Bipartisanship

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Is bipartisanship dead? Not in Alaska.

Conflict

Bipartisan cooperation has historically been a rarity in US politics, but Alaska is showing how it can be done.

New Signs of Bipartisanship in Congress? Not Really.

The World

State Democrats defect to Republican party

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Takeouts: China is world’s top exporter, President Obama’s surprise press conference, listeners’ tips on weight loss

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Takeouts: Congress, sports

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Gone so soon, bipartisanship?

Global Politics

The Obama administration is finding few Republican allies in Washington these days, despite having high hopes of reaching across the aisle to enlist Republican support for some early initiatives. Is this the end of the effort at bipartisanship?

The World

Sen. Ben Nelson works hard for peace in the Senate

Global Politics

Senator Ben Nelson (D-Neb) has a long history of reaching across party lines to reach consensus on pressing issues in the Senate. In the face of the partisan bickering over the stimulus, Senator Nelson finds himself in the center of the debate.

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Roundtable discussion on the stimulus vote

Global Politics

President Obama’s $819 billion stimulus plan passed the House last night. Despite the president’s calls for bipartisanship, all House Republicans and eleven Democrats opposed the bill. What does this mean for the future of bipartisanship and the bailout?