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Defense

Most Americans Believe in Obama's ISIS Plan, but Not in Him

A lot Americans support President Obama's plan to attack the Islamic State, even though a majority of Americans don't think it will work.

Management

Mitt Romney's Friends Keep Pushing Him to Run for President

Democrats have Hillary Clinton, but Republicans still lack a clear 2016 frontrunner to direct their speculation toward.

Tech

Here's What Congress Tweeted While Obama Was Asking for Their Support Against ISIL

On Twitter, Congress's reaction during and immediately after the speech was either disparaging, supportive, or completely off-topic.

Management

Two Government Agencies Are Feuding Over How Red States Should Expand Medicaid

GAO has "long-standing concerns" with the way the Department of Health approves Medicaid waivers.

Oversight

Rand Paul Will Have to Choose Between the Senate and the White House

Under Kentucky law, a candidate cannot appear on the ballot more than once.

Defense

Police Departments Keep Losing Their Military Humvees and Assault Rifles

At least four police departments have had their Pentagon issued Humvees stolen in the last five years.

Defense

National Guard Turns to Food Banks Because Rick Perry Hasn't Paid Them

The National Guard troops Texas Gov. Rick Perry ordered to the U.S. Mexico border last month are using food and gas aid from a local food bank because they haven't been paid in weeks.

Management

Eric Holder Almost Gives the Ferguson Race Speech Obama Couldn't

"I am the Attorney General of the United States. But I am also a black man," Holder says.

Management

Congress Members Can't Have the Same Obamacare As Everyone Else

Ron Barber joined the list of lawmakers who want you to know they're living with Obamacare just like us on Monday.

Defense

An Awkward Party With President Obama Is the Least of Hillary Clinton's Problems

Clinton and Obama will likely see each other this week, when they attend the same Martha's Vineyard birthday party.

Management

Edward Snowden Can Stay In Russia for Three More Years

The NSA leaker has been in legal limbo for the last week, ever since his initial political asylum grant expired on August 1.

Oversight

Washington D.C. Is Forbes' Coolest City — Here's What Went Wrong

List relies heavily on population statistics and not enough on entertainment factors.

Defense

Army Major General Killed in 'Inside' Attack at Afghan Military Academy

This is the highest-ranking member of the American military to die in hostilities surrounding the Afghanistan war.

Management

Obama Asks the GOP to 'Stop Hating All the Time'

The president says that “we could do so much more if Congress would come on and help out a little bit."