Rand Slams Congress for Funding Egypt’s Generals – Foreign Policy (blog)

Foreign Policy (blog) Rand Slams Congress for Funding Egypt's GeneralsForeign Policy (blog)"Congress is way out of touch on this issue," said Paul. "These people who believe in projecting American power, really believe in projecting American weakness. They don't want us to respond to words with actions or obey our own laws." Earlier today …Massacres Add Urgency to Congress' Calls to Stop US Aid to JuntaAntiwar.comUS Arms Industry Would Lose Big from Egypt Aid Cut-OffInter Press ServiceAs Egyptian Death Toll Rises, Pres. Promotes Cooperation, Rand Paul Pushes …The New AmericanHurriyet Daily Newsall…

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Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime Policy – Newsmax.com

Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime PolicyNewsmax.comOnce a U.S. political issue central to Republican campaign attacks against Democrats, the push to be “tough on crime” has transformed — from statehouses to Washington — into being “smart on crime.” The shift — driven by economic and social costs …and more » us republicans – Google News

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US research on living standards influences Labour policy – The Guardian

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