Has Government Worker Pay Been Shrinking?
Eric Katz of Government Executive points to “The Incredible Shrinking Pay Raise in One Chart.”
Only Nixon Could Go to China–Because Nobody Else Wanted To
The opening to China was entirely Richard Nixon’s idea. Henry Kissinger opposed it vehemently.
Will Fewer Soldiers and Marines Come with Fewer Wars?
My latest for The National Interest, “Hagel’s Defense Cuts: The Least Bad Choice,” is out.
White House: U.S. Will Leave Afghanistan If Karzai Balks On New Troop Deal
Hamid Karzai’s refusal to sign a new security agreement may result in all U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan by the end of the year.
HaHa Clinton-Dix Tired of Monica Lewinski Jokes
Worst part about being named HaHa Clinton-Dix? ‘The whole President Clinton thing with Monica Lewinsky’
Pentagon Defies Congress with Budget Request
Poking the eye of the institution that passes your budget is a bold choice.
Yanukovych Out in Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has been forced out of Kyiv—and possibly out of power entirely.
Garrick Utley Dead at 74
Veteran newsman Garrick Utley has died from prostate cancer at the age of 74.
Why Do American Politicians Wrap Themselves in ‘House of Cards’?
Peggy Noonan asks an interesting question.