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American satirists Bill Hamilton and Vint Lawrence understood what makes the powerful what they are
The deficit hawks were mistaken before 2008 and they remain so
A new play at Hammersmith’s Lyric Theatre promises to chill the blood
The looming sequestration must be avoided at all costs, says Roger Altman
Bond wobble could focus minds on helping solve deadlock
Business leaders take sides in US election
Barack Obama’s speech was fine in its way, but the timing was wrong
Political parties have little reason to compromise, says Robin Harding
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