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  Washington Ramps-Up Focus on Jobs and the Economy

  Updated 1 hr., 27 min. ago

  This week in Washington will be filled with discussion on job creation and deficit reduction. The Washington Journal kicks off the week by devoting much of its program to jobs and the economy. At 7:15 am (ET), two economists will explain each part of the President’s jobs plan, and at 9:15 am (ET), a segment on “Your Money” will discuss low-income rental assistance programs.

  Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, co-chairs of the bipartisan deficit reduction committee, hold a news conference this afternoon on a letter they wrote to the “super committee,” which suggests they work to cut the deficit by more than $1.5 trillion. “We urge you to ‘go big’ and develop a large-scale debt reduction package sufficient to stabilize the debt as a share of the economy,” they wrote.  Simpson and Bowles chaired the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, which released a proposal last year to cut $4 trillion from the deficit over the next ten years.

  Congress’ bipartisan, bicameral “super committee” holds its first hearing Tuesday, which will be covered live on the C‑SPAN networks. Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf will testify on the history and drivers of the nation’s debt. More »

• What it’s going to take to win war on terror

  Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an author and cultural apologist says most Americans still don’t know why the U.S. is fighting radical Islam.

  What happened to Bachmann’s campaign?

  Political scientist and presidential election analyst Charles Dunn is convinced Rick Perry’s surge in the polls was a major factor in the recent personnel shake-up in Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign.

  Dr. Jeremiah ‘impressed’ by Perry

  While Pastor David Jeremiah is “impressed” with Texas Governor Rick Perry, he believes the GOP presidential candidate needs to answer some questions about his reported involvement with an Islamic organization.

Defining ‘Fair’ in Obama’s ‘Paying a Fair Share’ Rhetoric

by Gary Wickert

The president’s redistributionist notion of “fairness” is anything but fair.

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Egypt’s Botched Revolution

by Michael J. Totten

The only problem with the Egyptian revolution is that it was not a revolution.

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John Nampion vs. The Hometown Community Homeowners Association

• Fall TV falls further into ‘sex sells’ mindset

  The Media Research Center is warning television viewers they should prepare for another season of filth.

  Focusing on calories

  The Christian Medical Association is weighing in on the continued effort to revamp the nutrition labels of foods and beverages.

  Thomasson: ‘Elections have consequences’

  One pro-family leader says two anti-family bills afoot in California prove that the election of Democrats to the state legislature will ensure consequences.

  Conservatives addressing criminal justice system

  A prison reform group has received a significant endorsement from former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, making him the latest conservative to sign the Right on Crime “Statement of Principles.”

  Regs on sex-focused businesses remain

  A three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court has upheld an Ohio law that regulates sexually-oriented businesses.

  Shutdown of circumcision ban likely

  California legislators have passed a bill that protects the rights of parents to circumcise their male children, and a pro-Israel group expects the governor to sign it into law.

  GOP gaining California’s trust

  A recent poll reveals that Republicans are gaining voter support for their game plan on mending the ailing economy.

  Post-abortion mental risks women need to know

  A pro-family advocacy group thinks women should know about new research that shows abortion is harmful to their mental health.

  A changed America: Marking 10 years since 9-11

  NEW YORK – Ten years. Of longing for loved ones lost in the worst terrorist attacks to happen on American soil. Of sending sons, daughters, fathers and mothers off to war in foreign lands. Of redefining what safety means and worrying about another 9/11 – or something even worse.

  The only real hope for America’s future

  Dr. Michael Youssef recently visited Ground Zero in New York City — and in a video he shares his thoughts on America’s current direction and the power the cross holds as a hope for her future.

  All the wrong 9-11 lessons

  Ten years after September 11, 2001, our children are being spoon-fed the thin gruel of progressive political correctness over the stiff antidote of truth about what happened that day and who did it.

  ‘Green’ school curriculum labeled as one-sided

  There’s concern that children in Maryland are being indoctrinated with an alarmist “green” agenda.

  Abortionist caught in lies, under investigation

  A Utah-based abortionist is being disciplined for her years of lying and performing dangerous medical procedures.

  Taking the easy way out

  Pastor David Jeremiah believes New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is taking the easy way out in choosing to ban all religions from Sunday’s tenth anniversary commemoration for those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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• Congress Remembers 9/11

  Holds memorial service on Capitol steps

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  The nation paused yesterday to remember the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ceremonies continue today in Washington as Congressional members attend a remembrance event on the East Front steps of the Capitol.

