tag:www.empirepage.com,2012:mephisto/national-headlines Mephisto Drax 2012-02-07T11:00:56Z jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-02-07:21331 2012-02-07T09:24:00Z 2012-02-07T11:00:56Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/health/policy/house-and-senate-at-impasse-on-medicare-payments-to-doctors.html?ref=us">House and Senate at Impasse on Medicare Payments</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Foreclosure-Settlement.html?ref=politics">Key States Move Closer to Foreclosure-Abuse Deal</a> (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/congressional-earmarks-sometimes-used-to-fund-projects-near-lawmakers-properties/2012/01/12/gIQA97HGvQ_story.html">Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/health/policy/house-and-senate-at-impasse-on-medicare-payments-to-doctors.html?ref=us">House and Senate at Impasse on Medicare Payments</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Foreclosure-Settlement.html?ref=politics">Key States Move Closer to Foreclosure-Abuse Deal</a> (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/congressional-earmarks-sometimes-used-to-fund-projects-near-lawmakers-properties/2012/01/12/gIQA97HGvQ_story.html">Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/07/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Preview.html?ref=politics">Obama to Host White House Science Fair</a> (Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/07/us/politics/AP-US-Bernanke.html?ref=politics">Bernanke Is Expected to Stick With Low-Rate Stance</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/07/us/politics/AP-US-FAA-Bill-Senate.html?ref=politics">Congress OKs Bill to Prod US Aviation Into New Era</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/07/us/politics/AP-US-Immigration-Public-Advocate.html?ref=politics">DHS Adding Public Advocate for Immigration Agency</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/07/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Campaign-Money.html?ref=politics">Obama Team Returning Money Tied to Casino Owner</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Fundraising.html?ref=politics">Obama Campaign Urges Fundraisers to Back Super PAC</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/07/us/politics/AP-US-Education-Budget-Cuts.html?ref=politics">Survey: States Predict More Dollars for Education</a> (Business/Economy, Education, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Romney-Komen.html?ref=politics">Romney: No Komen Money for Planned Parenthood</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Outside-the-Beltway.html?ref=politics">A Political Tip Sheet for the Rest of Us</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-FAA-Bill-Senate.html?ref=politics">Congress Passes FAA Bill That Speeds Switch to GPS</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Foreclosure-Settlement.html?ref=politics">Key States Move Closer to Foreclosure-Abuse Deal</a> (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Domestic-Terrorism.html?ref=politics">FBI Focused on 'Sovereign Citizen' Extremists</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Jack-Abramoff-Public-Citizen.html?ref=politics">'Casino Jack' Visits a Temple of Good Government</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Fighter-Jet.html?ref=politics">Top Senators Question Pentagon Move on Fighter Jet</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Tax-Reform-Woes.html?ref=politics">Tax Reform in This Election Year: It's Not Likely</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-Lobbyists.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Shunned Lobbying, but Hired Lobbyists</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-Fact-Check.html?ref=politics">FACT CHECK: Gingrich Overstates His Fla. Results</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Delegates.html?ref=politics">Romney Adds to Delegate Lead After Nevada Victory</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/544373/Taliban-clearly-an-archenemy.html?nav=5005">editorial: Taliban clearly an archenemy</a> </li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/we-the-people-loses-appeal-with-people-around-the-world.html?ref=us">‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/health/policy/house-and-senate-at-impasse-on-medicare-payments-to-doctors.html?ref=us">House and Senate at Impasse on Medicare Payments</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/assisted-suicide-law-is-overturned-by-georgia-supreme-court.html?ref=us">Georgia Court Rejects Law Aimed at Assisted Suicide</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/republicans-see-politics-in-chrysler-super-bowl-ad.html?ref=us">Republicans See Politics in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/for-mormon-voters-mitt-romneys-faith-a-factor-but-not-the-only-one.html?ref=us">For Mormon Voters, Romney’s Faith Is but One Factor</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/heading-midwest-romney-takes-aim-at-santorum.html?ref=us">As Campaign Heads to Midwest, Romney Turns His Focus to Santorum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/faa-funding-bill-passes-speeding-shift-to-gps-navigation.html?ref=us">Bill Financing F.A.A. Passes, Ending Years of Stopgap Steps</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/world/middleeast/white-house-moves-to-tighten-sanctions-on-iran.html?ref=us">Obama Imposes Freeze on Iran Property in U.S.</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/us-military-deaths-in-afghanistan.html?ref=us">Names of the Dead</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/major-obama-donors-are-tied-to-pepe-cardona-mexican-fugitive.html?ref=politics">Obama to Return Major Donations Tied to Fugitive</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/with-a-signal-to-donors-obama-yields-on-super-pacs.html?ref=politics">Obama Yields in Marshaling of ‘Super PAC’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/arts/design/eisenhower-memorial-by-frank-gehry-draws-objections-from-family.html?ref=politics">Eisenhower as Barefoot Boy? Family Objects to a Memorial</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/romney-attacks-obama-on-birth-control-rule/?ref=politics">Romney Attacks Obama on Birth Control Rule</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/barbour-recalls-reagan-as-no-purist/?ref=politics">Barbour Recalls Reagan As No 'Purist'</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/jack-abramoff-hints-at-untold-scandals/?ref=politics">Jack Abramoff Hints at Untold Scandals</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/gingrich-says-neither-he-nor-santorum-will-leave-race/?ref=politics">Gingrich Says Neither He Nor Santorum Will Leave Race</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/opinion/bruni-java-and-justice.html?ref=opinion">Frank Bruni: Java and Justice</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/opinion/what-obama-should-do-about-workplace-discrimination.html?ref=opinion">M. B. Badgett: What Obama Should Do About Workplace Discrimination</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/opinion/nocera-the-poisoned-politics-of-keystone-xl.html?ref=opinion">Joe Nocera: Poisoned Politics of Keystone XL</a> (Business/Economy, Energy, Environment, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/opinion/brooks-flood-the-zone.html?ref=opinion">David Brooks: Flood the Zone</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/opinion/the-payroll-tax-fight.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The Payroll Tax Fight</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/opinion/killing-in-syria.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Killing in Syria</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/opinion/remedies-for-misconduct-in-war-zones.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Remedies for Misconduct in War Zones</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-syria-can-t-avoid-the-future-1.3509425">editorial: Syria can't avoid the future</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Syracuse Post-Standard</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/02/consider_this_democracy_as_he.html">editorial: Democracy as he seizes it </a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/congressional-earmarks-sometimes-used-to-fund-projects-near-lawmakers-properties/2012/01/12/gIQA97HGvQ_story.html">Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/what-is-an-earmark/2012/01/27/gIQAK6HGvQ_story.html">What is an earmark?