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Chained CPI Isn't Another Word For Social Security Cuts

Chained CPI Isn't Another Word For Social Security Cuts

Many people don't understand what Chained CPI is and claim it is a benefit cut. Here are a few myths about Chained CPI.

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Obama Scandals Just More Trumped-Up Allegations From Republicans

Obama Scandals Just More Trumped-Up Allegations From Republicans

When not in power, the Republicans in Congress trump up scandals and grind the government to a standstill to deny any success to the opposition ... regardless of what they have to work with.

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Tom Coburn and Republican Senators Repeatedly Opposed Disaster Relief Funds

Tom Coburn and Republican Senators Repeatedly Opposed Disaster Relief Funds

Senators Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe voted to cut Hurricane Sandy relief funds by nearly two-thirds and to stop funding FEMA. Now that disaster is in their backyard, will they change their tune?

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Why Does Obama Want to Go "Bulworth?" And What Does "Bulworth" Mean?

Why Does Obama Want to Go "Bulworth?" And What Does "Bulworth" Mean?

With Benghazi, the IRS scandal, failed gun control legislation, and DOJ's the "investigation" of the Associated Press hanging over President Obama's head, he expresses the desire to go rogue.

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5 Ways Blind Partisanship Has Ruined Obama's Potential

5 Ways Blind Partisanship Has Ruined Obama's Potential

Partisanship between Republicans and the president has negatively impacted Obama’s performance in these five pivotal areas.

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Want to Fix Government? The Answer Isn't Bipartisanship, It's Nonpartisanship

Want to Fix Government? The Answer Isn't Bipartisanship, It's Nonpartisanship

Some members of Congress are trying to revive bipartisanship. What would happen if party affiliation was omitted from all elections?

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IRS Scandal: Obama Promises More Accountability, But is That Enough?

IRS Scandal: Obama Promises More Accountability, But is That Enough?

A draft audit by the Inspector General reveals the IRS conducted unfair audits and denied conservative groups seeking tax exemption.

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Mel Watt: Is Obama's Housing Nominee a Wall Street Lackey?

Mel Watt: Is Obama's Housing Nominee a Wall Street Lackey?

Representative Mel Watt (D-N.C.) is nominated to replace Edward DeMarco as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. However, both Republicans and Democrats are skeptical.

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