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Everything you need to know about budget 'sequestration' 鈥� except the consequencesThe White House has reported on the $1.2 trillion in聽automatic budget cuts that are part of last year's debt ceiling deal. But how the cuts will impact individual programs remains unclear.- Everything you need to know about budget 'sequestration' 鈥� except the consequencesThe White House has reported on the $1.2 trillion in聽automatic budget cuts that are part of last year's debt ceiling deal. But how the cuts will impact individual programs remains unclear.
Obama's record on job creation: How good or bad?The question of jobs is central to Election 2012. Mitt Romney claims President Obama has been a failure, while Obama says he's presided over steady growth. Decoder sweeps aside the spin.- Obama's record on job creation: How good or bad?The question of jobs is central to Election 2012. Mitt Romney claims President Obama has been a failure, while Obama says he's presided over steady growth. Decoder sweeps aside the spin.
College students: New Hampshire is trying to stop us from votingFive college students sue New Hampshire, saying a new form telling them they must, among other things, register their cars in the state to vote amounts to an illegal 'poll tax.'
DREAM Act-lite: 7 in 100 eligible illegal immigrants apply, so farSome 82,000 young illegal immigrants, or almost 7 percent of those thought to be eligible, sought a deportation reprieve in the month since the government began accepting applications under the new Obama policy.
Swing state polls: Is Mitt Romney running out of time?President Obama's edge in key swing states appears to be growing. And while he may only hold single-digit leads, it's getting harder to see how Mitt Romney can reverse the current trajectory.
Unrest in Middle East: What would President Romney do?The attacks against US diplomatic outposts in Egypt, Libya, and elsewhere in the Middle East have sharpened focus on President Obama's policies 鈥� and what Mitt Romney's would be.
Romney continues criticism of Obama's handling of Middle EastRepublican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said President Barack Obama hasn't been firm enough in his response to the attack in Libya and the growing unrest in the Middle East. Romney said it seemed the US was at the mercy of world events.
Conflict in the Middle East: Benefit or detriment for Obama?The latest surveys of likely voters show President Barack Obama pulling ahead. But Republicans and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney may have an opportunity to cast doubt on Obama's foreign policy as unrest rises in the Middle East.
Congress takes first step to avert a government shutdownCongress's failure to pass FY 2013 spending bills set up a stark choice for conservatives: Punt the unfinished spending bills to a new Congress or face an even more daunting 'fiscal cliff' in a lame-duck session this year.
Why do Election 2012 swing states matter? 5 resources to explain. Looking for better analysis on swing states? D.C. Decoder has compiled a list of excellent resources to help you understand the impact swing states really have.
Egypt embassy protests: Will Mitt Romney's comments matter in November?Gaffes spoken in haste on the campaign trail can fade. But an inaccurate statement, geared for political advantage at a time of national crisis, could have a longer impact on the presidential race.
On one issue, most Americans agree: They think President Obama will winNational polls show President Obama holds just a slight lead over Mitt Romney 鈥� but far more Americans say they believe the president will be the ultimate victor in November.
Obama's health-care law saved Americans $2.1 billion: Is it working?A government report shows that rules in Obama's health-care law saved consumers $2.1 billion in premiums last year. It shows that states are using the law to their advantage, experts say.聽
Facebook gets results? 2010 vote experiment worked, scientists say.More than 61 million Facebook users unknowingly participated in the study, which sought to measure the ability of online social networks to catalyze actions in the real world.聽
California a political model? Golden State has most competitive elections.Known for gridlock and dysfunction, California has the most competitive elections, according to a new survey. It's the result of state political reforms that are now taking effect.聽
Good news for Romney? Obama ramps up ad buys in WisconsinFour years after winning Wisconsin by 14 points, the Obama campaign's decision to run ads there underscores how competitive the Badger State has become.
Iran redux? Could killing of US ambassador sway presidential race?The killing of Chris Stevens, the US ambassador to Libya, is a stark reminder of the difficulties of US policy in a troubled region 鈥� and how events can intrude on a presidential campaign.
Why campaign 2012 didn't really stop on 9/11Sept. 11 is a day of remembrance, but it's also a day closer to a fiercely contested presidential election, and the campaign 鈥� via Internet, mail, even speeches 鈥� is hard to turn off.