</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/sen-richard-shelby-directed-money-to-project-near-his-office/2012/01/18/gIQAr7HGvQ_story.html">Sen. Richard Shelby earmarked money for project near his building</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/capitol-assets/public-projects-private-interests/">Public projects, private interests</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/capitol-assets/mapping-the-earmarks/">Mapping the earmarks</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-in-a-switch-endorses-pro-democratic-super-pac/2012/02/06/gIQAVqnWvQ_story.html">Obama gives blessing to a super PAC</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-campaign-to-return-donation-from-brothers-of-mexican-fugitive/2012/02/06/gIQAnCKSvQ_story.html">Obama campaign to return donation from brothers of Mexican fugitive</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obama-the-most-polarizing-moderate-ever/2012/02/06/gIQAXsV0uQ_story.html">Ezra Klein: Obama: The most polarizing moderate ever?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-tries-to-beat-back-possible-santorum-surge-in-trio-of-states/2012/02/06/gIQAKwt9uQ_story.html">Romney tries to beat back possible Santorum surge in trio of states</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rnc-reminds-reporters-no-delegates-to-be-awarded-tomorrow/2012/02/06/gIQA9vHxuQ_blog.html">RNC reminds reporters: No delegates to be awarded tomorrow</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-to-announce-100-million-plan-to-train-new-educators/2012/02/06/gIQA8krCvQ_story.html">Obama to announce $100 million plan to train new educators</a> (Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/secret-money-is-funding-more-election-ads/2012/02/03/gIQAfTxEuQ_story.html">Secret money is funding more election ads</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/democrats-chances-of-retaking-the-house-improve/2012/02/06/gIQAIF6buQ_blog.html">The Fix: Democrats’ chances of retaking the House improve </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/komen-spends-lavishly-on-salaries-and-promotion/2012/02/06/gIQAVw4qtQ_blog.html">What Komen spends on Komen</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/mitt-romneys-misfire-on-the-national-anthem/2012/02/05/gIQA5NLKsQ_blog.html">The Fact Checker: Mitt Romney’s misfire on the national anthem </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/house-ethics-panel-extends-financial-disclosure-probe-of-vern-buchanan/2012/02/06/gIQArlffuQ_story.html">Congressional investigators find ‘reason to believe’ Buchanan broke ethics laws</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/the-pentagons-new-view-of-warfare/2012/02/02/gIQAWRHAvQ_story.html">Walter Pincus: The Pentagon’s new view of warfare</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2012/02/06/gIQAtgcAvQ_story.html">Joe Davidson: In pension calculations, proposed ‘high five’ is really a slap in the face</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/clint-eastwoods-super-bowl-ad-what-do-political-ad-folks-say/2012/02/06/gIQAWhqauQ_blog.html">In the Loop: Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl ad: What do political ad folks say?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mitt-romney-the-front-runner-who-leaves-the-gop-cold/2012/02/06/gIQAn0L5uQ_story.html">Eugene Robinson: The front-runner who leaves the GOP cold</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-poor-pay-the-price-for-obamas-political-calculation/2012/02/06/gIQAU7W5uQ_story.html">Michael Gerson: The poor pay the price for Obama’s politics</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/americas-red-lines-in-the-sand-on-iran/2012/02/06/gIQAr6W5uQ_story.html">Richard Cohen: America’s red lines in the sand on Iran</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/on-poverty-romney-should-heed-reagan/2012/02/06/gIQADFqAuQ_story.html">Marc A. Thiessen: Romney’s liberal message on poverty</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/scott-walker-fighting-a-good-fight-in-wisconsin/2012/02/06/gIQAtLL5uQ_story.html">Charles Lane: Who’s progressive in Wisconsin</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/jack-abramoffs-atonement/2012/02/06/gIQA6oA5uQ_story.html">Dana Milbank: Jack Abramoff’s atonement</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/us-must-bring-pressure-to-bear-on-bahrain/2012/02/06/gIQA8OK7uQ_story.html">editorial: U.S. must bring pressure to bear on Bahrain</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/santorum-pursues-surge-in-colorado-minnesota/">Santorum pursues surge in Colorado, Minnesota</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/obama-frets-over-super-pac-spending/">Obama frets over super PAC spending</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/obama-orders-new-sanctions-against-iran/">Obama orders new sanctions against Iran</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/congress-approves-long-term-faa-funding-bill/">Congress approves long-term FAA funding bill</a> (Federal Government, Transportation)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/inside-the-beltway-461859217/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/business-group-states-case-against-health-care-man/">Business group states case against health care mandate</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/the-endangered-balanced-budget/">Emily Miller: The endangered balanced budget</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/obamas-cash-for-condos/">editorial: Obama's cash for condos</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/obamas-shovel-ready-veterans/">editorial: Obama's shovel-ready veterans</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/payroll-tax-problem/">Paulette Miniter: Payroll-tax problem</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/intellectual-and-policy-corruption/">Richard W. Rahn: Intellectual and policy corruption</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/clinton-gingrich-and-the-balanced-budget-myth/">Warren L. Dean Jr.: </a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/on-obamas-watch/">Frank J. Gaffney Jr.: On Obama’s watch</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/6/the-price-of-fairness/"> Matt Patterson: The price of ‘fairness’</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-02-06:21319 2012-02-06T09:16:00Z 2012-02-06T11:52:47Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/business/mortgage-relief-plan-is-closer-to-winning-support-of-2-key-states.html?ref=us">Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/05/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Economy.html?ref=politics">Obama Says He Deserves Re-election, Job's Not Done</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-gop-candidates-february-lull-a-time-to-regroup/2012/02/02/gIQA2YoPsQ_story.html">For GOP candidates, February lull a time to regroup</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/business/mortgage-relief-plan-is-closer-to-winning-support-of-2-key-states.html?ref=us">Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/05/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Economy.html?ref=politics">Obama Says He Deserves Re-election, Job's Not Done</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-gop-candidates-february-lull-a-time-to-regroup/2012/02/02/gIQA2YoPsQ_story.html">For GOP candidates, February lull a time to regroup</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Albany Times Union</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.timesunion.com/opinion/fixi-it-how-mr-romney/17759/">editorial: Fix it, how, Mr. Romney?</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Compromise-is-the-only-hope-for-America-3054800.php">Madeleine Ringwald: Compromise is the only hope for America</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Great-Gaffes.html?ref=politics">Romney Latest Pol to Join Wait-Let-Me-explain Club</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Defense-Budget-New-Reality.html?ref=politics">Defense Cuts Test Lawmakers' Resolve on Deficits</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Energy-Production-Fact-Check.html?ref=politics">FACT CHECK: Obama, GOP Spin Recent Energy Stats</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Cyber-Regulating-Industry.html?ref=politics">Bigger US Role Against Companies' Cyberthreats?