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Clara Ritger

Clara Ritger
Clara Ritger is a health care reporter for National Journal. Her multimedia and written work has appeared in outlets across the country including USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Indianapolis Star and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in political science and film, television and theatre.
Policy

Congress Is Divided Over the Way Forward in Iraq

There’s support on the Hill for military strikes, but many say President Obama needs a long-term strategy in Iraq. By Clara Ritger

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Policy

Republicans Want to Mandate a Vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal

A group of senators said late Wednesday that sanctions would be automatically reimposed if the White House does not consult Congress. By Clara Ritger

  • Clara Ritger, National Journal
Threats

Why Congress Is the Biggest Obstacle to Stopping the Next Terrorist Attack

The Department of Homeland Security, the 9/11 commission, even Congress itself say congressional oversight is out of control. By Clara Ritger

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Threats

Former Bush Advisers Push Old Candidate Chalabi for New Iraq

Bush insiders think the man who gave U.S. officials false intelligence on Iraq more than a decade ago just might be the man to bring order to the political instability that plagues the country now. By Clara Ritger

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Policy

Iraq Vets in Congress Helplessly Watch Their Gains Lost

'What was the point of all that?' Rep. Scott Perry asks as Mosul and Tikrit fall to extremists in Iraq. By Clara Ritger

  • Clara Ritger, National Journal
Business

Does the Military Have Enough Psychiatrists?

The military has increased the number of behavioral-health providers by 150 percent, but many say more needs to be done. By Clara Ritger

  • Clara Ritger, National Journal
Business

Panel: DOD, CIA Required Doctors to Break Ethics With Detainees

Pentagon rejects as "high comedy" independent panel's criticism of post-9/11 intelligence gathering practices. By Clara Ritger

  • Clara Ritger, National Journal