  There will be welcoming remarks by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) followed by the National Anthem. House and Senate leaders Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Harry Reid and Boehner will give remarks and then a moment of silence. Senate Chaplain Barry Black will conclude the ceremony with a benediction. C‑SPAN’s LIVE coverage of the ceremony begins at 6pm ET. More »

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• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Hosts Forum on Latinos & Public Policy

  Discussions on economy, immigration

  Updated 1 hr., 22 min. ago

  

  Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population and their impact on public policy has been increasing along with their numbers.  Today the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is hosting a conference on issues facing the Latino community and the country as a whole.

  They are currently discussing how the recession and unemployment have affected Latinos.  Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan is taking part along with National Journal’s Ron Brownstein, and Nina Vaca of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  PBS NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez will moderate.   More »

For Perry, being governor has perks

By KENNETH P. VOGEL | 09/12/11 9:30 AM

• 6 things to watch in Monday’s debate

  By MAGGIE HABERMAN & ALEXANDER BURNS | 9/12/11 9:55 AM

  Battle lines between the GOP frontrunners are in flux.

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• GOP grumbles about jobs plan

  By MARIN COGAN & JAKE SHERMAN | 9/12/11 10:10 AM

  

• Congress to get jobs bill Monday

  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 9/12/11 10:04 AM

  President Obama laid out his plan Thursday night.

  • DNC campaigns for Obama jobs plan

• Could Obama bill bleed health jobs?

  By MATT DOBIAS | 9/12/11 10:06 AM

  Providers are warning that the president’s plan might actually hurt employment in their sector.

• Pawlenty endorses Romney

  By ALEXANDER BURNS | 9/12/11 10:10 AM

  Praises him for his “leadership ability.”

  • Romney emails on Pawlenty endorsement

• Playbook: Spanish Web

  By MIKE ALLEN | 9/12/11 9:26 AM

  Ogilvy government relations launches Spanish site.

  • Morning Score: Romney tackles labor
  • Morning Money: Why the economy stinks
  • Morning Defense: Budget debate drives
  • The Huddle: N.Y. panic button
  • Morning Tech: Time for patent reform work
  • POLITICO Pulse: AHA warns about job cuts
  • Morning Energy: Bigwigs scramble

• Redistricting sparks big-time feuds

  By ALEX ISENSTADT | 9/12/11 6:54 AM

  

• ‘We hold fast to our freedoms’

  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 9/12/11 8:52 AM

  Obama and Bush appear together at ground zero.

  • Obamas ‘particularly moved’ at 9/11 site
  • Obama speaks at 9/11 memorial concert

• Graham: 3,000 GIs in Iraq a ‘disaster’

  By MACKENZIE WEINGER | 9/12/11 9:29 AM

  He calls the plan a “formula for disaster.”

  • Rumsfeld: Don’t weaken us
  • Rumsfeld: Terrorists can’t shut down DOD

• Did Bush roll eyes at Cheney?

  By TIM MAK | 9/12/11 10:17 AM

  The vice president’s interest in bombing a Syrian nuclear plant prompted the gesture, Woodward says.

• 5 myths in Obama’s jobs speech

  By FRANK DONATELLI | 9/12/11 8:05 AM

  Opinion: The president says the bill’s $450 billion cost is paid for. It’s not.

• VIDEO: This week last year

  By ALEXANDER TROWBRIDGE | 9/12/11 7:26 AM

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• How the rich blew up the banks

  By CHARLES R. MORRIS | 9/12/11 4:45 AM

  Opinion: For crash prevention, reeling back the Bush tax policies is the obvious place to start.

• Report: 1 in 7 drivers uninsured

  By MACKENZIE WEINGER | 9/12/11 9:19 AM

  Mississippi is home to the largest percentage of insurance scofflaws, an industry group says.

• Budget may spur safety network

  By TONY ROMM | 9/12/11 8:00 AM

  A  communication system for first responders was a top idea from the 9/11 Commission.

• Amid events, U.S. remains on alert

  By MACKENZIE WEINGER | 9/12/11 8:15 AM

  Authorities check out a tip about an Al Qaeda plot.

