Yet that short war led to long-term changes for America.

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As Congress waits to hear the outcome of the president's review, there is mounting concern about the ramifications of whatever decisions he makes, both short and long-term impact, for the United States, the South Asian region, and for the war against al-Qaida.

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Apple launched the first offensive in the smartphone and tablet wars, but in a long-term war of attrition it is doomed to lose for the same reasons that it lost the original PC war.

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Under the current tax code, federal revenues would return to their long term historical average since World War II at 18% to 19% of GDP.

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Agricultural development in conflict areas like Mali is one of the best opportunities for building long-term peace and reconciliation after war.

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