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Backlog at a 20th century Veterans Administration

It has been more than two decades since the Veterans Administration was elevated to a cabinet department. But its dreary public image endures and not without reason. Read More

File Photo: Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency General David Petraeus. His record as a public servant has been tainted by a personal indiscretion. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters/Files)

Knocking our heroes off their pedestals

Expecting perfection from our public officials sets us up for disappointment and robs us of capable leaders. Read More

What both sides got wrong about Libya at VP debate

It may have seemed like good politics for VP Biden to portray the tragedy as beyond the administration’s control, but that was a foolish thing to do. But the Democrats also have a point about Republican obstructionism when it comes to defense spending. Read More