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The Post unveils two-year investigation of the U.S. intelligence community, which has expanded since 9/11 beyond government capacity to control and effectively use it.

 

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]]>Adm. Dennis BlairAdm.DennisBlairdailyguidancedana priestdefense contractorsGen. John R. VinesGen.JohnR.Vinesgovernment wasteintelligencenational securitytop secret americatopsecretwashington postwilliam arkinDavid SessionsMon, 19 Jul 2010 11:12:00 ESTFinancial Reform Will Become Law, So What's in the Bill?http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/15/financial-reform-will-become-law-so-whats-in-the-bill/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/15/financial-reform-will-become-law-so-whats-in-the-bill/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/15/financial-reform-will-become-law-so-whats-in-the-bill/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


The bill has been heralded as a breakthrough in Washington's ability to hold Wall Street accountable.

 

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]]>consumer protectiondailyguidancederivativesderivatives regulationderivatives tradingExecutive Payfiancial reformWall Street reformWall Street reformsDavid SessionsThu, 15 Jul 2010 16:25:00 ESTAt Jobs Summit, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Makes Its Case Against Obama Policieshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/14/at-jobs-summit-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-makes-its-case-against/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/14/at-jobs-summit-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-makes-its-case-against/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/14/at-jobs-summit-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-makes-its-case-against/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Business leaders and the administration lock horns over the economy. The Chamber of Commerce cites "suffocating regulations;" the White House decries "rhetoric."

 

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]]>businesschamber of commerceeconomyjobsstimulusstimulus-packageunemploymentus chamber of commerceDavid SessionsWed, 14 Jul 2010 17:54:00 ESTEnergy Industry's Lobbying Outlay: $2.9 Billion Since 2000http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/13/energy-industrys-lobbying-outlay-2-9-billion-since-2000/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/13/energy-industrys-lobbying-outlay-2-9-billion-since-2000/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/13/energy-industrys-lobbying-outlay-2-9-billion-since-2000/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Donations to lawmakers from employees of energy companies have increased over 300 percent since 1990, along with a barrage of new lobbyist activity.

 

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]]>big oilcampaign financeCitizens United v. Federal Election Commissionenergygasmoneymoney in politicsoffshore drillingoiloil and gasoil spillDavid SessionsTue, 13 Jul 2010 22:00:00 ESTTeen Summer Job Market May Be the Worst Since 1951http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/teen-summer-job-market-may-be-the-worst-since-1951/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/teen-summer-job-market-may-be-the-worst-since-1951/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/teen-summer-job-market-may-be-the-worst-since-1951/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Job statistics from June show a precipitous decline in teen employment, which could have serious short-term and long-term economic effects.

 

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]]>dailyguidanceeconomyteen jobsteen unemploymentteenagersteensunemploymentDavid SessionsMon, 12 Jul 2010 16:30:00 ESTObama 'Guaranteed' 2012 Win, American University Professor Sayshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/obama-guaranteed-2012-win-american-university-professor-says/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/obama-guaranteed-2012-win-american-university-professor-says/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/obama-guaranteed-2012-win-american-university-professor-says/#commentsFiled under: ,


Based on 13 criteria that American University professor Allan Lichtman uses to predict popular vote, Obama will win re-election in 2012.

 

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]]>2010 Election Polls2010 elections2012PresidentialElectionallan lichtmanAmerican UniversityBarack ObamadailyguidancepredictionsDavid SessionsMon, 12 Jul 2010 14:16:00 ESTDemocratic Governors Fear Immigration Lawsuit Will Be Election Issuehttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/democratic-governors-fear-immigration-lawsuit-will-be-election-i/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/democratic-governors-fear-immigration-lawsuit-will-be-election-i/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/democratic-governors-fear-immigration-lawsuit-will-be-election-i/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


A majority of Americans support Arizona's new immigration law, and Democrats are worried that the administration's opposition will leave them vulnerable in November.

 

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]]>2010 Governors Elections2010 Governors RacesarizonaArizona ElectionsArizona Governors Racearizona immigration lawdailyguidancedemocratic governorsdemocratsgovernorsimmigrationjan brewerDavid SessionsMon, 12 Jul 2010 10:50:00 ESTUganda Bombings Kill 64 World Cup Fans; Clinton Pledges U.S. Supporthttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/uganda-bombings-kill-64-world-cup-fans-clinton-pledges-u-s-sup/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/uganda-bombings-kill-64-world-cup-fans-clinton-pledges-u-s-sup/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/12/uganda-bombings-kill-64-world-cup-fans-clinton-pledges-u-s-sup/#commentsFiled under: ,


Two separate bombings hit soccer fans, including foreign visitors, watching the World Cup final in the Ugandan capital.

