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Do We Need to Prepare for More and Stronger Storms? Nov 01, 2012

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One lesson from Superstorm Sandy: low-lying urban centers are vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. What will it take to prepare for the next one?

After Hurricane Sandy, Assessing FEMA Oct 31, 2012

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Superstorm Sandy has FEMA back in the headlines, with potential consequences for the Presidential campaign.

Superstorm Sandy, Voting Machines and Stealing the Election Oct 30, 2012

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It's been only a day since Superstorm Sandy made landfall. We look at the damage and what the future might bring. Also, challenges to the integrity of electronic voting.

The Gathering Storm and the Campaign for the White House Oct 29, 2012

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A storm of historic proportions could have historic political consequences as well -- on the presidential campaigns of both political parties.

'Waitress Moms,' 'Walmart Moms' and Undecided Voters Oct 26, 2012

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With the campaign down to a few precious days, the few undecided voters are said to be women. Who are they? Where do they live? Whatever happened to "soccer moms?"

The Missing Issues in the Presidential Campaign Oct 25, 2012

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Are increasingly polarized voters choosing along party lines without knowing where their candidates really stand on climate change, drug wars, the Eurozone, gun control?

Drones, the CIA and the 'Disposition Matrix' Oct 24, 2012

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With almost no public discussion, President Obama has expanded the use of targeted killings. How has the policy developed? How could it change the role of the CIA?

The Last Debate: Foreign Policy, with Just Two Weeks to Go Oct 23, 2012

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The debates are over and it's on to the swing states in a presidential campaign that's almost over. Is last night's debate on foreign policy likely to make a difference?

US Foreign Policy Seen from Foreign Shores Oct 22, 2012

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Presidential elections are not won on foreign policy issues, but they are the focus of tonight's debate. Do people overseas see real differences between Obama and Romney?

Obama and Romney to Square Off on Foreign Policy Oct 19, 2012

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Foreign policy, which may not decide the election, is now subject to vigorous public discussion, and it's the subject of Monday's final debate. But do the candidates disagree as much as they'd like us to think?

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