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President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will challenge each other on foreign policy in tonight’s third and final presidential debate. How do the candidates plan to handle hot spots like Libya, Syria, and Iran?Robert Nolan is editor in chief of new media at the Foreign Policy Association (read their Election Guide 2012, PDF) and producer of the Great Decisions in Foreign Policy television series on PBS.  He joins David Hyde to discuss the substantive differences between the candidates and share his predictions for tonight’s questions and answers.Nolan's Top 5 Differences Between Obama and Romney on Foreign Policy 1.  US Role in the World  Governor Romney adheres to an “American exceptionalism” approach where US is a super power that must lead by example. It is a strong, assertive policy, similar to Bush and Reagan administration policies.President Obama adheres to a policy of engagement. He has spent the past four years trying to stop alienating foreign countries and let other foreign powers, like EU, take lead in policy matters.2.  Defense Budget  Romney says he would not cut spending and would increase spending in Navy, Army, and other legacy systems. For example, he would build more ships, aircraft carriers and fighter planes.Obama's budget, crafted with Congress, calls for a 6 percent decrease in defense spending starting  January 2013. Personnel stationed in Europe will start coming home. Obama is spending more on drones to fight terrorism and addressing issues of cyber security.3.  Foreign AidRomney is interested in prosperity pacts and would reward benchmarks, for example, democratic reform.Obama takes a traditional approach; he gives aid where aid is needed. He has been criticized for not engaging more with African countries.4.  China  Romney promises on day one of his presidency to report China to the World Trade Organization as a “currency manipulator.”Obama's negotiations have mainly happened behind closed doors.5.  Russia  Romney views Russia as a serious and continuing threat to the United States.Obama “reset” the relationship and worked with them on nuclear disarmament. 

The Seattle City Council recently passed a new law requiring property inspections on tenant properties.  How will the new law affect you? Evan Loeffler is a real estate attorney whose practice emphasizes landlord-tenant relations. He explains the new law and answers your questions about tenants’ rights, landlords’ rights, and how to handle disputes.You can find more resources on the property inspection law on tenantsunion.org.

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will challenge each other on foreign policy in tonight’s third and final presidential debate. How do the candidates plan to handle hot spots like Libya, Syria, and Iran?Robert Nolan is editor in chief of new media at the Foreign Policy Association (read their Election Guide 2012, PDF) and producer of the Great Decisions in Foreign Policy television series on PBS.  He joins David Hyde to discuss the substantive differences between the candidates and share his predictions for tonight’s questions and answers.Nolan's Top 5 Differences Between Obama and Romney on Foreign Policy 1.  US Role in the World  Governor Romney adheres to an “American exceptionalism” approach where US is a super power that must lead by example. It is a strong, assertive policy, similar to Bush and Reagan administration policies.President Obama adheres to a policy of engagement. He has spent the past four years trying to stop alienating foreign countries and let other foreign powers, like EU, take lead in policy matters.2.  Defense Budget  Romney says he would not cut spending and would increase spending in Navy, Army, and other legacy systems. For example, he would build more ships, aircraft carriers and fighter planes.Obama's budget, crafted with Congress, calls for a 6 percent decrease in defense spending starting  January 2013. Personnel stationed in Europe will start coming home. Obama is spending more on drones to fight terrorism and addressing issues of cyber security.3.  Foreign AidRomney is interested in prosperity pacts and would reward benchmarks, for example, democratic reform.Obama takes a traditional approach; he gives aid where aid is needed. He has been criticized for not engaging more with African countries.4.  China  Romney promises on day one of his presidency to report China to the World Trade Organization as a “currency manipulator.”Obama's negotiations have mainly happened behind closed doors.5.  Russia  Romney views Russia as a serious and continuing threat to the United States.Obama “reset” the relationship and worked with them on nuclear disarmament. 

The Seattle City Council recently passed a new law requiring property inspections on tenant properties.  How will the new law affect you? Evan Loeffler is a real estate attorney whose practice emphasizes landlord-tenant relations. He explains the new law and answers your questions about tenants’ rights, landlords’ rights, and how to handle disputes.You can find more resources on the property inspection law on tenantsunion.org.

