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The Monitor's View | 11/03/09
Their latest defiance will undermine his grand goal. He must act more forcefully.
The Monitor's View | 11/02/09
The US needs to help the tainted Afghan president – and local and regional leaders – visibly improve the lives of the population.
The Monitor's View | 10/30/09
Consumers, spurred by temporary government spending, helped lift the economy from the doldrums. Now investments need a spur.
The Monitor's View | 10/29/09
Ankara must be careful that its "zero problems" policy on its borders doesn't create new problems that alienate old friends.
The Monitor's View | 10/28/09
Personal options in any federal support of 'wellness' programs need to be wider.
The Monitor's View | 10/27/09
As a new member of the UN Human Rights Council, the US must persuade other countries not to go along.
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