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Objections of conscience or politics?
(Associated Press)
The continuing contretemps concerning contraception offers a reminder that in Washington, the usual laws of physics don’t apply. For some actions, there is a completely disproportionate reaction.
The Fix by Chris Cillizza
Romney to skip last pre-Super Tuesday debate
Mitt Romney will not take part in March 1 debate in Georgia — the final debate before Super Tuesday on March 6.
The Take by Dan Balz
Rick Snyder to endorse Romney
The two men will appear at an event together on Thursday.
2chambers: Covering Congress
China’s Xi Jinping visits Capitol Hill
The Chinese vice president had a half hour huddle with key senators on his second day in Washington.
In the Loop
Michigan primary still open — to mischief
The critical Michigan GOP primary may be affected by Democrats voting against Romney.
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44: Politics & Policy
Obama catches Lin fever
The president has watched the New York Knicks’ guard play and marveled at the highlights of Lin’s game-winning heroics.
Wonkblog
Meet Sandra Fluke
The woman who you didn’t hear at the Congressional contraceptives hearing
The Federal Eye
Payroll tax deal a blow for new feds
Future federal employees would have to pay more for their retirement as part of a deal struck early Thursday.
The Plum Line
Scott Brown struggles to refight old culture war with Elizabeth Warren
Local media roughes him up over the conscience amendment.
She the People:
Some Arkansas Dems still waiting for Clinton’s ‘thank you’
“Clinton involved thousands of people in Arkansas, including a lot of women in Democratic groups, in his lie” about Monica Lewinsky, one Democrat says, and not everyone is over it even now.
She the People:
Obama and former religious allies distant
You don’t call, you don’t write: “There’s no one there to pick up the bat phone.’’
She the People:
A valentine for Komen
In today’s super-charged partisan era, fence-straddling is no longer an option, and even a charity has no safe place to sit.
The Fact Checker
A guide to dueling claims about the Obama budget
Confused about how both parties can say such radically different things about the budget? We explain the numbers.
Can Germany change the Greek character?
Europe’s efforts, led by Germany, to impoverish Greece will not encourage the country to accept needed reforms, argues author James Edward Miller
House report critical of Bush, Obama on Gitmo
The report examined policies that led to the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba who later reengaged in terrorism.
Panetta, Clinton condemn Marine video of corpses
Top U.S. officials try to contain fallout after U.S. Marines apparently urinate on corpses of dead Afghans.
Was Petraeus the model for book’s drunk general?
Image on new book by Michael Hastings appears to show uniform of retired general
Al Kamen
Secrecy prize goes to Justice Department
Al Kamen’s In the Loop reports on the winner of the National Security Archive’s annual award, named for Nixon secretary Rose Mary Woods.
Al Kamen
What to do with that embassy in Baghdad?
Al Kamen introduces In the Loop’s first contest of 2012: “Embassy for Sale.” Tell us what should be done with the sprawling new complex.
Walter Pincus
U.S. shippers watch for progress in Panama and ports
A project to deepen and widen the Panama Canal aims to help U.S. businesses meet a new foreign challenge.
Walter Pincus
Here’s where the presidential national security debate could become interesting
Mitt Romney wants to add 100,000 troops to the force, while President Obama wants to trim the Army and Marine Corps. Obama’s path meets current law, so how could Romney manage it?
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
House panel hearing attracts little interest
FEDERAL DIARY | The most interesting thing about the government reorganization hearing was the title: “Why Reshuffling Government Agencies Won’t Solve the Federal Government's Obesity Problem.”
Joe Davidson
Federal Diary: Not so obese
If Republicans want a petite government, they should applaud the direction the federal workforce is heading.
Dana Milbank
Objections of conscience or politics?
The continuing contretemps concerning contraception offers a reminder that in Washington, the usual laws of physics don’t apply. For some actions, there is a completely disproportionate reaction.
Eugene Robinson
No contest
All of the GOP’s potential 2012 candidates are uninspiring or unelectable.
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.
Anne Applebaum
Cameron not protecting the euro
The British prime minister has his own art of the deal.
PostPartisan
Christie honors Whitney Houston
An appropriate tribute to a “cultural icon in NJ’ history.”
PostPartisan
Gingrich and Palin: disliked
Super-high disapproval ratings made their White House ambitions quaintly Quixotic.
PostPartisan
Rick and Newt’s ‘cafeteria Catholicism’
Moderators of upcoming debates should challenge them on their differences with papal decrees.
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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