Politics
Gates Assails WikiLeaks Over Release of Reports
The defense secretary said the breach had endangered lives and damaged the ability of others to trust the U.S.
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Emotions Flare in Arizona After Immigration Ruling
The new law took effect on Thursday, but with most of its contested provisions suspended by a federal judge.
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In Colorado, Debate Over Program to Check Immigration History of the Arrested
Critics say the program, called Secure Communities, promotes racial profiling by the local police and would undermine trust between immigrants and law enforcement.
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White House Seeks to Clarify F.B.I. Powers vis-à-vis E-Mail
The administration asked Congress to give the F.B.I. clear authority to obtain records related to the context of Internet-based communications without first getting a warrant.
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Within Fed, Subtle Shift Toward Deflation Concerns
A Fed member warned that the agency’s current policies put the United States economy at risk of “Japanese-style” deflation.
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Chicago News Cooperative: Following Orders, Then Just Following
The collateral damage from Rod Blagojevich’s trial has fallen hard on his older brother (and fellow defendant), Robert.
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DeMint Backs Rossi in Washington
Senator Jim DeMint, the South Carolina Republican, endorses Dino Rossi's Senate campaign in Washington.
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Political Points: WikiLeaks and Watchdogs
Times reporters discuss the Afghanistan documents and the search for a consumer protection chief in this week's podcast.
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Rangel Appears Nearly Certain to Face Trial on Ethics Charges
Representative Charles B. Rangel will face a public trial before the House ethics committee this fall, a potential embarrassment for Democrats during the election season.
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Rangel to Stand Trial Before House Ethics Panel
Charles B. Rangel and the ethics committee fail to reach a settlement to avoid a potentially embarrassing proceeding.
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Pelosi Defends Democrats on Ethics
The speaker says her party managed to "drain the swamp" of misconduct. Republicans see things differently.
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Small-Business Bill Falters on Senate Partisanship
The procedural blockade underscored how determined Republicans are to deny Democrats any further victories.
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Sherrod Says She Will Sue Blogger
Speaking to the National Association of Black Journalists, Shirley Sherrod said she intended to sue Andrew Breitbart, the blogger who posted the edited video of her making what appeared to be antiwhite remarks in a speech that was really about racial conciliation.
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Obama Defends Education Program
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U.S. Nuclear Forensics Skill Is Declining, Report Says
A lack of resources and organizational problems are hampering America’s ability to identify nuclear weapons used in a terrorist attack, researchers say.
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Our Towns: Sizing Up Obama, in Real Life
In Edison, N.J., a quintessentially Jersey jumble of ethnicities, traffic jams and sprawl, you could find hints about where the magic went and how much is left.
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The Early Word: Education Debated
President Obama will defend his education initiative in what the White House is billing as a "major" speech this morning.
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Rangel and Ethics Panel Continue Settlement Talks
The prospect of a damaging public trial loomed for Representative Charles A. Rangel, Democrat of Harlem, who said he knew of no progress in discussions over a settlement.
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U.S. Military Scrutinizes Leaks for Risks to Afghans
Some of the documents released by WikiLeaks contain the names of Afghans who gave information to NATO troops.
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