  • Giuliani: 9/11 changed U.S. in ‘good ways’
  • McCain: Torture hurt us
  • Wolfowitz: Attacks likely if U.S. leaves too soon

• VIDEO: POLITICO Playback

  By POLITICO STAFF | 9/12/11 8:38 AM

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• Biden thanks ’9/11 generation’

  By KENDRA MARR | 9/11/11 11:29 AM

  He says, “Never before in our history has America asked so much over such a sustained period.”

• Bush cites Lincoln on 9/11

  By ABBY PHILLIP | 9/11/11 1:19 PM

  He reads a Lincoln quote at the tribute.

  • Bush lays wreath at Pentagon
  • Bush speaks before NFL openers

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  Obama renews pressure on Congress

  The president will tell lawmakers, once again, to pass the jobs plan coming their way soon.

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  Bloomberg recovers in new poll

  Mayor Bloomberg is cruising to a higher job approval rating in a new Quinnipiac poll.

• The Arena

  Hill bipartisanship unrealistic?

  Former Reps. Artur Davis, Michael Arcuri, state Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Tim Mathern weigh in.

• The politics of a USPS default

  By JOSEPH WILLIAMS | 9/12/11 10:13 AM

  

• K St. tries ‘super’ local strategy

  By ANNA PALMER | 9/12/11 10:17 AM

  Looks to supercommitteee members’ hometowns.

  • Tech cash floods debt panel

• Deficit panel eyes good ol’ options

  By SCOTT WONG | 9/12/11 9:33 AM

  They don’t seem to be pushing for fresh ideas.

  • Meet the supercommittee

• Republican poised for upset in NY-9

  By ALEX ISENSTADT | 9/12/11 8:45 AM

  A second poll shows Turner on the verge of victory.

  • The bottom line in NY-9
  • Polling Israel in NY-9
  • NY-9 mailer depicts mosque, 9/11 site
  • Bob Turner created Jerry Springer

• RNC: Solyndra is ‘stimulus failure’

  By TIM MAK | 9/12/11 10:18 AM

  They’re trying to make the investigation of the California solar energy firm into a liability for Obama.

• ‘First grandma’ embraces life in D.C.

  By AMIE PARNES | 9/12/11 9:18 AM

  

• Congress faces fall crunch time

  By SEUNG MIN KIM | 9/12/11 9:47 AM

  Can lawmakers ever cut a deal before the 11th hour?

• N. Carolina weighs gay marriage ban

  By MACKENZIE WEINGER | 9/12/11 8:24 AM

  The move could draw conservative voters to the polls in 2012 in a state Obama won by a razor-thin margin.

• How to fix a broken Congress

  By LEE H. HAMILTON | 9/11/11 9:40 PM

  Opinion: Congress has to want to change, and we as voters must play our role in bringing that about.

• Legislators’ challenge: Rebuild center

  By JOHN C. DANFORTH | 9/12/11 9:08 AM

  Opinion: Compromise, the capacity to work out differences, is the key element of workable politics.

• 5 primaries to watch

  By ALEX ISENSTADT & DAVID CATANESE | 9/12/11 9:42 AM

  

• Time to tear down ideological walls

  By TOM DAVIS | 9/11/11 10:45 PM

  Opinion: Failure to deal with the nation’s problems will have adverse consequences for both parties.

• How did Congress get so polarized?

  By VIC FAZIO | 9/12/11 10:05 AM

  Opinion: Members of both parties should, in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “disenthrall” themselves.

• King dedication set for Oct. 16

  By DAVID COHEN | 9/12/11 8:58 AM

  The new date doesn’t have quite the resonance of the original.

• C-SPAN eyes nation’s biggest losers

  By JONATHAN MARTIN | 9/12/11 9:02 AM

  A new series focuses on the impact of presidential also-rans, from Henry Clay to Ross Perot.

• Political comic books super success

  By PATRICK GAVIN | 9/11/11 10:35 PM

  

• Bachmann prepping to swing at Perry

  By MAGGIE HABERMAN | 9/11/11 10:37 PM

  She is preparing to attack the Texas governor on his Social Security stance at the Florida debate.

• Amodei leads in Nevada early voting

  By DAN HIRSCHHORN | 9/10/11 6:20 PM

  Many Democrats quietly begin preparing themselves for a bad loss.