</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/06/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Judges.html?ref=politics">Obama Could Alter Stance of Federal Appeals Courts</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/05/us/politics/AP-US-Obama.html?ref=politics">Obama: Israel Has Not Decided on Attacking Iran</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/05/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Super-Bowl.html?ref=politics">Obama Refuses to Pick Sides in Super Bowl</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/05/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Economy.html?ref=politics">Obama Says He Deserves Re-election, Job's Not Done</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/05/us/politics/AP-US-Job-Market-Different-Perspectives.html?ref=politics">From Relief to Despair: Varying Views of Jobs Data</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Canandaigua Daily Messenger</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x458336501/COMMENTARY-The-Washington-Wall-Street-revolving-door">Bill Moyers and Michael Winship: The Washington-Wall Street revolving door</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/racial-games-hustlers-play-article-1.1016774">Stanley Crouch: The racial games hustlers play </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/gutting_the_middle_ground_on_abortion_Q5KRkoHvWzTxWRKET9KW1O">Michael A. Walsh: Gutting the middle ground on abortion</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/bam_bogus_youth_agenda_07ICdDsA52A3LjF6fV1X5H">Ron Meyer: Bam’s bogus youth agenda</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/us/politics/for-ron-paul-a-distinctive-worldview-of-long-standing.html?ref=us">Ron Paul’s Flinty Worldview Was Forged in Early Family Life</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/us/politics/religious-caucus-causes-protest-in-las-vegas.html?ref=us">Religious Condition Stirs Protest at a Caucus Site</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/us/politics/obama-campaign-on-lookout-for-romney-flubs.html?ref=us">The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama’s Team</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/us/politics/gingrich-after-nevada-loss-says-he-will-keep-fighting.html?ref=us">Romney Hopes to Thwart Gingrich Without Focusing on Him</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/business/mortgage-relief-plan-is-closer-to-winning-support-of-2-key-states.html?ref=us">Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/us/politics/congress-appears-to-be-trying-to-get-around-earmark-ban.html?ref=us">Congress Appears to Be Trying to Get Around Earmark Ban</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/world/middleeast/egypt-will-try-19-americans-on-criminal-charges.html?ref=us">Egypt Defies U.S. by Setting Trial for 19 Americans on Criminal Charges</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/gingrich-looks-ahead-to-super-tuesday/?ref=politics">Gingrich Looks Ahead to 'Super Tuesday'</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/gingrich-vows-to-press-on/?ref=politics">Gingrich Vows to Press On</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/for-5-coming-contests-4-diverse-approaches/?ref=politics">For 5 Coming Contests, 4 Diverse Approaches</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/us/politics/religious-caucus-causes-protest-in-las-vegas.html?ref=politics">Religious Condition Stirs Protest at a Caucus Site</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/opinion/steal-this-column.html?ref=opinion">Bill Keller: Steal This Column</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/opinion/krugman-things-are-not-ok.html?ref=opinion">Paul Krugman: Things Are Not O.K.</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/opinion/shall-we-call-it-the-bronze-standard.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Shall We Call It the ‘Bronze Standard’?</a> (Energy, Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/opinion/race-and-death-penalty-juries.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Race and Death Penalty Juries</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/opinion/a-postwar-picture-of-resilience.html?ref=opinion">Anthony D. Mancini: A Postwar Picture of Resilience</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/opinion/dickens-v-lawyers.html?ref=opinion">Joseph Tartakovsky: Dickens v. Lawyers</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/opinion/the-campaign-to-defeat-alzheimers.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The Campaign to Defeat Alzheimer’s</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Schenectady Daily Gazette (sub req.)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/feb/06/206_prin/">editorial: Let big banks help pay for Obama's mortgage refinancing program</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-holds-edge-over-romney-in-general-election-matchup-poll-finds/2012/02/05/gIQA5JX0sQ_story.html">Obama holds edge over Romney in general election matchup, poll finds</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/44/post/obama-on-super-bowl-sunday-i-deserve-a-second-term/2012/02/05/gIQA9elMsQ_blog.html">Obama on Super Bowl Sunday: ‘I deserve a second term’</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/on-campaign-trail-romney-skips-questions-in-taking-up-mantle-of-likely-gop-nominee/2012/02/05/gIQAAPqYsQ_story.html">On campaign trail, Romney skips questions in taking up mantle of likely GOP nominee</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-gop-candidates-february-lull-a-time-to-regroup/2012/02/02/gIQA2YoPsQ_story.html">For GOP candidates, February lull a time to regroup</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/postal-regulatory-chairmans-70000-in-travel-comes-under-scrutiny/2012/02/02/gIQAbHIPsQ_story.html">Postal regulatory chairman’s $70,000 in travel comes under scrutiny</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-camp-offers-detailed-plan-to-carry-on/2012/02/04/gIQAZgrdrQ_story.html">Newt Gingrich campaign offers detailed plan to carry on</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/komen-go-back-to-your-roots/2012/02/05/gIQABSWqrQ_blog.html">Komen, go back to your roots</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/obama-administrations-afghanistan-endgame-gets-off-to-bumpy-start/2012/02/04/gIQA7XI7rQ_story.html">Obama administration’s Afghanistan endgame gets off to bumpy start</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/2012/02/05/gIQAhIQjsQ_story.html">Ezra Klein: Get the growth, then the debt reduction</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/bill-clinton-americas-first-jewish-president/2012/02/05/gIQAJ5lusQ_blog.html">Bill Clinton, ‘America's first Jewish president’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/world-economys-uncharted-territory/2012/02/05/gIQAQMEfsQ_story.html">Robert J. Samuelson: World economy’s uncharted territory</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-citizens-united-catastrophe/2012/02/05/gIQATOEfsQ_story.html">E.J. Dionne Jr.: The Citizens United catastrophe</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/komen-catholics-and-the-cost-of-conscience/2012/02/03/gIQAqSGYnQ_story.html">Kathleen Parker: Komen, Catholics and the cost of conscience</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/military-preparedness-does-not-come-cheap/2012/02/05/gIQA5PLfsQ_story.html">Gordon England: Military preparedness does not come cheap</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-line-of-would-be-immigrants-there-isnt-one/2012/02/02/gIQAZEKTsQ_story.html">editorial: A line of would-be immigrants? There isn’t one.</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mr-saakashvilis-choice/2012/02/01/gIQAP32SsQ_story.html">editorial: Mr. Saakashvili’s choice</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/5/obama-us-working-keep-israel-striking-iran/">Obama: U.S. working to keep Israel from striking Iran</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/5/gop-voters-belie-gingrichs-claim-to-conservative-m/">GOP voters belie Gingrich’s claim to conservative mantle</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/5/romney-rivals-brush-off-losses-in-nevada/">Romney rivals brush off losses in Nevada</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/5/pro-life-supporters-balk-at-obamas-new-coverage-ru/">Pro-life supporters balk at Obama’s new coverage rule</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/5/the-super-pac-to-end-all-super-pacs/">The super PAC to end all super PACs?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/5/curl-obamas-made-up-jobless-numbers/">Joseph Curl: Obama’s made-up jobless numbers</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/5/inside-the-beltway-407439323/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120206/OPINION01/702069987/-1/opinion">editorial: Some states prospered</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120206/OPINION01/702069993/-1/opinion">editorial: Joining forces?</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120206/OPINION01/702069989/-1/opinion">editorial: Rhetoric or threat?