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Obama to Press Centrist Agenda in His Address

President Obama will strike a theme of national unity and renewal in his State of the Union address Tuesday as he stresses the need for both government spending in key areas and an attack on the budget deficit.

As State of the Union Nears, Congress Plays Musical Chairs

Since calls began for lawmakers to mix it up rather than sit with their own party, there has been a scramble.

The Shadow War

Former Spy With Agenda Operates a Private C.I.A.

A network of spies run by Duane R. Clarridge shows how private citizens can exploit the chaos of rivalries inside the government to carry out their agenda.

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Federal Research Center Will Help Develop Medicines

A plan to start a billion-dollar government drug development center is a result of the Obama administration’s concerns about the slowing pace of new drugs coming out of the pharmaceutical industry.

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Jets’ Strategy Works Wonders — So Far

In their two playoff victories, the Jets flooded the secondary with defensive backs, forcing Peyton Manning and Tom Brady out of their comfort zones.

Ward Has Reliable Hands, and Comments

Hines Ward is the longest-tenured Steeler, and he has embraced his role as elder statesman and unofficial team spokesman.

The Thorny Path to a National Black Museum

Addressing a topic as fraught as race would be challenging anywhere, but it is particularly tricky within the Smithsonian.

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Maybe Japan Was Just a Warm-Up

Can Washington use the same trade strategies with China that it used in the 1980s with Japan.

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Growing Grapes as Part of a Real-Life Script

The actor and director Emilio Estevez considers his vineyard a complementary pursuit to his work in film, and not merely a hobby.

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Gabrielle Giffords, Sarah Palin and America’s obsession with the rootin’-tootin’ female politician.

 

Week in Review

Thucydides knew fear can trap states into war. Obama and Hu seemed to take a lesson from him last week.

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New Cityscape, in Search of Green Space

Fourth Avenue has several distinct sections, from a growing string of bars to a quiet zone of row houses.

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Mitsubishi is making some major changes to its American vehicle lineup. Say goodbye to the Galant, Eclipse and Endeavor.

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Jeremy Allaire of Brightcove, an online video platform, says new businesses must make the right initial hires, as they will set the foundation for growth.

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