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CBO: Federal deficit to hit $1.5T this year

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Last month’s bipartisan tax cuts and spending deal has deepened the federal deficit dramatically this year, putting the government on track for a nearly $1.5 trillion shortfall — the largest in history — the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday. Published 1:46 p.m. January 26, 2011

Egypt’s ruling party offers dialogue but no concessions

By Hadeel al-Shalchi and Hamza Hendawi - Associated Press

updated 12 minutes ago

Egypt’s ruling party said Thursday it was ready for a dialogue with the public but offered no concessions to address demands for a solution to rampant poverty and political change heard in the country’s largest anti-government protests in years. Published 9:30 a.m. January 27, 2011

Boehner backs revived school voucher plan

By Deborah Simmons and Joseph Weber - The Washington Times

New House Speaker John A. Boehner formally endorsed a bill Wednesday to revive and expand the school voucher program for the District of Columbia, calling it “a model for similar programs throughout our country.” Published 7:18 p.m. January 26, 2011