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Oct 08 2019
Opinion
Does Donald Trump Know What His Syria Policy Is?
American diplomats thought they had negotiated a solution to a seemingly intractable problem. The United States needed Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria to face off against remnants of the Islamic State. But Turkey, a NATO ally, saw those same Kurds as terrorists, allied with separatists inside Turkey.
To prevent a Turkish invasion, the three sides — the United States, Turkey and the
New York Times (Opinion)Oct 10 2013
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Lew: Default Could Cause 'Irrevocable Damage'
By ANDREW TAYLOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned Congress Thursday of irrevocable damage that an unprecedented federal default could cause even as House Republicans explored a short-term debt limit increase to provide more time to resolve their budget battle with President Barack Obama.
HuffPostMay 25 2015
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Joe Biden tries to smooth over tensions with Baghdad
As tensions mount between the Obama administration and Baghdad over the quality of Iraqi security forces, Vice President Joseph R. Biden tried to reassure Iraq’s prime minister Monday that the U.S. stands behind the Iraqi government in its battle with the Islamic State.
The White House said Mr. Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi “to reaffirm U.S. support for the Iraqi
Washington TimesNov 16 2014
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Obama Calls Kassig Murder 'Pure Evil'
President Barack Obama called the Islamic State's execution of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, an American hostage also known as Peter, "pure evil" on Sunday.
Obama released the statement after the White House confirmed that an ISIS video showing Kassig's murder was authentic.
Below is Obama's full statement:
Today we offer our prayers and condolences to the parents and family of
HuffPostMay 09 2013
Opinion
Benghazi Truths vs. Washington Politics
'I was stunned. My jaw dropped," said Gregory Hicks at Wednesday's House hearing on the Benghazi terror attack last fall and its aftermath. Mr. Hicks, deputy chief of mission in Libya under Ambassador Chris Stevens, was referring to the now-famous TV appearances by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice.
Wall Street Journal (Opinion)May 09 2013
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Here Are the 5 Key Things to Take Away From Wednesday's Benghazi Hearing
Three Benghazi whistleblowers appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday to shed some light on the deadly terrorist attack that claimed the lives of four Americans including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, State Department official Sean Smith and former Navy SEALs Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods.
The BlazeJan 18 2013
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Paul Ryan: GOP Leaders Managing Expectations In Debt Ceiling Fight
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Thursday said Republicans are weighing the option of a short-term debt limit extension, but that House GOP leaders are using their annual retreat to highlight the "realities of divided government" and set expectations among members of their caucus as a number of fiscal deadlines approach.
HuffPostJul 19 2012
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Congressional insider trading ban might not apply to families
It was a rare show of bipartisanship -- President Barack Obama, flanked by Democrats and Republicans in April, signing into law a bill that would ban insider trading on Capitol Hill. The measure, known as the STOCK Act, had passed the House and Senate at warp speed.
CNN DigitalJul 19 2012
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Huma Abedin Attacks By Michele Bachmann Condemned By John Boehner, Marco Rubio
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) isn't exactly coming to the defense of Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) over her claim that Huma Abedin, a top aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, may have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
HuffPostJan 05 2014
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Election-year politics shape congressional agenda
Congress returns to work Monday with election-year politics certain to shape an already limited agenda.
Republicans intend to focus on every facet of President Barack Obama's health care law. They see a political boost in its problem-plagued rollout as the GOP looks to maintain its House majority and seize control of the Democratic-led Senate.
Townhall