The Quiet Cost of Political Brinkmanship
Every standoff leaves scars that don't show up in the next day's headlines.
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FEATURED • OpinionDemocracy Doesn't Run on Deadlines Alone
Another near-miss in Washington should worry every American who expects government to simply function.
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