James Oliphant

Chicago Tribune

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National correspondent for the Chicago Tribune

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Last week the  Republicans , and yesterday the  President , laid out their long-term plans for reducing the deficit, defining differences that will be crucial in next year's election…

President Obama Addresses Entitlements

Last week the Republicans , and yesterday the President , laid out their long-term plans for reducing the deficit, defining differences that will be crucial in next year's election…

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Last week, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan said the  Republicans' plan  to reduce the deficit would restructure entitlement programs and cut taxes.

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Last week, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan said the Republicans' plan to reduce the deficit would restructure entitlement programs and cut taxes.

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As Republicans prepared for tomorrow's vote to repeal healthcare reform, the Obama Administration released a  report  on the benefits that would be lost by millions of Americans.

Republicans Ready for Vote on Healthcare, Dems Push Back

As Republicans prepared for tomorrow's vote to repeal healthcare reform, the Obama Administration released a report on the benefits that would be lost by millions of Americans.

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