Mar 16th, 2010 · Democrats are exploring a tricky procedure called "deeming" to speed up passage of health care legislation. The move would allow the House to pass the Senate health bill without a separate and distinct vote on it.
Mar 12th, 2010 · Back in 2007, Hollywood was suffering from serious battle fatigue. But a new surge of war movies has come out — Green Zone takes on the search for WMDs; The Hurt Locker follows a bomb squad; and The Pacific is a 10-hour HBO World War II epic. These aren't battle-strategy flicks — they explore the brutality of war on an individual scale.
Dec 10th, 2009 · Saudi Arabia's strategy on climate change has long been to deny the science, a tactic it is using at the U.N. summit in Copenhagen. Saudis fear that reducing emissions will reduce oil exports and be catastrophic for their economy.
Oct 16th, 2009 · It's a tactic extremist settler groups are calling "the price tag." Each time settlers are evicted from an illegal outpost, they retaliate with an attack on Palestinian land. "It's smart but evil," a lawyer with an Israeli human rights group says. "Security forces will have to divert manpower energy to deal with the new problem."
Oct 8th, 2009 · New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday said a recent city-sponsored, three-state undercover investigation found widespread violations of federal gun sale rules. It's the latest tactic Bloomberg has used to push for tougher national gun laws. Gun advocates say what's needed is enforcement.
Oct 8th, 2009 · New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday said a recent city-sponsored, three-state undercover investigation found widespread violations of federal gun sale rules. It's the latest tactic Bloomberg has used to push for tougher national gun laws. Gun advocates say what's needed is enforcement.
Sep 9th, 2009 · Wednesday night, President Obama delivers his health care speech to Congress. Tell us what you want to see included in the health care bill, and tacticians from the left and right will let you know if they think you'll get your wish.
Aug 25th, 2009 · If Iran does eventually become a nuclear-armed state, one option available to the U.S. is an approach that worked for nearly half a century: deterrence. Critics say Iran's leaders are undeterrable because they believe in religious apocalypse. But others say the tactic has been effective with even more recalcitrant foes.