The Four Quadrants Of Congress
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Race and education have emerged as central fault lines in the division of House seats between Republicans and Democrats.
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Budget
Pay-Me-Later Budgeting
With the economy stagnating and an election approaching, difficult budget choices will be put off.
Science and Technology
The End Of Obesity
Four decades of anti-obesity efforts have failed to reduce Americans' girth.
Course Correction On Terrorism
The administration needs to put an effective interrogation policy in place before the next would-be bomber is captured.
Curse Of One-Party Government
Recent history suggests that unified government makes the country virtually ungovernable.
Can Obama Double Exports?
It's doubtful that the administration can deliver on its promise to double exports over five years.Administration
John Morton: Beyond Border Control
A Q&A with assistant secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.For Obama, Grin And Grit In New Hampshire
President Obama tries to get some energy going on a road trip, but it's hard when the school hockey team faces sudden death.Issues & Ideas
A Bellwether For Schools?
Oregon voters have agreed to raise taxes on the wealthy to help pay for public education.
Green Groups Boxed In On Nuclear Issue
Obama's embrace of nuclear power upsets environmentalists, but many are unsure of how to respond.Lobbying
When Lobbying Goes Wrong
The lobbying industry suffers on occasion from the problem of bumbling ineffectiveness.
No Room At The Inn For Online Travel
Online retailers are battling hotels and municipalities over occupancy taxes.Politics
Voters Not Buying Obama Economic Narrative
Saying that "things could have been worse" might not be an effective message for Democrats.
Norquist: Of Tea And Taxes
A conversation with the president of Americans for Tax Reform.
Blue-Collar Deja Vu
Democrats could lose their House majority if they fail to attract enough blue-collar whites.
Problem-Solver-in-Chief
President Obama needs to revive himself and his party by emphasizing problem-solving.Online Exclusive
Expert Blogs
See what the experts have to say on critical issues like the economy and health care.
Blog
Under The Influence
Learn more about the lobbying industry, who the players are, and their influence on politics and policies.Resources
National Journal Magazine Article Indexes
Comprehensive magazine archives in PDF form, ready to print and save.
Last Week's Cover Story
Anger Management
It is devilishly hard to predict the path that public anger will take. It can be the glue of a peaceful political movement or the fuel for a demagogue.
3121 Launches
Introducing National Journal's new online professional network exclusively for Capitol Hill.Decision Makers 2009
Profiles of 366 executive branch members -- from senior White House aides and Cabinet department assistant secretaries to heads of independent agencies.
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