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Surprise Diplomacy

The veep is slated to make a major address on U.S.-Israeli relations Wednesday, but was caught off guard by Israel's announcement it will build more settlements in disputed Jerusalem. Share your knowledge of foreign policy by contributing to our wiki.

 

Cabinet Confidential: VA Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth

The Cabinet Room by Amanda Erickson

Welcome back to Cabinet Confidential. Today we bring you insights from Tammy Duckworth, assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.Video by Beth Marlowe Tammy Duckworth might have the hardest job at the VA. The assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs is tasked with bringing veterans back into the fold. [...]

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The Plum Line by Greg Sargent

* A strikingly bold prediction from DCCC chief Chris Van Hollen, in an interview with ABC’s Top Line: “I don’t think there are any districts in the country where the outcome of this great debate on healthcare reform is going to cost someone their seats.” Not a single seat? * This could be trouble: Jake [...]
 

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Issue of the week: The 2010 Census

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