</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> epage06ed tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-02-05:21316 2012-02-05T09:55:00Z 2012-02-05T10:19:44Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/us/politics/nevada-caucuses.html?ref=politics">Romney Scores Nevada Victory With Broad G.O.P. Support</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Komen-supporters-conflicted-3038434.php">Komen supporters conflicted </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/florida-to-blame-for-nasty-gop-race-some-rnc-members-say/2012/02/03/gIQAXrVipQ_story.html">Florida to blame for early, endless race, RNC members say </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/us/politics/nevada-caucuses.html?ref=politics">Romney Scores Nevada Victory With Broad G.O.P. Support</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Komen-supporters-conflicted-3038434.php">Komen supporters conflicted </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/florida-to-blame-for-nasty-gop-race-some-rnc-members-say/2012/02/03/gIQAXrVipQ_story.html">Florida to blame for early, endless race, RNC members say </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Komen-supporters-conflicted-3038434.php">Komen supporters conflicted </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/us/politics/nevada-caucuses.html?ref=politics">Romney Scores Nevada Victory With Broad G.O.P. Support</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/us/politics/gingrich-patron-adelson-said-to-be-open-to-aiding-romney.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Patron Could Have a Plan B: Romney </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/fashion/seeking-humor-on-the-campaign-trail.html?ref=politics">Four Candidates Walk Into a Bar ...</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/sunday-review/the-2016-election-already-upon-us.html?ref=politics">David Leonhardt: The 2016 Election, Already Upon Us</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/opinion/sunday/dowd-the-great-mans-wife.html?ref=opinion">Maureen Dowd: The Great Man’s Wife</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/opinion/sunday/bruni-mitts-muffled-soul.html?ref=opinion">Frank Bruni: Mitt’s Muffled Soul</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/opinion/sunday/douthat-the-medias-blinders-on-abortion.html?ref=opinion">Ross Douthat: The Media’s Abortion Blinders</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/opinion/sunday/perpetual-war-digital-pirates-and-creators.html?ref=opinion">Eduordo Porter: The Perpetual War: Pirates and Creators</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/opinion/sunday/politics-and-the-supreme-court.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Politics and the Supreme Court</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/opinion/sunday/an-easier-path-to-refinancing.html?ref=opinion">editorial: An Easier Path to Refinancing</a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/florida-to-blame-for-nasty-gop-race-some-rnc-members-say/2012/02/03/gIQAXrVipQ_story.html">Florida to blame for early, endless race, RNC members say </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> epage06ed tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-02-04:21313 2012-02-04T10:04:00Z 2012-02-04T10:12:44Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/us/politics/improved-job-picture-poses-risks-to-obama-and-romney.html?ref=politics">Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Altering Face of Campaign </a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Money-for-Politicians.html?ref=politics">Influence Game: Big Donors and What They Want</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/defiant-gingrich-campaigns-in-nevada-against-long-odds/2012/02/03/gIQAt8ugnQ_story.html">Defiant Gingrich campaigns in Nevada against long odds </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/us/politics/improved-job-picture-poses-risks-to-obama-and-romney.html?ref=politics">Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Altering Face of Campaign </a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Money-for-Politicians.html?ref=politics">Influence Game: Big Donors and What They Want</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/defiant-gingrich-campaigns-in-nevada-against-long-odds/2012/02/03/gIQAt8ugnQ_story.html">Defiant Gingrich campaigns in Nevada against long odds </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Money-for-Politicians.html?ref=politics">Influence Game: Big Donors and What They Want</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/us/politics/improved-job-picture-poses-risks-to-obama-and-romney.html?ref=politics">Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Altering Face of Campaign </a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/defiant-gingrich-campaigns-in-nevada-against-long-odds/2012/02/03/gIQAt8ugnQ_story.html">Defiant Gingrich campaigns in Nevada against long odds </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-02-03:21302 2012-02-03T09:08:00Z 2012-02-03T12:29:47Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/to-fix-image-house-gop-thinks-small.html?ref=us">To Fix Image, Republicans in House Think Small</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Insider-Trading.html?ref=politics">Senate Passes Insider Trading Ban</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/corporations-are-sending-more-contributions-to-super-pacs/2012/02/02/gIQAL4dYlQ_story.html">Corporations are sending more contributions to super PACs</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/to-fix-image-house-gop-thinks-small.html?ref=us">To Fix Image, Republicans in House Think Small</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Insider-Trading.html?ref=politics">Senate Passes Insider Trading Ban</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/corporations-are-sending-more-contributions-to-super-pacs/2012/02/02/gIQAL4dYlQ_story.html">Corporations are sending more contributions to super PACs</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Insider-Trading.html?ref=politics">House Ready to Consider Insider Trading Ban</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Economy.html?ref=politics">Economy Likely Started 2012 With Solid Job Growth</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Vets-Jobs-Program.html?ref=politics">Obama Plans Push for Veterans Jobs Programs</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Prayer-Breakfast.html?ref=politics">Obama Says His Policies Are Extension of His Faith</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Roseanne-Presidential-Bid.html?ref=politics">Roseanne Barr Seeks Green Party Presidential Nod</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Justice-CIA-Detainee-Deaths.html?ref=politics">Justice Dept About to Close Probes of 2 Detainees</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Massachusetts-Senate-Brown.html?ref=politics">In Mass. Senate Race, GOP's Brown Embracing Obama</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Outside-the-Beltway.html?ref=politics">A Political Tip Sheet for the Rest of Us</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Congressman-Retirement.html?ref=politics">NC's Heath Shuler Won't Seek Re-election to House</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Insider-Trading.html?ref=politics">Senate Passes Insider Trading Ban</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Mortgage-Rates.html?ref=politics">Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Falls to Record 3.87 Pct.</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Fast-and-Furious.html?ref=politics">AG Holder, House Republicans Clash Over Documents</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Military-Suicides.html?ref=politics">Lawmakers Press for Answers on Hazing in Military</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Nevada-Mormon-Vote.html?ref=politics">Mormon Voters a Key in Nevada _ They're for Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Budget-Dynamic-Scoring.html?ref=politics">House Says Budget Should Reflect Economic Impacts</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Geithner-Financial-Overhaul.html?ref=politics">Geithner: Financial Rules Have Strengthened System</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Transportation-GOP.html?ref=politics">Solution to Crumbling Roads, Bridges Elusive</a> (Federal Government, Transportation)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Birth-Control-Religious-Employers.html?ref=politics">Boehner: Feds Should Back Off Birth Control Order</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Campaign-Turnout.html?ref=politics">Voter Turnout Numbers Point to GOP Enthusiasm Gap</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Defense-Budget.html?ref=politics">GOP Senators Unveil Bill to Avoid Defense Cuts</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-US-Citizenship.html?ref=politics">US Boosts Passport Fees, Sets Value of Citizenship</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Payroll-Tax.html?ref=politics">Payroll Tax Extension Talks Yield Slow Progress</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Canandaigua Daily Messenger</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mpnnow.com/topstories/x1975889234/Rural-areas-to-get-federal-boost-for-agriculture">Rural areas to get federal boost for agriculture</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1200255606/EDITORIAL-Makers-of-laws-must-follow-those-laws-too">editorial: Makers of laws must follow those laws, too</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Ithaca Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20120202/VIEWPOINTS02/202020338/Guest-Viewpoint-U-S-Israel-terrorists-against-Iranian-people?