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Why I am grateful for Asean’s endless meetings

I remember 2011 well. Indonesia was chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and I was serving as deputy foreign minister for Asean cooperation. I learned a great deal, although if I had to summarise the experience in one word, I would say: meetings. Asean members meet. They talk. They disagree. They issue statements.

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Medicare for All Could Be a Gift to Republicans, New Poll Reveals

A new poll suggests the issue of Medicare for All could benefit Republicans in some of the country's most competitive House races.

  • Medicare for All could benefit Republicans in 37 competitive House races
  • 46% of respondents very satisfied with current health coverage
  • Poll conducted by Republican firm Seniors Matter for America
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