Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama said Tuesday that she'll always cherish the moment she slipped into her inaugural ball gown, a one-shouldered, white chiffon design she wore for her first Cinderella-like spins on the dance floor as first lady. ...
Michelle Obama's ball gown makes museum debutAFP
First Lady's Famous Gown Goes On DisplayWJLA
First lady's dress will join Smithsonian exhibitLos Angeles Wave Newspapers
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ABC News
Poll: Republican resurgence among young adults
Christian Science Monitor
A new poll shows 18- to 29-year-old Republicans are more politically energized than young Democrats and are more inclined to vote in this fall's elections. Young adults are also extremely concerned about the economy. A young man wears a sticker in ...
Jobless aid, tax breaks clear Senate hurdleReuters
Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derailThe Associated Press
Bill to Extend Tax Credits Clears Senate HurdleWall Street Journal
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Washington Post
Massa: I Never Groped Anyone Sexually
FOXNews
Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned Monday in the wake of a House ethics investigation into sexual harassment allegations, said Tuesday that he "owned this misbehavior" but did not grope anyone sexually. Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned Monday in ...
Massa speaks to Glenn Beck on FOXUSA Today
Massa under investigation for allegedly groping male staffersWashington Post
Eric Massa Under Investigation for Groping Male Staffers, Reports SayCBS News
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Richmond Times Dispatch
Scholar Diane Ravitch: 'We've lost sight' of schools' goal
USA Today
By Harvey Wang By Greg Toppo, USA TODAY Education historian Diane Ravitch can pinpoint the day when she realized public schools in the USA were racing down a perilous road, one that promised long-sought reforms but would never deliver — and probably ...
Spending at Co-Located SchoolsGothamSchools
Bridgewater Academy to host information meetingWMBF
Senate approves McDonnell's education reform billsCharlottesville Daily Progress
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MyFox Philadelphia
Prosecutors reveal terrorism charges against 'Jihad Jane'
Washington Post
Federal prosecutors unsealed criminal terrorism charges Tuesday against a Pennsylvania woman who allegedly used the Internet to recruit men and women across the globe to "wage violent jihad." Colleen R. LaRose, a US citizen who used ...
Pa. woman accused of recruiting jihadistsmsnbc.com
Pennsylvania Woman Charged in Terror CaseWall Street Journal
Jihad Jane Indicted in Pennsylvania for Murder PlotBusinessWeek
Philadelphia Inquirer -AHN | All Headline News -FOXNews
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New York Times (blog)
Jobless aid, tax breaks clear Senate hurdle
Reuters
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - Democratic efforts to spur job creation advanced in Congress on Tuesday as a $149 billion package of tax breaks and unemployment aid cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate. The 66 to 34 vote allows the Senate to move ...
Jobless aid measure clears Senate hurdleThe Associated Press
Wash. House Approves $680M Package of Tax HikesNew York Times
House Dems Scramble to Get Enough Votes for Health CareCBS News
Alexandria Town Talk -Market News International -Wall Street Journal
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MWC News
2010 Census Involvement Crucial to Government Funding
KTVN
We all know the significance of April 15th? It's Tax Day. This year April First is just as significant. Not because it's April Fools Day because it's Census Day. To make sure communities get their fair share of billions of dollars in government funds, ...
Distrust of census process a problemMcClatchy Washington Bureau
Workers delivering some census formsBrenham Banner Press
Some See Wasteful Spending In 'Pre-Census' LetterWNEM Saginaw
Washington Post (blog) -KYW1060.com -USA Today
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The Guardian
Rahm Emanuel in the political cross hairs
CNN
Washington (CNN) -- White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is accustomed to working in the shadows, but he now finds himself the subject of newspaper stories. From the New York Times to the Chicago Sun-Times, the focus is on palace ...
'Naked' Rahm Emanuel adds twist to President Obama's health reformsTimes Online
The Limits of RahmismNew York Times
Rahm Emanuel is the son of the devils spawn, departing Democrat saysSydney Morning Herald
Telegraph.co.uk -Financial Times -USA Today
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Just Jared (blog)
Notes from the White House on International Women's Day
Huffington Post (blog)
Former Secretary of State, Madeline Albright wore a pin symbolizing breaking the glass ceiling but the question that hung in the air at the White House celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month on March 8th was: what does it ...
Obamas, Clinton Commemorate International Women's DayKaiser Family Foundation
First grandma keeps low profileChicago Tribune
Obama hails women on International Women's DayThe Money Times
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Washington Post
Massa under investigation for allegedly groping male staffers
Washington Post
Former Rep. Eric Massa (DN.Y.) has been under investigation for allegations that he groped multiple male staffers working in his office, according to three sources familiar with the probe. The allegations surrounding the former ...
