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October 8, 2013
Nate Cohn
2013's Shutdown Backlash Against the GOP Is Actually Weaker Than 1996's
October 7, 2013
Julia Fisher
If There Are Enough Votes to End the Shutdown, Why Don't They Just Vote?
October 7, 2013
Eric A. Posner
Three Ways Obama Could Raise the Debt Ceiling On His Own
The controversial, risky options if Congress doesn't act
October 1, 2013
The New Republic Staff
From the Stacks: A Mash Note to John Boehner
October 1, 2013
Nate Cohn
The Failed Republican Moderate Revolt is Good News
September 30, 2013
Nora Caplan-Bricker
Tomorrow the Most Important Word on Capitol Hill Will Be "Essential"
September 30, 2013
Alec MacGillis
Meet the House Republican Who Compared Himself to the Flight 93 Heroes
September 30, 2013
Nate Cohn
No, the Shutdown Won't Destroy the Republicans' Majority

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