Tag Archives: Washington DC

VOA News: Judy Tableou: ‘Prison Work Farm Rehabs Inmates, Horses’

Source:VOA News– an ex-inmate who now works at this prison as a freeman. Source:The New Democrat “An innovative program in the United States is giving man and beast a second chance at life. VOA’s Julie Taboh takes us to a … Continue reading

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The Atlantic: Josh Freedman & Michael Lind: ‘The Past & Future of America’s Social Contract’

Source:The Atlantic with a look at the so-called American social contract. Source:The New Democrat  “In the 20th century, the United States moved from an economy based on high wages and reliable benefits to a system of low wages and cheap … Continue reading

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The New America Foundation: Michael Lind: ‘The Next Social Contract’

Source:New America Foundation– from Michael Lind’s book. Source:The New Democrat “The American social contract—the implicit division of obligations among individuals, families, employers, communities, and government—has long needed an update. Policies, programs, and assumptions designed for the single-earner families and industrial … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Michael Kazin: ‘JFK’s Assassination Made Governing Harder’

Source:The New Republic– John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) President of the United States (1961-63) Source:The New Democrat  “There are many reasons to wish John Kennedy had dodged those rifle shots in Dallas 50 years ago this week. One that’s rarely … Continue reading

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VOA News: Luiz Ramirez: ‘Future Role of US Troops in Afghanistan Debated’

Source:VOA News in Afghanistan. Source:The New Democrat “The number of U.S. troops who remain in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO forces in 2014 depends largely on what the Loya Jirga, or gathering of tribal elders, decides in the coming … Continue reading

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ABC Sports: NFL 1983- Monday Night Football – Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins: Highlights

Source:ABC Sports– Redskins QB Joe Theisman and kicker Mark Moseley, congratulating Cowboys QB Danny White. Source:The New Democrat “This is one of the all-time great classic NFL games, and a classic rivalry game between the Cowboys and Redskins on September … Continue reading

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Brookings Institution: Michael E. O’Hanlon & Kay B. Hutchinson: ‘Saving Defense Dollars: From Base Realignment to Overhead Realignment & Closure’

Source:Brookings Institution with a look at the United States defense budget. “Editor’s Note: In the midst of the federal shutdown, which finally ended after Congress passed legislation to fund the government through mid-January, Michael O’Hanlon and Kay Bailey Hutchinson highlighted … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Chris Cillizza: Third Party Time?

Source:The Washington Post talking about what a third political party would need to be successful in America. “A new Gallup poll shows Americans are frustrated with both the Democratic and Republican parties — so is it time for a major … Continue reading

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Senate Democrats: Majority Leader Harry Reid To Republicans: ‘It’s Not Too Late To Do The Right Thing’

Source:Senate Democrats– Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat, Nevada) “Reid to Republicans: It’s Not Too Late To Do The Right Thing. Senate floor speech, October 12, 2013” From Senate Democrats Looks like Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have … Continue reading

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ABC News: ‘This Week’s Powerhouse Roundtable Takes on the Government Shutdown Showdown’

Source:ABC News– left to right: Dan Senor & Paul Krugman. “Paul Krugman, Dan Senor, Peggy Noonan, and David Plouffe on the government shutdown.” From ABC News As I’ve already written about this: “I wouldn’t say that the Tea Party House government … Continue reading

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