Keith Peterson
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The role of friction and the duty of Congress in fighting fraud, waste and abuseMar 02, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Congress shares blame for fraud against federal programs. Reluctance to fund enforcement and rushed distribution of pandemic aid enabled billions in false claims. More inspectors could help but political will is lacking.
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Parsing the president’s remarks on Ukraine warFeb 23, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Trump made false claims about the Russia-Ukraine war, praising Russia's willingness to negotiate and blaming Ukraine for not making a deal sooner. He showed ignorance of history and the facts on the ground.
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Maybe it’s time for Congress to wake up and get involvedFeb 20, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Attempts to cut spending and balance budget failed. What worked? Tax hikes, growth, and reinventing government. But now huge challenges loom.
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Who, really, are the federal employees now under fire?Feb 09, 2025 4:00 am - As Secretary Hegseth takes charge of the Pentagon, he aims to create an "iron dome" missile defense system to protect the U.S., but faces technological and diplomatic challenges - and will it make us safer anyway?
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Vital agency at risk amid chaos, court fights, fear, and uncertaintyFeb 05, 2025 4:00 am - As Secretary Hegseth takes charge of the Pentagon, he aims to create an "iron dome" missile defense system to protect the U.S., but faces technological and diplomatic challenges - and will it make us safer anyway?
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Hegseth’s vision a costly step in arms race that has never pausedFeb 01, 2025 2:38 pm - As Secretary Hegseth takes charge of the Pentagon, he aims to create an "iron dome" missile defense system to protect the U.S., but faces technological and diplomatic challenges - and will it make us safer anyway?
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Refugee suspension a brutal blow for Afghans who helped U.S.Jan 24, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Bipartisan efforts to pass legislation helping Afghans who aided the U.S. have failed, and the suspension of refugee status for those who are here puts many in danger.
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Perception of madness is a risky foundation for foreign policyJan 12, 2025 4:00 am - During the 1968 presidential campaign, Republican candidate Richard Nixon confided to H.R. Haldeman his idea to end the war in Vietnam, an exchange Haldeman, soon to be N...
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Key question: How deeply has Hegseth examined defense issues?Jan 08, 2025 4:00 am - If and when Pete Hegseth appears before his Senate inquisitors, he is sure to face questions about his views on women both in combat and in a hotel bar. He will be asked ...
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Reflections on a presidential cabinet that workedDec 17, 2024 4:00 am - As the drama of President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks unfolds, we might take a minute to appreciate the stability and the competence of the Biden cabinet. Trump supporter...