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will challenge each other on foreign policy in tonight’s third and final presidential debate. How do the candidates plan to handle hot spots like Libya, Syria, and Iran?Robert Nolan is editor in chief of new media at the Foreign Policy Association (read their Election Guide 2012, PDF) and producer of the Great Decisions in Foreign Policy television series on PBS.  He joins David Hyde to discuss the substantive differences between the candidates and share his predictions for tonight’s questions and answers.Nolan's Top 5 Differences Between Obama and Romney on Foreign Policy 1.  US Role in the World  Governor Romney adheres to an “American exceptionalism” approach where US is a super power that must lead by example. It is a strong, assertive policy, similar to Bush and Reagan administration policies.President Obama adheres to a policy of engagement. He has spent the past four years trying to stop alienating foreign countries and let other foreign powers, like EU, take lead in policy matters.2.  Defense Budget  Romney says he would not cut spending and would increase spending in Navy, Army, and other legacy systems. For example, he would build more ships, aircraft carriers and fighter planes.Obama's budget, crafted with Congress, calls for a 6 percent decrease in defense spending starting  January 2013. Personnel stationed in Europe will start coming home. Obama is spending more on drones to fight terrorism and addressing issues of cyber security.3.  Foreign AidRomney is interested in prosperity pacts and would reward benchmarks, for example, democratic reform.Obama takes a traditional approach; he gives aid where aid is needed. He has been criticized for not engaging more with African countries.4.  China  Romney promises on day one of his presidency to report China to the World Trade Organization as a “currency manipulator.”Obama's negotiations have mainly happened behind closed doors.5.  Russia  Romney views Russia as a serious and continuing threat to the United States.Obama “reset” the relationship and worked with them on nuclear disarmament. 

The Seattle City Council recently passed a new law requiring property inspections on tenant properties.  How will the new law affect you? Evan Loeffler is a real estate attorney whose practice emphasizes landlord-tenant relations. He explains the new law and answers your questions about tenants’ rights, landlords’ rights, and how to handle disputes.You can find more resources on the property inspection law on tenantsunion.org.

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will challenge each other on foreign policy in tonight’s third and final presidential debate. How do the candidates plan to handle hot spots like Libya, Syria, and Iran?Robert Nolan is editor in chief of new media at the Foreign Policy Association (read their Election Guide 2012, PDF) and producer of the Great Decisions in Foreign Policy television series on PBS.  He joins David Hyde to discuss the substantive differences between the candidates and share his predictions for tonight’s questions and answers.Nolan's Top 5 Differences Between Obama and Romney on Foreign Policy 1.  US Role in the World  Governor Romney adheres to an “American exceptionalism” approach where US is a super power that must lead by example. It is a strong, assertive policy, similar to Bush and Reagan administration policies.President Obama adheres to a policy of engagement. He has spent the past four years trying to stop alienating foreign countries and let other foreign powers, like EU, take lead in policy matters.2.  Defense Budget  Romney says he would not cut spending and would increase spending in Navy, Army, and other legacy systems. For example, he would build more ships, aircraft carriers and fighter planes.Obama's budget, crafted with Congress, calls for a 6 percent decrease in defense spending starting  January 2013. Personnel stationed in Europe will start coming home. Obama is spending more on drones to fight terrorism and addressing issues of cyber security.3.  Foreign AidRomney is interested in prosperity pacts and would reward benchmarks, for example, democratic reform.Obama takes a traditional approach; he gives aid where aid is needed. He has been criticized for not engaging more with African countries.4.  China  Romney promises on day one of his presidency to report China to the World Trade Organization as a “currency manipulator.”Obama's negotiations have mainly happened behind closed doors.5.  Russia  Romney views Russia as a serious and continuing threat to the United States.Obama “reset” the relationship and worked with them on nuclear disarmament. 

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will challenge each other on foreign policy in tonight’s third and final presidential debate. How do the candidates plan to handle hot spots like Libya, Syria, and Iran?Robert Nolan is editor in chief of new media at the Foreign Policy Association (read their Election Guide 2012, PDF) and producer of the Great Decisions in Foreign Policy television series on PBS.  He joins David Hyde to discuss the substantive differences between the candidates and share his predictions for tonight’s questions and answers.Nolan's Top 5 Differences Between Obama and Romney on Foreign Policy 1.  US Role in the World  Governor Romney adheres to an “American exceptionalism” approach where US is a super power that must lead by example. It is a strong, assertive policy, similar to Bush and Reagan administration policies.President Obama adheres to a policy of engagement. He has spent the past four years trying to stop alienating foreign countries and let other foreign powers, like EU, take lead in policy matters.2.  Defense Budget  Romney says he would not cut spending and would increase spending in Navy, Army, and other legacy systems. For example, he would build more ships, aircraft carriers and fighter planes.Obama's budget, crafted with Congress, calls for a 6 percent decrease in defense spending starting  January 2013. Personnel stationed in Europe will start coming home. Obama is spending more on drones to fight terrorism and addressing issues of cyber security.3.  Foreign AidRomney is interested in prosperity pacts and would reward benchmarks, for example, democratic reform.Obama takes a traditional approach; he gives aid where aid is needed. He has been criticized for not engaging more with African countries.4.  China  Romney promises on day one of his presidency to report China to the World Trade Organization as a “currency manipulator.”Obama's negotiations have mainly happened behind closed doors.5.  Russia  Romney views Russia as a serious and continuing threat to the United States.Obama “reset” the relationship and worked with them on nuclear disarmament. 

