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Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Top Military Adviser: Obama Isn't Dithering

Q&A: MICHAEL MULLEN
Joint Chiefs chairman on a "deliberative" process and prospects with Karzai. No Subscription Required

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ACORN Offers Lesson In PR For Pariahs

By JULIE KOSTERLITZ
Group presses on after being cut off by Congress and abandoned by allies.
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Obama Urges Passage; House Adopts Rule

House Democratic leaders cleared their first major hurdle this afternoon.
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The Debt Problem Is Worse Than You Think

By JOHN MAGGS
Even alarmists may be underestimating how soon the problem will blow up.
• Whose Fault Is It?
• What To Do About The Budget?

The 'People Side' Of Education Reform

Q&A: TIM PAWLENTY
The Minnesota governor speaks out against teacher tenure laws. No Subscription Required

An Illustrated Guide To The Next 10 Years

We already know a lot about the fiscal challenges the U.S. will face over the next decade: A period of surprising stability is likely to be replaced with a more turbulent order. No Subscription Required

Ronald Brownstein: Political ConnectionsSaturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Pols Stand On Unstable Ground

The Democratic decline among independents should really be seen as part of the party's dismal showing among whites. No Subscription Required

Charlie Cook: The Cook ReportSaturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Democrats' Woes Confirmed

The only really instructive contest on Tuesday was the gubernatorial race in Virginia. No Subscription Required

Clive Crook: Wealth Of NationsSaturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Pay Limits Aren't A Cure-All

Wall Street's psychotic insensitivity to popular opinion throughout the economic crisis continues to astonish. Exhibit A: executive pay. No Subscription Required