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Charles Mahtesian

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Dollars and Census

The national head count is about more than people—it’s also about federal money and power.

Charles Mahtesian
December 1, 2007

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Get Real

The politicization of the U.S. Attorney’s Office happened long before the Bush administration.

Charles Mahtesian
September 1, 2007

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The No Surprises Rule

In the 110th Congress, oversight is about more than oversight.

Charles Mahtesian
July 1, 2007

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Getting Up to Speed

Charles Mahtesian
June 1, 2007

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What’s in a Name?

Democrats recast committee titles to signal a new era.

Charles Mahtesian
May 1, 2007

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Immigration Redux

Case of imprisoned Border Control agents returns issue to forefront.

Charles Mahtesian
April 1, 2007

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A Lot to Learn

The new Democratic majority must avoid making rookie mistakes.

Charles Mahtesian
March 1, 2007

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Transfer of Power

Charles Mahtesian
February 1, 2007

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A Last-Minute Save

By rescuing the Medicare drug benefit, agency chiefs prevented 2006 from being even worse for the GOP.

Charles Mahtesian
January 1, 2007

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Pelosi’s Posse Targets Bush

Department chiefs can expect rough going on the Hill.

Charles Mahtesian
December 1, 2006

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Hidden Treasure

A puzzling Census Web site impedes support for the bureau's mission.

Charles Mahtesian
November 1, 2006

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Election Bait

Why Congress suddenly cares about illegal immigration.

Charles Mahtesian
October 1, 2006

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The Incumbent Advantage

Ousting the GOP majority is harder than it looks.

Charles Mahtesian
September 1, 2006

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Veterans in Vogue

Charles Mahtesian
July 1, 2006

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The Scenic Route

Charles Mahtesian
June 1, 2006

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At Revolution's End

Charles Mahtesian
May 1, 2006

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The Next Congress

Charles Mahtesian
April 1, 2006

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The Color of Exurbs

Charles Mahtesian
March 1, 2006

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Ambush Alley

Charles Mahtesian
February 1, 2006

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A Salute to the Hawk

Charles Mahtesian
January 1, 2006