 

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]]>africaal-shababattacksbomingsdailyguidanceforeign policykampalasomaliaterrorismterroristsugandaDavid SessionsMon, 12 Jul 2010 09:34:00 ESTThe War Over Long-Distance Flights at Reagan Nationalhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/07/the-war-over-long-distance-flights-at-reagan-national-opening-u/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/07/the-war-over-long-distance-flights-at-reagan-national-opening-u/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/07/the-war-over-long-distance-flights-at-reagan-national-opening-u/#commentsFiled under: , ,


It's a war between Western lawmakers and Virginia residents, but average Americans could benefit from long-distance flights at Reagan National Airport.

 

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]]>airfareairplanesarlingtoncongressdulles airportfairfax countyflightsmcleanplanesreagan nationalreagan national airportvirginiaDavid SessionsWed, 07 Jul 2010 22:44:00 ESTWall Street Bails on Democrats: Midterm Candidates Claim It's a Plushttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/06/wall-street-bails-on-democrats-midterm-candidates-claim-its-a/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/06/wall-street-bails-on-democrats-midterm-candidates-claim-its-a/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/06/wall-street-bails-on-democrats-midterm-candidates-claim-its-a/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Donations to Democrats from big finance have dropped dramatically, but some strategists say it helps paint Republicans as the party of Wall Street.

 

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]]>2010 elections2010 Senate Elections2010 senate racesArkansas ElectionsArkansas Senate RacesBarbara BoxerBlanche LincolnbusinessCalifornia ElectionsCalifornia Senate RacesCarly FiorinadailyguidanceDemocrats AbroadelectionsFundraisingIdeasHarry ReidJohn BoozmanNevada ElectionsNevada Senate RacesSharron Anglewall streetwealthy donorsDavid SessionsTue, 06 Jul 2010 22:00:00 ESTJerry Brown's Fundraising Gap With Meg Whitman Stokes Democrats' Fearshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/05/jerry-browns-fundraising-gap-with-meg-whitman-stokes-democrats/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/05/jerry-browns-fundraising-gap-with-meg-whitman-stokes-democrats/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/05/jerry-browns-fundraising-gap-with-meg-whitman-stokes-democrats/#commentsFiled under: ,


Strategists worry Brown started fundraising too late, and that he lacks the energy to win against Whitman, who has poured millions of dollars into her campaign.

 

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]]>2010 Governors Elections2010 Governors RacesCalifornia ElectionsCalifornia Governors RacedailyguidanceJerry BrownMeg WhitmanDavid SessionsMon, 05 Jul 2010 13:00:00 ESTBP Quietly Prepared for Legal Fight in First Days of Gulf Oil Spillhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/05/bp-quietly-prepared-for-legal-fight-in-first-days-of-gulf-oil-sp/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/05/bp-quietly-prepared-for-legal-fight-in-first-days-of-gulf-oil-sp/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/05/bp-quietly-prepared-for-legal-fight-in-first-days-of-gulf-oil-sp/#commentsFiled under:


The oil giant hired experts expected to work for potential plaintiffs, assembled top-notch legal teams, and presented fishermen and other workers with waivers, limiting their rights to sue.

 

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]]>BPBP Gulf of MexicoBP oil disasterbp oil spillbp plcdaily guidancedailyguidanceDeepwater HorizonDeepwaterHorizonSpilloil spillDavid SessionsMon, 05 Jul 2010 09:56:00 ESTConservatives Say Michael Steele Should Resign Over Afghan War Remarkshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/02/michael-steele-says-afghan-war-doomed-republicans-call-for-resi/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/02/michael-steele-says-afghan-war-doomed-republicans-call-for-resi/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/02/michael-steele-says-afghan-war-doomed-republicans-call-for-resi/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The Republican National Committee chairman is in hot water for expressing doubts about success in Afghanistan. He later backed away from that view.