House accepts Massa resignation; congressman has $600 K in contributionsUSA Today
Eric Massa Under Investigation for Groping Male Staffers, Report SaysCBS News
The Conversation: Massa MayhemABC News
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New York Times (blog)
Michelle Obama unveils inaugural dress at Smithsonian
USA Today
She may not understand our obsession with her clothes, but Michelle Obama sure waxed poetic at the unveiling today of the Smithsonian Museum of American History exhibit featuring her inaugural gown, designed by Jason Wu. ...
Michelle Obama Gifts GownABC News (blog)
US First Lady Donates Inaugural Gown to SmithsonianVoice of America
First Lady's Inaugural Gown InstalledNew York Times (blog)
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Woes at family bank loom over Ill. Senate race
The Associated Press
CHICAGO — With the public still furious over bank bailouts, Democrats desperate to keep President Barack Obama's old Senate seat are scrambling to counter revelations that a bank owned by their candidate's family may be nearing collapse. ...
Bankers at the White House?FOXNews (blog)
Alexi Giannoulias, dead man walking?msnbc.com
White House affirms support for GiannouliasChicago Sun-Times (blog)
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CBS News
Consequences of an Airport Kiss
New York Times
Theirs was a whirlwind New York City Christmas, but while true love is timeless, vacations are not. Sadly, it came time for one of the lovebirds to fly home to California, and the other, Haisong Jiang — love-struck as if Cupid hit him ...
Suspect in Newark airport breach pleads guiltyThe Associated Press
Why the Newark security breach destroyed our airport love affairChicago Tribune
Newark Airport Romeo Pleads Guilty...NBC New York
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Los Angeles Times
New hearing date, gag order set in Chelsea King case
San Diego Union Tribune
/ AP John Albert Gardner III appears in San Diego Superior Court on Tuesday March 9, 2010 in San Diego. A San Diego judge has postponed the preliminary hearing for the sex offender accused of murdering ...
Probation report cites predatory traits of suspectAtlanta Journal Constitution
Judge issues gag order in Calif. teen murder caseThe Associated Press
Police link sex offender to Amber Dubois caseLos Angeles Times
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Seattle Times
Moderate Dem says opposes fast-track health bill
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., ...
In shift, Lincoln appears to soften oppositionPolitico
Arkansas's Senator in Middle, Hit on All SidesNew York Times
Democratic activists channel anger into Arkansas Senate raceWashington Post
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Daily Caller
The Fix: Charlie Crist, Independent?
Washington Post
In a radio interview this morning with the Washington Times, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) seemed to rule out the possibility of running for the Senate this fall as an independent. "What I'm doing is running as a Republican," said ...
Crist Calls Rubio Out on Car InsuranceCapitol News Service
New poll: Rubio dominates Crist among conservativesWDBO Radio
GOP Senate campaign gets hairy; Rubio a back-waxer?Palm Beach Post
Florida Times-Union -Atlantic Online (blog) -Daily Caller
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CBC.ca
First same-sex marriages celebrated in DC
Washington Post
In a joint ceremony at the Human Rights Campaign, three of the first gay couples to marry under the city's new law said their vows in emotional services that underscored the historic significance of the day for Washington, DC Angelisa Young and ...
As gay marriage begins in Washington, opponents vow to fightChristian Science Monitor
Same-Sex Couples Begin Saying 'I Do' in WashingtonFOXNews
'I do' in DC: Same-sex couples wed in WashingtonThe Associated Press
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MiamiHerald.com
Ohio State Employee Kills Co-Worker, Then Self, Police Say
New York Times
An Ohio State University employee killed a co-worker and wounded another before killing himself early Tuesday morning at a university maintenance building, officials said. The campus police said that they believed the gunman, ...
Police: Gunman, Co-Worker Dead in Ohio University ShootingVoice of America
Ohio St.: Employee kills co-worker, then selfThe Associated Press
2 dead, 1 injured in OSU shootingUPI.com
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CNN International
Specialists brought in on rockslide job
Bizjournals.com
Crews from Rock Solid Solutions Corp. of Parachute and the Colorado Department of Transportation were hiking the mountainside in Glenwood Canyon Tuesday to check a 20-foot wide, unstable rock perched above the damaged Interstate 70 highway. ...
Crews to evaluate stability of large boulder above highwayGlenwood Springs Post Independent
Rock Scaling Begins Following Canyon Rock SlideKMGH Denver
I-70 closed indefinitely by Colorado rock slideFleet Owner
Aspen Times -KJCT8.com -Grand Junction Sentinel
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CBS News
White House to Host Climate, Energy Meeting With Senators
Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will try Tuesday to jump start his push to get a climate and energy bill through Congress in the coming weeks, hosting a meeting with cabinet officials and senior Democratic and Republican senators. ...
House Dems Scramble to Get Enough Votes for Health CareCBS News
Wash. House Approves $680M Package of Tax HikesNew York Times
One less "no" vote for health careNECN
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