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Bob Woodward comes to town

Posted on November 30, 2010 by alexanderfogleman

I will be heading down to the Elliot School of International Affairs (at George Washington University) later this evening to hear Bob Woodward, author of All the President’s Men and Obama’s Wars, give a speech tonight. Look for an update … Continue reading →

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A Silent Victory in Afghanistan

Posted on October 13, 2010 by alexanderfogleman

I was reading an op-ed article from yesterday’s Washington Post by Michael Gerson about how America will secure victory in Afghanistan. His idea? They already are, but it is largely a silent victory, overshadowed by the greater political stories of … Continue reading →

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NATO, Germany, Russia, and the Future, Part 5

Posted on September 7, 2010 by alexanderfogleman

The final section of the research paper presents the conclusions based on the finding of my research. A follow up post will present opinions on the current and future situation, as described by the research. Conclusions Germany suffers from its … Continue reading →

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NATO, Germany, Russia, and the Future, Part 4

Posted on September 6, 2010 by alexanderfogleman

Part 4 of this essay covers the current relationship between NATO and Russia, with policy input from the German side of affairs. It notes both cooperation and distrust present in the multi-state dialogues going on, and points out high and … Continue reading →

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New Federal Aid to Small Businesses Package Announced

Posted on May 25, 2010 by alexanderfogleman

I grabbed this from POLITICO this morning. It’s a 6-page fact sheet from the Administration’s newest effort to increase the development and capital flow for small businesses. Some noticeable excerpts: – $30 bn in new loans – 0% capital gains … Continue reading →

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Obama gets second win. Brown plays nice. (It comes with video!)

Posted on May 21, 2010 by alexanderfogleman

Yesterday afternoon the Senate passed the sweeping financial overhaul bill by a vote of 59-39. Obama can go ahead and chalk that one up as a second major win for his agenda this year. Scott Brown (R-Mass), Chuck Grassley (R … Continue reading →

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Coming up this week:

Posted on May 4, 2010 by alexanderfogleman

I will be checking in with Harry Mitchell’s office and his Chief of Staff in an on going quest to find some purpose for myself. Or, in other words, I will be looking for work on the Hill. Wish me … Continue reading →

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