Tired of budget shenanigans? Here’s an answer.

By Lee H. Hamilton

With the formal release of President Obama’s budget, the pieces are finally in place for a reprise of the Washington drama we’ve all come to know. There will be high-stakes negotiations, l

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Guest Opinion | Thursday, January 3,2013

One thing we can agree on about government

By Lee H. Hamilton

We are locked in a seemingly permanent debate over the proper size and scope of government. It was a centerpiece of the recent presidential campaign. It featured heavily in the maneuvering over the &l

Guest Opinion | Thursday, November 8,2012

Civil discourse and the clash of ideas

By Lee H. Hamilton

The election of 2012 has called attention to how difficult it is for Americans to talk reasonably with one another about public policy challenges. Our civic dialogue – how we sort through issues

Guest Opinion | Thursday, July 19,2012

Quell excessive partisanship

By Lee H. Hamilton

There are lots of ways in which members of Congress differ from the American people. They are wealthier, whiter and older. Proportionally more of them are men, and far more are lawyers. All of these d