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Political Economy: Cutting Losses
The past two weeks brought the troubling news that sales of newly built houses and permits for new residential construction have fallen.
The Obama administration has perhaps unwittingly split advocacy groups that for decades have worked side by side to promote housing for low-income Americans.
Ending Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could raise mortgage interest rates significantly in key states, making it unlikely the GOP will be able to do so.
Protest marks Gitmo anniversary
Activists struck a defiant tone at an annual protest for closing the Guantanamo detention center, which remains open despite an executive order Obama signed two years ago.
There are no signs the housing market will improve or suffer more in the coming year. But it's not likely to recover until millions of the unemployed find work.
Roundup: Centrists unite at No Labels
A new group launched today to bring together politically active citizens who reject both the tea parties and MoveOn.
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The Beat: How Government Works
In this episode of "The Beat," we talk with Roll Call Associate Editor Paul Singer about a new project exploring the behind-the-scenes work that makes government function.
The Beat: Defense
Congress.org editor Ryan Teague Beckwith and CQ defense reporter John Donnelly discuss the latest in defense news.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Urge Congress to Extend the Lautenberg Amendment
by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society on August 3
Help Eliminate the Disparity in Coverage for Chemotherapy
by International Myeloma Foundation on August 3
Faces of the Famine
by International Rescue Committee on August 2
Great News! National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011
by National Coalition for Literacy on August 3
Bizarre Government Spending at NIH
by Traditional Values Coalition on August 2
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