World War I marked the opening act of modern chemical warfare, and that conflict’s example was followed throughout the twentieth century by regimes from Benito Mussolini’s Italy to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and, most recently, Bashar al-Assad’s Syria. Our full presentation gives more details on the role of chemical weapons in world history and international relations. read more...
Fewer than 50 House races in a field of 435 are expected to be at all competitive in 2014, one of the narrowest landscapes in recent memory, and Republicans have a secure hold on their control of the chamber. There is more room for movement in the Senate, where Republicans are expected to make gains but will likely fall short of retaking the majority. read more...
Coal remains the single largest source of electricity generation in the United States, at 37 percent of all production, and natural gas is second at 30 percent. But the sources of energy used to feed the electric grid vary widely based on the natural resources and regulatory environments in different geographic areas. read more...
Assistance to Egypt became a fixture of U.S. foreign policy after the 1979 Israel-Egypt peace treaty, and total aid to the country has topped $1.5 billion nearly every year since. read more...
Alaska Senator Mark Begich, a Democrat, is in a tough race for reelection this year, and…
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