Washington

Staying in America, No Thanks to Washington
National Journal
After being featured in a National Journal cover story from March about how Washington can't solve simple problems with bipartisan-backed solutions–starting with how to allow more high-skilled immigrants into the country–the British-born tech

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Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice
Chicago Sun-Times
Taken from a hospital in his homeland and put on a plane for the US after Chinese authorities suddenly told him Saturday to pack and prepare to leave, Chen Guangcheng embraced his new surroundings at New York University and renewed his call to fight

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Faux history for the GOP
Salon
On May 8, John Boehner authorized the use of Statuary Hall in the US Capitol for a religious service to commemorate the first inauguration of George Washington. Among the speakers was Barton, who is revered by social conservatives because he argues

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Even $3 Trillion Can't Buy China Love or Good PR
Bloomberg
China's $3.3 trillion of currency reserves are a nice thing to have when you want to polish your image. Even if money can't buy you love, it sure can buy lots of positive buzz. The most-populous nation has been throwing tens of billions of dollars at

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'The US will not abandon the Philippines'
Philippine Star
The report shows that Filipino-American organizations now have political clout in Washington since their numbers can be parlayed into a significant force especially with State Representatives that are largely elected by Filipino-Americans.

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