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Lawmakers In Uruguay Vote To Legalize Pot

12.10.13 at 10:15pm by Scott Neuman

The country's President Jose Mujica says the prohibition of cannabis hasn't worked. The new law would allow the growing, selling and using of the drug.

Bipartisan Negotiators Unveil Budget To Avoid January Shutdown

12.10.13 at 8:15pm by Scott Neuman

The deal hammered out by GOP Rep. Paul Ryan and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray would restore $65 billion in sequestration cuts in exchange for cuts elsewhere and additional fees.

Is Economic Populism A Problem Or A Solution For Democrats?

12.10.13 at 8:15pm by Frank James

A recent op-ed from a centrist Democratic think tank reignited an intraparty fight over the political pluses and perils of economic populism. But there are good reasons why we're unlikely to see a repeat of the battles of the mid-1980s.

Ukrainian Police Dismantle Protest Camp In Central Kiev

12.10.13 at 8:15pm by Scott Neuman

Riot police in the capital dislodged protesters in Independence Square. Since last month, anti-government demonstrators have come out in force to oppose the president's move to back away from closer ties with the EU.

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