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Viewpoints|p">John Marciano: U.S., Israel are 'terrorists' against Iranian people</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/pastor_in_chief_hVhsM4B17gKGR5vutx8fJJ">editorial: Pastor-in-Chief</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/billion_dollar_target_BP0Xqiv6CXZzrJqfHm9XPJ">John Podhoretz: Billion-Dollar Target</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/democrats_rotten_primary_choices_9NSqoUE3OwQDTBJMJRYy5H">Frank J. Fleming: Democrats’ Rotten Primary Choices</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/religious_liberty_can_still_trump_Z5rHyrnIwH2DNypuUBb19L">Marco Rubio: Religious Liberty Can Still Trump ObamaCare</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/komen-foundation-urged-to-restore-planned-parenthood-funds.html?ref=us">Outcry Grows Fiercer After Funding Cut by Cancer Group</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/to-fix-image-house-gop-thinks-small.html?ref=us">To Fix Image, Republicans in House Think Small</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/education/sallie-mae-to-change-forbearance-fee-policy.html?ref=us">Online Campaign Prompts Sallie Mae to Change Fee Policy for Loan Suspensions</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/after-iowa-reliability-is-questioned-in-caucus-system.html?ref=us">A Symbol of Democracy Is Criticized as Undemocratic</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/romney-immigration-position-at-odds-with-mormon-church.html?ref=us">Romney’s Tough Immigration View Is at Odds With His Church</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/in-the-post-earmarks-era-small-cities-struggle-for-federal-grants.html?ref=us">In Post-Earmark Era, Small Cities Step Up Lobbying to Fight for Federal Grants</a> (Business/Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/senate-approves-ban-on-insider-trading-by-congress.html?ref=us">Senate Approves Ban on Insider Trading by Congress</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/obama-glad-to-debate-romney-on-afghanistan-pullout.html?ref=us">Romney Criticizes Afghan Pullout Plan, but Obama Is Eager for the Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/trump-endorses-romney-in-las-vegas.html?ref=us">Over-the-Top Setting, Run-of-the Mill Endorsement</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/republicans-press-holder-further-over-botched-gun-operation.html?ref=us">Further Pressure on Holder Over Failed Gun Operation</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/business/economy/fed-chief-focuses-anew-on-us-debt.html?ref=us">Republicans Sharply Question Bernanke for Fed’s Focus on Job Market</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/health/policy/officials-recommend-the-hpv-vaccine-for-all-boys.html?ref=us">Officials Recommend the HPV Vaccine for All Boys</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/us-military-deaths-in-afghanistan.html?ref=us">Names of the Dead</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/fact-check-romney-on-the-recession/?ref=politics">Fact Check: Romney on the Recession</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/geithner-defends-dodd-frank/?ref=politics">Geithner Defends Dodd-Frank</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/confusion-over-trump-endorses-romney/?ref=politics">Trump Endorses Romney in 7-Minute Appearance</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/gingrich-off-to-a-bumpy-start-in-nevada.html?ref=politics">Gears Grind as Gingrich Shifts to Nevada</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/nevada-poll-gives-romney-wide-lead/?ref=politics">Nevada Poll Gives Romney Wide Lead</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/politics/pahrump-nev-wears-guns-and-ron-paul-support-on-its-hip.html?ref=politics">Wearing Guns, and Support for Ron Paul, on Their Hips</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/brooks-how-to-fight-the-man.html?ref=opinion">David Brooks: How to Fight The Man</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/krugman-romney-isnt-concerned.html?ref=opinion">Paul Krugman: Romney Isn’t Concerned</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/a-painful-betrayal.html?ref=opinion">editorial: A Painful Betrayal</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/envisioning-a-deal-with-iran.html?ref=opinion">W. H. Luers & T. R. Pickering: Envisioning a Deal With Iran</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/why-we-shouldnt-attack-syria-yet.html?ref=opinion">Robert A. Paper: Why We Shouldn’t Attack Syria (Yet)</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/bankers-keep-fighting-back.html?ref=opinion">editorial: They Keep Fighting Back</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/closing-the-student-sweatshop.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Closing the Student Sweatshop</a> (Business/Economy, Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/opinion/new-light-in-the-forest.html?ref=opinion">editorial: New Light in the Forest</a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/end-of-u-s-combat-role-welcome-in-afghanistan-1.3500389">editorial: End of U.S. combat role welcome in Afghanistan</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Plattsburgh Press Republican</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/x1391758764/Editorial-New-rules-force-change">editorial: New rules force change</a> (Education, Healthcare)</li> </ul> <h2>Syracuse Post-Standard</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/02/attack_ads_work_but_limitless.html">editorial: Attack ads work, but limitless attack ads may work too well. </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/02/consider_this_interfaith_harmo.html">ditorial: Interfaith harmony </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/university-pennsylvania-plays-host-a-hate-israel-fest-article-1.1016290">editorial: University of Pennsylvania plays host to a hate-Israel fest </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>The Saratogian</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2012/02/03/opinion/doc4f2acb2fd0334556313327.txt">editorial: Congress pushed to do right thing (with video)</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Wall Street Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203889904577199523577373982.html">Peggy Noonan: A Battle the President Can't Win </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577193032770537826.html">Thomas J. Sargent: An American History Lesson for Europe </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203889904577198930206173756.html">editorial: To the Afghan Exits </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203889904577199340060307400.html">editorial: Mitt at a Minimum </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203889904577199203982513234.html">Kimberley A. Strassel: Reimagining Speaker Pelosi </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/voter-frustration-makes-for-tumultuous-gop-primary/2012/02/01/gIQAqJfelQ_story.html">Voter frustration makes for tumultuous GOP primary</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/romney-says-he-misspoke-about-lack-of-concern-for-poor/2012/02/02/gIQAAH8IlQ_blog.html">The Fix: Mitt Romney says he ‘misspoke’ about lack of concern for poor </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-poised-for-second-win-in-a-week-in-gop-contest/2012/02/02/gIQANOIakQ_story.html">Mitt Romney wins Trump backing in Nevada; Newt Gingrich looks ahead to Super Tuesday</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/how-trumps-non-endorsement-of-gingrich-made-the-news/2012/02/02/gIQAXtYZlQ_story.html">How Trump’s non-endorsement of Gingrich made the news</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/the-trump-trap/2012/02/02/gIQA2fGdkQ_blog.html">Jennifer Rubin: The Trump trap</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/unity-eludes-nevada-tea-party-in-gop-presidential-race/2012/02/02/gIQArS9hlQ_story.html">Unity eludes Nevada tea party in GOP presidential race</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/sharron-angle-endorses-rick-santorum-in-nevada/2012/02/02/gIQAfYtOkQ_blog.html">Sharron Angle endorses Rick