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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Congressional wage reductions should be added to sequester

Congressional wage reductions should be added to sequester

March 4, 2013

On Friday, President Obama officially signed the order to begin $85 billion in across-the-board budget cuts for 2013. I have a message for Congress: If you are going to furlough...

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Violence Against Women Act wrongly rejected by Congress

February 25, 2013
Violence Against Women Act was wrongly rejected by Congress, and the redrafted version does not include all factions of women.
Fiscal cliff deadline does not facilitate budget plan

Fiscal cliff deadline does not facilitate budget plan

February 24, 2013
The truth about compromise is that no one is completely satisfied.
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Unproductive Congress does not deserve re-election

October 28, 2012
Voters should re-elect incumbent representatives if they believe they will do a better job, not on their records.

Congressional Elections

October 26, 2012
Sometimes overshadowed, congressional elections are just as important during an election year. See the district elections closes to NYU.
Election Day not only for deciding President

Election Day not only for deciding President

September 27, 2012
While most of the focus on the upcoming Nov. 6 election centers around the presidential race, the real stakes lie in congressional campaign.