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...this way, the ground has been laid for the great stimulus fight of 2009. A spending bill of enormous size must be passed with the cooperation of political enemies in a compressed timetable. It is a challenge that will soon dwarf the abilities of Obama to shine in front of cameras on Capitol Hill. On Monday he got to do a victory lap. By the end of the day, the real work will begin...
...soon as the summer. For Republicans, the concern is that a divisive battle could motivate Hispanic turnout for Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections. For Democrats, the concern is that independent voters, who are deeply concerned about high unemployment and a still sluggish economy, will see a major fight over citizenship for undocumented immigrants as an unwelcome distraction from other priorities. Democrats have already introduced an immigration bill in the House, and one is expected in the Senate early next year...
...Israeli officials] decided stupidly to invade Gaza, we will fight them with God's help. We will fight them like lions." -USA Today, March...
...into the ground campaign, officials feel confident that they're doing just that. A message sent by the Israeli chief of staff to his troops just before the ground offensive began captures the mood well. "Our enemies were mistaken when they believed that we were weak and would not fight back," it read. Israelis hope that optimism and sense of momentum lasts. But a kidnapping or two, or some serious engagements in Gaza's urban jungle, and the mood could change very quickly...
...waging a violent offensive against the central government on and off for more than 20 years. Federal forces recently announced they had captured the Tigers' capital, Kilinochchi, but it's a safe bet that, regardless of territory lost or possibly dwindling ranks, the guerillas will not give up their fight willingly...