Santorum in Nevada</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/komen-gives-new-explanation-for-cutting-funds-to-planned-parenthood/2012/02/02/gIQAkTnklQ_story.html">Komen gives new explanation for cutting funds to Planned Parenthood</a> (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/at-prayer-breakfast-and-with-birth-control-decision-obama-riles-religious-conservatives/2012/02/02/gIQAgy1blQ_story.html">At prayer breakfast and with birth-control decision, Obama riles religious conservatives</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/breaking-two-dozen-senators-call-on-komen-to-reverse-planned-parenthood-decision/2012/02/02/gIQA5EPnkQ_blog.html?hpid=z3">Greg Sargent: Breaking: Two dozen Senators call on Komen to reverse Planned Parenthood decision</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/at-prayer-breakfast-obama-says-christian-faith-guides-his-policies/2012/02/02/gIQAzNyakQ_story.html">At prayer breakfast, Obama says Christian faith guides his policies</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/corporations-are-sending-more-contributions-to-super-pacs/2012/02/02/gIQAL4dYlQ_story.html">Corporations are sending more contributions to super PACs</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/newt-gingrich-to-challenge-florida-winner-take-all-delegate-award/2012/02/02/gIQARuiykQ_story.html">Newt Gingrich to challenge Florida winner-take-all delegate rules</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/minor-senate-bill-sparks-major-debate-on-ethics/2012/02/01/gIQAsW9kkQ_story.html">Minor Senate bill transformed into broad reform package</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/did-obama-run-the-most-negative-ads-in-us-history/2012/02/01/gIQAYUkriQ_blog.html">The Fact Checker: Did Obama run the most negative ads in U.S. history? </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-to-announce-veterans-job-corps/2012/02/02/gIQAmnRulQ_story.html">Obama to announce Veterans Job Corps</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/attorney-general-republicans-spar-over-fast-and-furious-at-congressional-hearing/2012/02/02/gIQA0t0XlQ_story.html">Attorney general, Republicans spar over ‘Fast and Furious’ at congressional hearing</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obama-administration-to-move-forward-with-closing-fannie-mae-freddie-mac/2012/02/02/gIQAsl0XlQ_story.html">Obama administration to move forward with closing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/in-mass-senate-race-gops-brown-embraces-obama-as-he-tries-to-blunt-surge-by-democrat-warren/2012/02/02/gIQANFpxkQ_story.html">In Mass. Senate race, GOP’s Brown embraces Obama as he tries to blunt surge by Democrat Warren</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/abramoffs-back-scolding-lobbyists/2012/02/02/gIQAKDphlQ_story.html">Al Kamen: Abramoff’s back, scolding lobbyists</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/us-nato-seek-to-clarify-panetta-comments-on-ending-afghan-combat-mission/2012/02/02/gIQANEujkQ_story.html">U.S., NATO seek to clarify Panetta comments on ending Afghan mission</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/commerce-agencys-system-infected-by-virus-may-be-victim-of-cyber-attack/2012/02/02/gIQAViHWlQ_story.html">Commerce agency’s system infected by virus, may be victim of cyber attack</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/holder-says-cia-prison-probe-winding-down/2012/02/02/gIQAjb5plQ_story.html">Holder says CIA prison probe winding down</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/retired-federal-workers-wait-for-system-fix/2012/02/01/gIQAMNuziQ_story.html">Joe Davidson: Retired federal workers wait for system fix</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-romney-and-obama-match-up-in-the-general-election/2012/02/02/gIQAPfBWlQ_story.html">Michael Gerson: An election that hinges on the smallest of errors?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/romneys-indifference-to-the-poor/2012/02/02/gIQA4RpVlQ_story.html">Eugene Robinson: Romney fails the empathy test</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-importance-of-us-military-might-shouldnt-be-underestimated/2012/02/02/gIQAX5pVlQ_story.html">Robert Kagan: The importance of U.S. military might shouldn’t be underestimated</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-syria--its-not-just-about-freedom/2012/02/02/gIQAYVhVlQ_story.html">Charles Krauthammer: Syria: It’s not just about freedom</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-the-poor-should-concern-romney/2012/02/02/gIQAzIqVlQ_story.html">Ruth Marcus: Why the poor should concern Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/where-the-cbo-report-on-federal-pay-went-wrong/2012/02/02/gIQAAPsVlQ_story.html">Colleen M. Kelley: Where the CBO report on federal pay went wrong</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-administrations-muddled-message-on-afghanistan/2012/02/02/gIQALZLVlQ_story.html">editorial: The administration’s muddled message on Afghanistan</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-timely-proposal-to-raise-and-index-the-minimum-wage/2012/02/02/gIQAnPLVlQ_story.html">editorial: Romney’s timely proposal to raise and index the minimum wage</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/holder-faces-wrath-in-hill-hearing/">Holder faces wrath in Hill hearing</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/nevadans-feel-their-issues-ignored/">Nevadans feel their issues ignored</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/trump-endorses-romney/">Trump urges Romney to ‘go out and get ‘em’; Angle backs Santorum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/senate-passes-insider-trading-ban-its-members/">Senate passes insider trading ban for its members</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/inside-the-beltway-152386972/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/obama-pushes-agenda-prayer-breakfast/">Obama pushes agenda at prayer breakfast</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/warner-backs-push-revive-deficit-plan/">Warner backs push to revive deficit plan</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/senators-join-suits-on-recess-appointments/">Senators join suits on recess appointments</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/the-uns-new-big-scary-report/">editorial: The U.N.’s new, big, scary report</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/pay-cut-for-bureaucrats/">Emily Miller: Pay cut for bureaucrats</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/lets-get-america-moving-again/">Gary Johnson: Let’s get America moving again</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/getting-a-reading-on-romney-97778195/">Mathew D. Staver: Moderate can’t generate record turnout needed to beat Obama</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/getting-a-reading-on-romney/">Jeffrey T. Kuhner: Getting a reading on Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/epa-extreme-punishment-authority/">Willie Soon and Paul Driessen: EPA: Extreme Punishment Authority</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/newts-flat-tax-option-beats-mitts-plan/">Deroy Murdock: Newt’s flat-tax option beats Mitt’s plan</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/innovation-uber-alles/">James A. Bacon: Innovation Uber alles</a> (Business/Economy, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/2/obamas-recipe-for-poverty/">Donald Lambro: Obama's recipe for poverty</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120203/NEWS03/702039846/-1/news">House panel nixes truck weights pushed by farmers</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120203/NEWS03/702039869">First group from brigade returns Thursday</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120203/OPINION01/702039977/-1/opinion">editorial: Afghan strategy</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120203/OPINION01/702039975/-1/opinion">editorial: Big win</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/568190/-Insider-trading--must-be-stopped.html?nav=5044">editorial: ‘Insider trading’ must be stopped</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-02-02:21282 2012-02-02T09:10:00Z 2012-02-02T12:34:45Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/obama-proposes-mortgage-relief-with-romney-in-mind.html?ref=us">Obama’s Oblique Attacks Hint at Romney as Expected Rival</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Long-Term-Care-Program.html?ref=politics">House Votes to Repeal Part of 2010 Health Care Law</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-influence-industry-obamas-ban-on-lobbyist-bundlers-has-unclear-prospects/2012/01/30/gIQAYqsmiQ_story.html">The Influence Industry: Obama’s ban on lobbyist bundlers has unclear