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GRISWOLD: Yes to free trade, no to TAA ‘stimulus’

By Daniel Griswold - Special to The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, is joined by fellow Democrats (from left) Sens. Mary L. Landrieu of Louisiana, Chuck Schumer of New York and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan after Monday's vote on a short-term funding bill. (Associated Press)

Senate OKs stopgap bill to prevent shutdown

By Sean Lengell and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Illustration: Broken Post Office

ISSA: Sorting out the Postal Service’s future

By Rep. Darrell Issa - The Washington Times

EDITORIAL: Keep the change

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

**FILE** President Obama stands with educators and students as he speaks Sept. 23, 2011, at the White House about No Child Left Behind Reform. Also seen are Education Secretary Arne Duncan (left), Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (second from right) and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (right). (Associated Press)

Over GOP objections, Obama pushes education overhaul

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

**FILE** President Obama stands with educators and students as he speaks Sept. 23, 2011, at the White House about No Child Left Behind Reform. Also seen are Education Secretary Arne Duncan (left), Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (second from right) and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (right). (Associated Press)

Obama: Changes will help school law, not weaken it

By Kimberly Hefling - Associated Press

Senate passes worker aid bill tied to delayed trade deals

By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Rep. Frank R. Wolf, Virginia Republican (The Washington Times)

Freedom of religion panel about to expire

By Jordan E. Otero - The Washington Times

Obama stumps for jobs stimulus plan

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The Obama administration is delaying its response to Taiwan's request to buy an additional 66 F-16 jet fighters. (Associated Press)

HUNTER: Smart Move: Arms for allies

By Rep. Duncan D. Hunter - The Washington Times

Illustration: Regulations

ELLIG: Regulatory reform should be Job 1

By Jerry Ellig - The Washington Times

President Obama addresses the 66th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. Mr. Obama voiced his opposition to a declaration of a Palestinian state, saying that "peace will not come through statements at the U.N. — if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now." (Associated Press)

House bipartisan effort kills stopgap funding bill

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, California Republican

Armed Services chairman says cuts could mean draft

By Donna Cassata - Associated Press

Rep. Fred Upton, Michigan Republican and chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. (Associated Press)

Lawyers netted millions in solar loan deal

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times

Rep. Lamar Smith (Associated Press)

E-Verify bill stirs broader immigration debate

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The Obama administration is delaying its response to Taiwan's request to buy an additional 66 F-16 jet fighters. (Associated Press)

TKACIK: White House bickering and Taiwan’s F-16s

By John J. Tkacik Jr. - The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Supercommittee plate too full?

The Washington Times

VETO VOW: President Obama said Monday that he would "not support any plan that puts all the burden for closing our deficit on ordinary Americans," and called for higher taxes on the wealthiest. (Associated Press)

Obama ties Medicare cuts to tax hikes on the rich

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

RAHN: Stealth wealth tax

By Richard W. Rahn - The Washington Times

"Opening new markets for our farmers, ranchers and businesses ... has to be done in a way that puts American jobs first," says Sen. Max Baucus, Montana Democrat and Senate Finance Committee chairman. (Associated Press)

Aid program from 1960s a key for trade pacts

By Jim Abrams - Associated Press