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GOP Leaders In Congress Struggling To Maintain Power, Fulfill Agenda

Sen. Rand Paul Wins Conservative CPAC Straw Poll
Russian Opposition Leader Nemtsov Shot Dead: Official
Walker's Comments On His Foreign Policy Credentials Draw Democratic Criticism
FCC Tightens Internet Oversight With New Net Neutrality Rules
A Racial Slur And Second Chances
Obamacare Supporters May Make States' Rights Case Before Supreme Court
In Miami, Obama Vows To Veto Any Bill Blocking His Executive Immigration Action
Senate Leaders Reach Deal To Avoid Homeland Security Shutdown
Ted Strickland Announces Senate Run In Ohio

Contributors

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Peter Richardson

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Cynthia Tucker

E.J. Dionne

Leonard Pitts Jr.

David Sirota

Froma Harrop

Jill Lawrence

Carl Hiaasen

Private Equity's Private Math

By David Sirota
This Week In Crazy: Ron Paul Is Ready For Secession

By Henry Decker
GOP Dense When It Comes To Climate Change

By Ann McFeatters
Obamacare Faces The Abyss. Again.

By Jill Lawrence

Top News

Polls Show Most Americans Favor Pathway To Citizenship
Despite what the Tea Party-controlled GOP would have you think, Americans broadly agree on immigration reform.
By Cynthia Tucker
The GOP's Loud 'Yes' To 'No'
Congressional Republicans are killing their party's chances of winning the White House.
By E. J. Dionne

National Memo Editor’s Blog

‘Name An Accomplishment’: A Question Republicans Shouldn't Ask

By Joe Conason

Weekend Reader: 'Get What's Yours: The Secrets To Maxing Out Your Social Security'
By National Memo Staff
5 Lowlights From CPAC 2015 (So Far)
From birther jokes to STD rants, it's been another banner year at CPAC.
By Henry Decker
Private Equity's Private Math
Are private equity firms ripping off public employees?
By David Sirota
This Week In Crazy: Ron Paul Is Ready For Secession
Dr. Paul talks secession and food stamps, a GOP Rep. gets an anatomy lesson, and more.
By Henry Decker
A Racial Slur And Second Chances
In defense of now-infamous Cleveland news anchor Kristi Capel.
By Connie Schultz
GOP Dense When It Comes To Climate Change
Climate change truthers aren't just ignorant -- they're leaving America vulnerable to economic devastation.
By Ann McFeatters

THIS WEEK IN CRAZY

Even 'Moderate' Republicans Are Bent On Sabotage

By @LOLGOP

The Entire GOP Agenda Is A Talking Point Designed To Mislead The American People

By @LOLGOP

Can The GOP Save Itself From The Desire To Make A Hero Of Cliven Bundy?

By @LOLGOP

Endorse This

Endorse This: The Ballad Of Leonard Nimoy

Watch the great Leonard Nimoy in a 1960's musical tribute to The Hobbit.

By Eric Kleefeld

Endorse This: A Kiss From John Boehner?

Watch Speaker John Boehner really play hard-to-get with the press corps.

By Eric Kleefeld

Endorse This: House Of Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey has his own take on political problems today — and what Frank Underwood would do about them.

By Eric Kleefeld

Money

Private Equity's Private Math
Are private equity firms ripping off public employees?
By David Sirota
Union Leaders Vow To Fight Walker On Right To Work In Wisconsin
Labor is going back to war against Scott Walker.
By John McCormick and Mark Niquette
What's At Stake In The Latest Greek Bailout Crisis?
Greece's latest economic crisis could have a huge impact on the world economy.
By Carol J. Williams

Health

Late Night Roundup: 'Squirt-Up Economics'
The Daily Show spotlighted the problem of growing inequality — between the millionaires, and the even more elite billionaires.
By Eric Kleefeld
The Comeback Chick: Can You Spot A Nutrient-Dense Egg Yolk?
Eggs contain nutrients that lower heart disease risk -- but not all yolks are created equal.
By Clean Plates
Obamacare Could Complicate The Filing Of Your 2014 Tax Return
Here's how the new health care law could affect your taxes this year.
By Eleanor Laise

Weekend Reader

Weekend Reader: 'Get What's Yours: The Secrets To Maxing Out Your Social Security'
By National Memo Staff
Weekend Reader: 'Defending Beef: The Case For Sustainable Meat Production'
Should you eat beef? Author Nicolette Hahn Niman explodes popular conceptions about raising and consuming cattle.
By National Memo Staff
Weekend Reader: ‘Phantom Terror: Political Paranoia And The Creation Of The Modern State, 1789-1848’
How did our modern state of fear and paranoia begin?
By National Memo Staff

Lifestyle

Passenger Rights Group Calls For A Cap On Airline Change Fees
Are airlines are "engaging in rampant cartel-like behavior"?
By Hugo Martin
Devastating 'Hunting Ground' Documents Shocking Prevalence Of Campus Rape
A new documentary explores the epidemic of sexual assault on college campuses
By Kenneth Turan
President Obama: 'I Loved Spock'
President Obama released a statement on Friday, in honor of the late "Star Trek" performer Leonard Nimoy.
By National Memo Staff

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OPINION

Polls Show Most Americans Favor Pathway To Citizenship
By Cynthia Tucker

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BOOKS

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NATIONAL

GOP Leaders In Congress Struggling To Maintain Power, Fulfill Agenda
By Lisa Mascaro

Sen. Rand Paul Wins Conservative CPAC Straw Poll
FCC Tightens Internet Oversight With New Net Neutrality Rules
MONEY

Private Equity's Private Math
By David Sirota

Union Leaders Vow To Fight Walker On Right To Work In Wisconsin
What's At Stake In The Latest Greek Bailout Crisis?
LIFESTYLE

Passenger Rights Group Calls For A Cap On Airline Change Fees
By Hugo Martin

Devastating 'Hunting Ground' Documents Shocking Prevalence Of Campus Rape
President Obama: 'I Loved Spock'

WORLD

Russian Opposition Leader Nemtsov Shot Dead: Official
By AFP

Two Princes Are Rising Stars Of King Salman's Saudi Arabia
ISIS Panic Is Ebola 2.0
HEALTH

Late Night Roundup: 'Squirt-Up Economics'
By Eric Kleefeld

The Comeback Chick: Can You Spot A Nutrient-Dense Egg Yolk?
Obamacare Could Complicate The Filing Of Your 2014 Tax Return
VIDEO

Endorse This: The Ballad Of Leonard Nimoy
By Eric Kleefeld

Endorse This: A Kiss From John Boehner?
Endorse This: House Of Kevin Spacey

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