prospects</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/obama-proposes-mortgage-relief-with-romney-in-mind.html?ref=us">Obama’s Oblique Attacks Hint at Romney as Expected Rival</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Long-Term-Care-Program.html?ref=politics">House Votes to Repeal Part of 2010 Health Care Law</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-influence-industry-obamas-ban-on-lobbyist-bundlers-has-unclear-prospects/2012/01/30/gIQAYqsmiQ_story.html">The Influence Industry: Obama’s ban on lobbyist bundlers has unclear prospects</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Magna-Carta-Conservation.html?ref=politics">US Archives to Unveil Magna Carta After Repairs</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Bernanke.html?ref=politics">Bernanke to Testify on Economy and Deficit</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Romneys-Investments.html?ref=politics">Romney Stock Trades Clash With Divestment Pledge</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Democrats.html?ref=politics">Democrats Emboldened by Republican Primary Race</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/02/us/politics/AP-US-No-Fly-List.html?ref=politics">AP Exclusive: US No-Fly List Doubles in 1 Year</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Romney.html?ref=politics">Romney: Not Focused on Poor, They Have Safety Net</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Long-Term-Care-Program.html?ref=politics">House Votes to Repeal Part of 2010 Health Care Law</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Pay-Freeze.html?ref=politics">House Votes to Continue Federal Worker Pay Freeze</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Fast-and-Furious.html?ref=politics">Justice Dept Rejects Gun-Smuggling Cover-Up Claim</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Payroll-Tax-.html?ref=politics">Payroll Tax Negotiations Off to Slow Start</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Child-Labor-Farms.html?ref=politics">Labor Dept. Changes Child Labor Plan</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Economy-Manufacturing.html?ref=politics">Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since June</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Digital-Textbooks.html?ref=politics">Challenge to Schools: Embracing Digital Textbooks</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Snyder-Interview.html?ref=politics">Snyder Questions Approach of Fellow GOP Governors</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Small-Business-Taxes.html?ref=politics">House GOP Bill Would Cut Small Business Taxes</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Gay-Marriage-Veteran-Lawsuit.html?ref=politics">Gay Ca. Veteran Sues Over Denial of Benefits</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Husbands-Resume.html?ref=politics">Obama Helps Woman With Husband's Resume</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Smoking-Graphic-Images.html?ref=politics">Feds Argue for Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Campaign-Boehner.html?ref=politics">Boehner: GOP Nomination Fight Will Resolve Itself</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Canandaigua Daily Messenger</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x715341665/EDITORIAL-Nows-the-time-to-start-picking-your-next-leader">editorial: Now's the time to start picking your next leader</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Dunkirk Observer</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/568147/Meal-light-on-details.html?nav=5044">editorial: Meal light on details</a> (Education, Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> </ul> <h2>Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/544232/Meal-rules-contain-flaws.html?nav=5005">editorial: Meal rules contain flaws</a> (Education, Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> </ul> <h2>Kingston Daily Freeman</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/02/02/opinion/doc4f28498550c0b428088165.txt">editorial: Baby step for Congress on insider trading</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Massena/Potsdam Courier-Observer</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mpcourier.com/article/20120202/DCO01/702029923">Feds to reconsider rules for child labor on farms</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/google-smoke-mirrors-article-1.1015618">Google’s smoke and mirrors </a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/mitt-romney-conservative-problem-article-1.1015612">Andrea Tantaros: Mitt Romney’s conservative problem</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/hurry_wait_and_die_wyLvNsCxiZKASR4ePF3VyK">Arthur Herman: Hurry, wait ... and die</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/failed_fast_and_furious_whitewash_A8qiL0QMYT9wTsSHSNIBIK">Michael A. Walsh: A failed ‘Fast and Furious’ whitewash</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/indiana-becomes-right-to-work-state.html?ref=us">Indiana Governor Signs a Law Creating a ‘Right to Work’ State</a> (Business/Economy, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/super-pac-filings-show-power-and-secrecy.html?ref=us">Secrecy Shrouds ‘Super PAC’ Funds in Latest Filings</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/hardship-has-changed-nevada-since-2008-caucuses.html?ref=us">Downturn and Upstarts Transform Nevada’s G.O.P. Caucuses</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/poor-quote-by-romney-seized-on-by-his-critics.html?ref=us">‘Poor’ Quote by Romney Joins a List Critics Love</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/obama-proposes-mortgage-relief-with-romney-in-mind.html?ref=us">Obama’s Oblique Attacks Hint at Romney as Expected Rival</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/for-gop-pipeline-is-central-to-agenda.html?ref=us">For G.O.P., Pipeline Is Central to Agenda</a> (Energy, Environment, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/washington-state-senate-passes-gay-marriage-bill.html?ref=us">Washington State Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill</a> (Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/uproar-as-komen-foundation-cuts-money-to-planned-parenthood.html?ref=us">Uproar as Breast Cancer Group Ends Partnership With Planned Parenthood</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/senators-amendments-ensnarl-insider-trading-bill.html?ref=us">Lure of a Senate Bill Attracts Amendments, Some of Them Relevant</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/world/asia/nato-plays-down-report-of-collaboration-between-taliban-and-pakistan.html?ref=us">Taliban Captives Dispute U.S. View on Afghanistan War</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/business/mortgage-plan-targets-refinancing.html?ref=us">Mortgage Relief Plan Aims at Refinancing</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/little-pac-money-for-warren-and-brown/?ref=politics">In Massachusetts, Little PAC Money for Warren or Brown</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/romneys-poor-remark-resonates/?ref=politics">Romney’s ‘Poor’ Remark Resonates</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/obama-favors-interviews-over-impromptu-q-a-s-study-finds/?ref=politics">Obama Favors Interviews Over Impromptu Q.&A.'s, Study Finds</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/senate-democrats-take-on-super-pacs/?ref=politics">Senate Democrats Take On 'Super PACs'</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/us/politics/paul-supporters-go-from-outsiders-to-vanguard-in-nevada-gop.html?ref=politics">Among These Republicans, Paul Supporters Go From Outsiders to Vanguard</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/despite-big-victory-romney-wont-let-up-on-gingrich/?ref=politics">Despite Big Victory, Romney Won't Let Up on Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/in-nevada-gingrichs-words-are-sharper-than-his-scheduling/?ref=politics">Gingrich Awaits a Flashy New Endorsement</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/opinion/do-it-yourself-deportation.html?ref=opinion">Antonio Alarcon: Do-It-Yourself Deportation</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/opinion/collins-mitt-speaks-oh-no.html?ref=opinion">Gail Collins: Mitt Speaks. Oh, No!</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/opinion/kristof-where-are-the-romney-republicans.html?ref=opinion">Nicholas D. Kristof: Where Are the Romney Republicans?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/opinion/the-darkening-tone-of-the-primaries.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The Darkening Tone of the Primaries</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/opinion/censorship-hinders-influenza-research.html?ref=opinion">Howard Markel: Don’t Censor Influenza Research</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/opinion/russias-bad-bet-on-syria.