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Federal Budget Cuts Won’t Slow Reliance on Contractors
Politics Even with sequestration, Washington will pay $6 trillion for outside help for the rest of the decade.
By David Morris Published
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A Tough Assessment of JFK, Interrupted
Politics What Kiplinger editors were planning to say about Kennedy…until word of his assassination came from Dallas.
By The Kiplinger Washington Editors Published
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Flying Air Force One: A Firsthand Account
Politics Our intrepid White House reporter tells what it’s like to travel aloft with presidents.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Why Washington’s Fiscal Follies Will Continue
Politics Deal or not, the next fight between Congress and the White House is just weeks away.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Government Shutdown Puts Boehner in a Tough Spot
Politics The speaker’s stark choice: Please the tea party or lose his job.
By David Morris Published
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A Federal Shutdown Won't Derail Obamacare
Politics Closing down the government is a feel-good stunt for the far right that will end up wasting taxpayer dollars.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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A Tipping Point in the Privacy vs. Security Battle
Politics Amid concerns that the NSA overstepped its bounds, Congress eyes surveillance limits.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Can a Government Shutdown Be Avoided?
Politics With lawmakers and President Obama far apart, compromise seems to be a dirty word in Washington.
By David Morris Published
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Obamacare Delay Gives GOP New Chance to Fight Health Law
Politics Congress won't repeal the insurance law, but conservatives will score political points by trying.
By Richard Sammon Published
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