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Leading from behind

Government; American government

A phrase that was reportedly used by the Obama White House to describe the U.S. actions in Libya as "leading from behind." The phrase has since generated much confrontation between the White House ...

Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

Government; American government

Also commonly known as the "Super Committee," the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction is co-chaired by Republican Representative Jeb Hensarling of Texas and Democratic Senator Patty Murray of ...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Government; American government

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was formed in July 2010 by Elizabeth Warren as a federal agency responsible for consumer financial protection regarding mortgages, credit cards, or ...

Sally Jewell

Government; American government

Sally Jewell (born 1955) is an English-born US business executive serving as the President and chief executive officer of REI, a Seattle-based retailer of outdoor gear. She studied as an engineer, ...

Henry Paulson

Government; American government

Henry Merritt "Hank" Paulson, Jr. (born March 28, 1946) is an American banker who served as the 74th United States Secretary of the Treasury. He had served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ...