne Applebaum
Libya’s unclear path ahead
With elections looming, Libyans are waiting to see what comes next.
PostPartisan
Unserious: The GOP and the Pentagon
Is there a rift growing between conseratives and the U.S. military?
PostPartisan
Support grows for marriage equality in Maryland
A new poll shows a major swing in favor of same-sex marriage.
PostPartisan
Photo speaks volumes about Obama and race
A request to touch the president’s hair yields a powerful image.
E.J. Dionne Jr.
Behind the Bain debate
Capitalism can produce wonders. It is also capable of self-destruction, and it can leave a lot of wounded people behind. The trick is to get the most out of what capitalism does well, while containing or preventing the problems it can cause.
Kathleen Parker
An era of 'hard-core women'
Now would be a very good time to be a cartoonist. Or perhaps not. As the late cartoonist Doug Marlette frequently lamented, "How do you cartoon a cartoon? We're living in 'Toon Town.' "
Kathleen Parker
An era of 'hard-core women'
Now would be a very good time to be a cartoonist. Or perhaps not. As the late cartoonist Doug Marlette frequently lamented, "How do you cartoon a cartoon? We're living in 'Toon Town.' "
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