 

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]]>afghanistanAfghanistan warerick ericksongaffesInternetkaton dawsonmichael steelewilliam kristolDavid SessionsFri, 02 Jul 2010 18:51:00 ESTEmployers Shed Jobs, Though Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly in Junehttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/02/unemployment-drops-slightly-to-9-5-percent-in-june-but-employer/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/02/unemployment-drops-slightly-to-9-5-percent-in-june-but-employer/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/02/unemployment-drops-slightly-to-9-5-percent-in-june-but-employer/#commentsFiled under:


The jobless rate dropped slightly in June, but employers cut 125,000 from non-farm payrolls, the government reported Friday

 

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]]>dailyguidancejobless recoveryjobslaborunemploymentDavid SessionsFri, 02 Jul 2010 09:02:00 ESTMidterm Elections Spur Feverish Fundraising Drivehttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/midterm-elections-spur-feverish-fundraising-drive/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/midterm-elections-spur-feverish-fundraising-drive/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/midterm-elections-spur-feverish-fundraising-drive/#commentsFiled under: ,


With a Wednesday deadline for second quarter fund-raising, lawmakers worked furiously to rake in extra bucks and file a robust public report that could intimidate challengers.

 

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]]>2010 Senate Elections2010 Senate RacesCalifornia ElectionsCalifornia Senate RacesCarly FiorinadailyguidancefundraisingDavid SessionsThu, 01 Jul 2010 12:33:00 ESTAl Qaeda Launches English Language Magazinehttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/al-qaeda-launches-english-language-magazine/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/al-qaeda-launches-english-language-magazine/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/al-qaeda-launches-english-language-magazine/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The first issue of Al Qaeda's "Inspire" magazine included an article titled "Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of Your Mom."

 

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]]>al qaedadaily guidancedailyguidanceHomeGrown TerrorismterrorismDavid SessionsThu, 01 Jul 2010 11:36:00 ESTChristopher Hitchens Diagnosed with Cancer, Cancels Book Tourhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/christopher-hitchens-diagnosed-with-cancer-cancels-book-tour/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/christopher-hitchens-diagnosed-with-cancer-cancels-book-tour/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/07/01/christopher-hitchens-diagnosed-with-cancer-cancels-book-tour/#comments
The 61-year-old writer, Christopher Hitchens, until recently an unabashed heavy smoker and drinker, will undergo chemotherapy for cancer of the esophagus.

 

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]]>cancerChristopher Hitchensdaily guidancedailyguidancegod is not greathitch-22washington dcDavid SessionsThu, 01 Jul 2010 09:18:00 ESTProtesters Dressed as Founding Fathers Crash D.C. Fundraisershttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/protesters-dressed-as-founding-fathers-crash-d-c-fundraisers/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/protesters-dressed-as-founding-fathers-crash-d-c-fundraisers/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/protesters-dressed-as-founding-fathers-crash-d-c-fundraisers/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Actors hired by Public Campaign and Common Cause toured Capitol Hill in a trolley, protesting money in politics and creating lively street theater.

 

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]]>campaign finance reformCapital Sketchbookdaily guidancedailyguidanceethicsfair elections now actmoneymoney in politicstony podestaDavid SessionsWed, 30 Jun 2010 18:00:00 ESTHouse Fails to Pass Jobless Benefits Extension, Prospects Seem Dimhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/house-fails-to-pass-jobless-benefits-extension-prospects-seem-d/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/house-fails-to-pass-jobless-benefits-extension-prospects-seem-d/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/house-fails-to-pass-jobless-benefits-extension-prospects-seem-d/#commentsFiled under: ,


The U.S. House will vote on a measure extending jobless benefits again Wednesday, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate before the July 4 recess.

 

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]]>dailyguidancehousejobsunemploymentDavid SessionsWed, 30 Jun 2010 08:18:00 ESTGeneral Stanley McChrystal to Retire With Four Starshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/general-stanley-mcchrystal-tells-army-he-plans-to-retire/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/general-stanley-mcchrystal-tells-army-he-plans-to-retire/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/general-stanley-mcchrystal-tells-army-he-plans-to-retire/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,


Gen. Stanley McChrystal told the Army he plans to end his career after being relieved of command in Afghanistan.

 

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]]>afghanistanarmydailyguidancegeneral mcchrystalmilitarystanley mcchrystalDavid SessionsWed, 30 Jun 2010 07:28:00 EST