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Double Take 'Toons: A New Lease On Life?
June 28, 2012 The Senate leadership says they've reached a deal on student loans, and it now falls House to follow before the July 4 recess. No matter what happens, Matt Wuerker thinks there are bigger problems with student loans, and Jeff Danziger is worried about students' job prospects.
Double Take 'Toons: Supreme Anticipation
June 27, 2012 Tomorrow we'll likely know the fate of President Obama's health care legislation. Randy Bish and R.J. Matson break down the arguments facing the court in the final hours before the decision.
Double Take 'Toons: Olympic Blues?
June 27, 2012 The opening ceremony of London 2012 is now just a month away, but not everyone can forget their troubles for sport. Peter Nicholson contrasts the U.K. with the last European country to host the games, while Nate Beeler considers a possible unintended consequence of London's security measures.
Double Take 'Toons: What's Illegal In Arizona?
June 26, 2012 The Supreme Court rejected parts of Arizona's immigration law Monday, but upheld what many consider the most controversial part. Signe Wilkinson thinks the justices might feel differently if they were on the ground, while Lisa Benson is concerned about a state's ability to enforce its own laws.
Double Take 'Toons: Jerry Sandusky Convicted
June 25, 2012 The jury found the former Penn State assistant coach guilty on 45 of 48 counts. Joe Heller and Clay Bennett had already reached the same conclusion.
Double Take 'Toons: The Root Of All Politics?
June 25, 2012 No matter who the candidate is, campaign fundraising is an unappetizing proposition. Steve Kelley and R.J. Matson prove the point.
Double Take 'Toons: The Deciders?
June 24, 2012 Does President Obama have the authority to allow "Dream Act Kids" to live and work in the open without fear of being deported? Eric Allie doesn't think so, while R.J. Matson is unsure what Mitt Romney would do if he was president.
Double Take 'Toons: Never Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll?
June 23, 2012 Both Paul McCartney of the Beatles and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys turned 70 this week. Mike Luckovich and Aislin pay their respects.
Double Take 'Toons: Fur Flies Over 'Furious'
June 22, 2012 Rep Daryl Issa's House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt. Mike Lester and Nick Anderson see red over the controversy.
Double Take 'Toons: DOJ Whiffs?
June 21, 2012 As if Attorney General Eric Holder didn't have enough problems, the Department of Justice has lost two high-profile prosecutions against John Edwards and Roger Clemens. Nick Anderson and Bob Englehart put the most recent defeat in classic baseball terms.
Double Take 'Toons: Democracy Inaction?
June 20, 2012 The elections in Egypt and Greece may not resolve the problems confronting the countries. Bob Engelhart and Tom Janssen examine the new challenges facing two of the world's oldest nations.
Double Take 'Toons: American Fairy Tales?
June 19, 2012 President Obama announced that he would not seek to deport law-abiding immigrants under age 30 who were illegally brought to the U.S. as children. Mike Lester and Jeff Danziger use the opportunity to play "once upon a time."
Double Take 'Toons: Holder In Undue Course?
June 18, 2012 Will the House hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt for failing to fully comply with "Fast and Furious" subpoenas? Both Randall Enos and Randy Bish see racial politics at play, but disagree over who's doing the dealing.
Double Take 'Toons: Happy Fathers Day 2012
June 17, 2012 Nate Beeler and J.D. Crowe help us remember why dads mean so much to us.
Double Take 'Toons: Dimon Mined?
June 16, 2012 Would better regulations have prevented J.P. Morgan Chase's multi-billion dollar trading losses? Pat Bagley doesn't buy CEO Jamie Dimon's assurances that no further measures are required, while Nick Anderson doesn't think they're likely.