The Seattle City Council recently passed a new law requiring property inspections on tenant properties.  How will the new law affect you? Evan Loeffler is a real estate attorney whose practice emphasizes landlord-tenant relations. He explains the new law and answers your questions about tenants’ rights, landlords’ rights, and how to handle disputes.You can find more resources on the property inspection law on tenantsunion.org.

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will challenge each other on foreign policy in tonight’s third and final presidential debate. How do the candidates plan to handle hot spots like Libya, Syria, and Iran?Robert Nolan is editor in chief of new media at the Foreign Policy Association (read their Election Guide 2012, PDF) and producer of the Great Decisions in Foreign Policy television series on PBS.  He joins David Hyde to discuss the substantive differences between the candidates and share his predictions for tonight’s questions and answers.Nolan's Top 5 Differences Between Obama and Romney on Foreign Policy 1.  US Role in the World  Governor Romney adheres to an “American exceptionalism” approach where US is a super power that must lead by example. It is a strong, assertive policy, similar to Bush and Reagan administration policies.President Obama adheres to a policy of engagement. He has spent the past four years trying to stop alienating foreign countries and let other foreign powers, like EU, take lead in policy matters.2.  Defense Budget  Romney says he would not cut spending and would increase spending in Navy, Army, and other legacy systems. For example, he would build more ships, aircraft carriers and fighter planes.Obama's budget, crafted with Congress, calls for a 6 percent decrease in defense spending starting  January 2013. Personnel stationed in Europe will start coming home. Obama is spending more on drones to fight terrorism and addressing issues of cyber security.3.  Foreign AidRomney is interested in prosperity pacts and would reward benchmarks, for example, democratic reform.Obama takes a traditional approach; he gives aid where aid is needed. He has been criticized for not engaging more with African countries.4.  China  Romney promises on day one of his presidency to report China to the World Trade Organization as a “currency manipulator.”Obama's negotiations have mainly happened behind closed doors.5.  Russia  Romney views Russia as a serious and continuing threat to the United States.Obama “reset” the relationship and worked with them on nuclear disarmament. 

The Seattle City Council recently passed a new law requiring property inspections on tenant properties.  How will the new law affect you? Evan Loeffler is a real estate attorney whose practice emphasizes landlord-tenant relations. He explains the new law and answers your questions about tenants’ rights, landlords’ rights, and how to handle disputes.You can find more resources on the property inspection law on tenantsunion.org.

There are many stories of great floods out there, first and foremost the fable of Noah's ark. But some geologists have found that many of these legends have some basis in historical fact. We talk with University of Washington professor and MacArthur award-winner Dave Montgomery, the author of "The Rocks Don't Lie: A Geologist Investigates Noah's Flood."http://youtu.be/chHU5HPkxmM

There are many stories of great floods out there, first and foremost the fable of Noah's ark. But some geologists have found that many of these legends have some basis in historical fact. We talk with University of Washington professor and MacArthur award-winner Dave Montgomery, the author of "The Rocks Don't Lie: A Geologist Investigates Noah's Flood."http://youtu.be/chHU5HPkxmM

There are many stories of great floods out there, first and foremost the fable of Noah's ark. But some geologists have found that many of these legends have some basis in historical fact. We talk with University of Washington professor and MacArthur award-winner Dave Montgomery, the author of "The Rocks Don't Lie: A Geologist Investigates Noah's Flood."http://youtu.be/chHU5HPkxmM

There are many stories of great floods out there, first and foremost the fable of Noah's ark. But some geologists have found that many of these legends have some basis in historical fact. We talk with University of Washington professor and MacArthur award-winner Dave Montgomery, the author of "The Rocks Don't Lie: A Geologist Investigates Noah's Flood."http://youtu.be/chHU5HPkxmM