term's

By his first term's end, it had dropped to 7.3%—below where it was when he was inaugurated.

Jobless Figures Cut Two Ways for Obama

Although Jones's departure has been expected, it comes as the Obama administration is beginning to reorganize its policy and political operations in preparation for the term's second half.

Security job goes to insider

The term's literal translation is "playing with boys."

Marcia G. Yerman: The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan Examines Sexual Abuse in Afghanistan

Not only that, but even when the court reaches a moderate decision -- such as last term's case outlawing juvenile life without parole, conservatives howl about the liberal tyranny of unelected activist judges despite the working conservative majority on the court.

The 'magic' of the Supreme Court's rightward shift

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Prison Ruling Rattles California Budget

The term's literal translation is "playing with boys."

Marcia G. Yerman: The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan Examines Sexual Abuse in Afghanistan

Jim Webb's announcement that he's quitting the Senate after his term's finished in 2012 confirms his refreshing reputation as a maverick unwed to the perks of office.

Exit Jim Webb; enter ... Who?

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Top Court Sets Stage for Felons to Go Free

The term's literal translation is "playing with boys."

Marcia G. Yerman: The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan Examines Sexual Abuse in Afghanistan

Take last term's Maryland v. Shatzer: Shatzer was accused of molesting his 3-year-old son by forcing him to perform fellatio and by masturbating in front of him.

How the Roberts Court works