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Cost of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for US: $4 trillion
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have already cost the United States about $2.5 trillion, and researchers expect the price tag to reach some $4 trillion.
US relationship with oppressive regimes under scrutiny
Washington's past compromises now plagues its policy throughout the Arab World: supporting an unpopular strongman in exchange for a military stronghold....
With $9 billion deficit, US Postal Service may shut down
Unless Congress takes emergency action, some say the Postal Service, operating at a deficit of $9 billion, could shut down by this winter....
National Security specialist Juliette Kayyem reflects on 9/11
The former assistant secretary in the Department of Homeland Security reflects on 9/11 and how the U.S. has borne the tragedy....
White House issues guidelines for 9/11 commemorations
Obama administration's guidelines for 9/11 commemorations stress public service and remembrance in place of freedom rallies or nationalistic pride....
Why the US is unprepared for natural disasters
Bad land-use, urban sprawl and cost-cutting measures by utilities leave US vulnerable to destruction caused by Hurricane Irene and other recent natural disasters....
FEMA aid to victims of Hurricane Irene could be limited
Political wrangling and budget problems could hurt the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to help victims of disasters like Hurricane Irene. ...
Dramatic shift in immigration policy for Obama administration
Change in immigration policy allows illegal immigrants without criminal records to stay in the US and apply for a work permit....
Debt panel considers military budget cuts
Congress debt panel discuss making cuts in defense, intelligence and military spending, including pensions for retirees with 20 years of military service....
Examining 10 years of US counterterrorism
A new book details how US counterterrorism efforts evolved in the 10 years after 9/11 from a kill-and-capture strategy to one of Cold War deterrence....
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