President Obama joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey last Thursday to outline the administration’s vision for a leaner, more affordable military. The plan shifts from the capacity to fight two large ground…
The demise of the deficit reduction super committee left many people wondering whether the polarized atmosphere in Washington has made it impossible for Republicans and Democrats to reach agreement on the thorniest issues that must be resolved to achieve a…
With Iowa residents making up their minds on the GOP presidential hopefuls before the state’s Jan. 3 caucuses, it is important for voters to focus on what the candidates say – or don’t say – about their plans to meet…
Congressional debate continues this week on plans to extend the Social Security tax cut, unemployment benefits and other expensive provisions that are about to expire. Last week the Senate again voted down earlier Democratic and Republican proposals that would have…
