Politics

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“There is a huge gap between Bill Clinton’s effort to take the Democratic Party to the center and Barack Obama’s effort to take it to the left. So I think, in a funny kind of way, having President Clinton at the Democratic convention may highlight the difference between the two choices,” said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)

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Former President Bill Clinton will officially renominate President Obama, but Republicans are eager to win over his supporters. (Associated Press)

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Republican Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Charles Grassley of Iowa celebrated their first “Meat Monday” this week with 52 orders from Hill Country Barbecue in the District. The savory indulgence came in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture encouraging its employees to boycott meat on Mondays. (Courtesy Sen. John Cornyn)

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“We are trying to find the best possible mix. We all agree that about [$14.1 billion] must be found in spending [cuts]. We all agree that we need another two years, and of course we all agree that our path is uphill and difficult.” — Yannis Stournaras,¿Greece finance minister