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All items tagged CongressOpen Think Tank ArticlesJuly 27, 2011 | Cutting the US Deficit: Listen to BillStewart Munn: Bill Clinton is right to use the UK economy as a warning of what can happen if deficit spending is cut too severely. If Republicans get their way in the ongoing deficit negotiations, America’s economy could be headed for a long, painful spell. US politicians should take heed. ... MoreFebruary 2, 2010 | The Underestimated Terror Threat: Insecure Chemical FacilitiesIsaac Guillermo Lara: Insecure chemical plants pose one of the gravest threats to national security within the United States. Congress needs to do more to address this issue, particularly by establishing national security standards for chemical facilities. It is critical for the government to acknowledge potential terrorist threats from within the US as much as those in the Middle East. ... MoreFebruary 16, 2009 | The End of Bipartisanship?Fabian Wendenburg: The stimulus package has been the first real test of Obama’s promised bipartisanship. But after it attracted only three senators and no congressman of the GOP, last week was a vivid reminder that it will be hard to overcome differences of principle and culture. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesJanuary 25, 2012 | US Arms Won't Create Middle East StabilityThe US and Britain have just concluded weaponry deals to Saudi Arabia worth $53 billion. ++ These deals are a short term solution to ease their recession hit economies presented as an opportunity to promote stability in the Middle East. ++ The real dangers faced by Arab countries are domestic religious extremism and militant terrorism. ++ Allowing the free market to flourish, protecting ... MoreSeptember 12, 2011 | Obama: Leading From Behind The ScenesDespite being perceived as a liberal politician, Obama is surprisingly comfortable running US military operations. ++ As president Obama has increased drone attacks in Pakistan, eliminated Osama Bin Laden and worked more closely with intelligence agencies. ++ Obama has strengthened intelligence while withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. ++ Praised by the intelligence community for his ... MoreSeptember 5, 2011 | Obama Should Present Bold New Fiscal PlanPresident Obama must provide Americans with a clear message on jobs and the economy in his upcoming address to Congress. ++ He should break from Democrats and appeal to voters with a new plan that includes a more wide-reaching stimulus in combination with fiscal restraint. ++ Convincing voters is the key to gaining support in Congress. The only way for the President to overcome Republican ... MoreAugust 3, 2010 | Embracing the Myth of Structural UnemploymentThe American governing elite has begun to define high levels of economic distress as the new normal for workers. ++ Politicians are in the process of repudiating their responsibility to create jobs by labeling high unemployment as “structural” and permanent. ++ The Federal Reserve is complicit in defining success down, which will quickly become a self-fulfilling prophecy. ++ “A ... MoreNovember 16, 2009 | Obama Needs to Show CommitmentObama’s prolonged deliberation about Afghanistan risks undermining his commitment to whichever decision he ends up making. ++ As there is unanimity in the Pentagon and considerable agreement in Congress and among NATO allies about the need for additional American and NATO troops, it is remarkable that Obama has requested yet another study. ++ “It is not enough for a president to be seen as having ... MoreNovember 5, 2009 | Rising to the ChallengeAngela Merkel surpassed expectations at home and impressed the joint session of Congress with her historic speech in Washington on Tuesday. ++ Unlike Adenauer’s, her speech was an enthusiastic acknowledgement of the German-American relationship. ++ With a long and intertwined past, the two countries will continue to grow together into the future. ++ Her clear and direct tone displayed her oft ... MoreJuly 7, 2009 | US House Votes for Energy Law: Time for an Energy Revolution? Barack Obama’s March 19, 2009 | US Congress Vetoes NAFTA ProvisionsAnother obstacle was placed in the way of free trade last week as the US Congress abolished the US-Mexico trucking demonstration system. ++ This is not a new development; in 1995 the US Congress unilaterally vetoed NAFTA’s cross-border trucking agreements and in 2002 demanded that Mexican trucks met an additional 22 safety requirements. ++ As Mexico is a “steadfast supporter of free ... MoreJanuary 7, 2009 | Economic Package: Testing the New AdministrationThe stimulus package needed to combat the economic downturn is a source of concern as its experimental character deprives it of any guarantee of success. ++ Due to the acuteness of the crisis, measures taken ought to be immediate rather than exhaustive and have a provisional character. ++ The next weeks will be a test for the new Congress and administration that bear the difficult task of ... MoreOctober 1, 2008 | Paulson 0, Democracy 1“It is a glorious day for democracy.” ++ With all members of the House up for re-election in November, the rejection of the Paulson plan is a clear indication of the American public will - Wall Street must be accountable, not the tax payers. ++ Americans distrust the Bush administration, question its trickle-down economic theory, and fear more allocations of public funds to political favorites, ... MoreSeptember 30, 2008 | Rescue the Rescue PlanThe rejection of the rescue package, led by Republicans, proved the incompetence of US leadership. ++ Most members of the G.O.P. still believe socialism poses the biggest threat and disregard that today’s economy experiences huge cycles of bubble and burst due to global capital flow. ++ Greater authority is needed. ++ The Congressional plan is not perfect, but it would have stabilized the ... MoreSeptember 29, 2008 | One Last Chance on EnergyCongress has failed to take any significant steps on an energy policy over the past year; in fact, it appears as if they’re backsliding. ++ “Drill, baby, drill” has become the mantra de jour, as partisan politics have rendered any compromise untenable, while making filibustering, sniping, and posturing as commonplace as the catchphrase itself. ++ The electorate deserves better. ... MoreSeptember 23, 2008 | US Bailouts: Socialism is Not the AnswerWashington is bankrupt, fiscally and morally. ++ Socialism is in full swing, proving the free-market Republicans hypocrites. ++ Paulson wants Congress to grant the Fed $700 billion to buy private assets. ++ Such a move will only create more financial turmoil for the US and Europe in the future. ++ Moreover, the entire G8 is a financially “spent force.” ++ Yet, ironically the political landscape ... More |
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