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Russia’s Bad Bet on Syria</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/opinion/live-from-the-supreme-court.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Live, From the Supreme Court</a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/show-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-the-door-1.3497027">editorial: Show Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the door</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneida Dispatch</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2012/02/02/opinion/doc4f29c2a6bd6e7298683335.txt">editorial: Insider trading should be illegal</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-paul-and-romney-a-strategic-alliance-between-outsider-and-establishment/2012/01/20/gIQAf8foiQ_story.html">For Romney and Paul, a strategic alliance between establishment and outsider</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/columns/mitt-romneys-disciplined-campaign-strategy-has-paid-off/2012/02/01/gIQAR6e0hQ_story.html">Dan Balz: For Romney campaign, race unfolding almost precisely as predicted</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/mitt-romney-is-glitter-bombed-by-gay-activist-sings-verse-of-america-the-beautiful/2012/02/01/gIQAXAYSiQ_blog.html">Mitt Romney is glitter bombed by gay rights activist, sings verse of ‘America the Beautiful’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/ron-pauls-claims-about-life-without-medicare-and-medicaid/2012/01/31/gIQAedy5hQ_blog.html">The Fact Checker: Ron Paul’s claims about life without Medicare and Medicaid </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/will-romneys-promises-match-national-security-realities/2012/02/01/gIQA3HX5iQ_story.html">Walter Pincus: Will Romney’s promises match national security realities?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/2012/02/01/gIQAkY6GjQ_blog.html">Romney criticizes U.S. decision to end Afghan combat next year</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-relying-heavily-on-small-group-of-super-rich-donors/2012/02/01/gIQAFVB4iQ_story.html">Mitt Romney relying heavily on small group of super-rich donors</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/romney-campaign-bomb-slow-to-detonate/2012/02/01/gIQAnnSBjQ_blog.html">Romney campaign bomb slow to detonate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fda-monitoring-of-whistleblowers-probed/2012/02/01/gIQAqjc2iQ_story.html">Grassley opens investigation into FDA surveillance</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/justice-official-says-congressional-deadline-for-more-fast-and-furious-documents-impossible-to-meet/2012/02/01/gIQAkmb0iQ_story.html">Justice official says congressional deadline for more Fast and Furious documents ‘impossible to meet’</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/planned-parenthood-says-komen-decision-causes-donation-spike/2012/02/01/gIQAGLsxiQ_story.html">Planned Parenthood says Komen decision causes donation spike</a> (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/komens-planned-parenthood-decision-all-about-politics/2012/02/01/gIQAJS1xhQ_blog.html">Komen’s Planned Parenthood decision all about politics</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/federal-pay-freeze-bill-comes-up-for-a-vote/2012/02/01/gIQA5wVViQ_blog.html">Ed O'Keefe: House votes to freeze congressional, federal pay</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/after-big-florida-victory-romney-heads-to-nevada/2012/02/01/gIQAOUjjhQ_story.html">After big Florida victory, Romney heads to Minnesota, Nevada</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-influence-industry-obamas-ban-on-lobbyist-bundlers-has-unclear-prospects/2012/01/30/gIQAYqsmiQ_story.html">The Influence Industry: Obama’s ban on lobbyist bundlers has unclear prospects</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/newt-gingrichs-nevada-campaign-appears-in-disarray/2012/02/01/gIQANPB7hQ_blog.html">Newt Gingrich’s Nevada campaign appears in disarray</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obama-to-announce-new-housing-refinance-plan/2012/02/01/gIQAw8YghQ_story.html">Obama announces new housing refinance plan</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/retired-federal-workers-wait-for-system-fix/2012/02/01/gIQAMNuziQ_story.html">Joe Davidson: Retired federal workers wait for system fix</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/panetta-us-nato-will-seek-to-end-afghan-combat-mission-next-year/2010/07/28/gIQAriZJiQ_story.html">Panetta: U.S., NATO will seek to end Afghan combat mission next year</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/proposed-jobs-bill-would-target-foreign-outsourcing-by-us-companies/2012/01/31/gIQAPLHOhQ_story.html">Proposed jobs bill would target foreign outsourcing by U.S. companies</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/senate-ethics-panel-says-it-imposed-no-sanctions-in-2011/2012/02/01/gIQANV1xhQ_blog.html">In the Loop: Senate ethics panel says it imposed no sanctions in 2011</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/states-are-cracking-down-on-political-speech-with-burdensome-laws/2012/01/31/gIQAPe6ziQ_story.html">George F. Will: How states are restricting political speech</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-post-american-world-demands-a-new-approach-from-the-us/2012/02/01/gIQAba5ziQ_story.html">Fareed Zakaria: The world has changed, Mr. Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/obamas-disappointing-college-plan/2012/02/01/gIQA2AMihQ_story.html">Matt Miller: Obama’s disappointing college plan</a> (Business/Economy, Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-grandstanding-plan-to-cut-the-debt/2012/02/01/gIQAJW6ziQ_story.html">Dana Milbank: House freshmen have a grand(standing) plan to cut the national debt</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mario-draghi-deserves-two-cheers-for-his-handling-of-european-debt-crisis/2012/01/31/gIQAHd6ziQ_story.html">David Ignatius: Two cheers for ‘Super Mario’ Draghi</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/president-obamas-fight-against-rising-tuition/2012/01/31/gIQAdc7ziQ_story.html">editorial: Encouraging a degree of saving in higher ed</a> (Business/Economy, Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/romney-context-for-me-but-not-for-thee/2012/02/01/gIQAFh85hQ_blog.html">Greg Sargent: Romney: Context for me, but not for thee</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/duvaliers-exoneration-in-haiti-is-a-judicial-travesty/2012/01/31/gIQAeP6ziQ_story.html">editorial: The oxymoron of Haitian justice</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/hispanics-out-west-a-tougher-sell-for-romney/">Hispanics out West a tougher sell for Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/obama-floats-latest-homeowner-relief-plan/">Obama floats latest homeowner-relief plan</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/big-donors-help-romney-in-cash-race/">Big donors help Romney in cash race</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/house-votes-freeze-federal-workers-pay/">House votes to freeze federal workers’ pay</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/gop-super-pacs-outpace-democrats/">GOP super PACs outpace Democrats</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/problems-lurk-for-romney-beneath-surface-of-fla-wi/">Problems lurk for Romney beneath surface of Fla. win</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/huntsman-funding-primarily-from-dad/">Huntsman funding primarily from dad</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/house-votes-to-repeal-part-of-health-care-law/">House votes to repeal part of health care law</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/reforms-threaten-payroll-tax-holiday/">Reforms threaten payroll-tax holiday</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/obamas-campaign-manager-accuses-romney-pandering-t/">Obama's campaign manager accuses Romney of pandering to tea party</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/obamas-divided-america/">editorial: Obama's divided America</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/the-economics-of-fear/">editorial: The economics of fear</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/tea-party-on-the-hill/">Emily Miller: Tea Party on the Hill</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/our-dead-american-medical-association/">Richard A. Armstrong: Our dead American Medical Association</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/1/obamas-dishonest-energy-promise/">Randall Luthi: Obama’s dishonest energy promise</a> (Energy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120202/NEWS02/702029784">Clarkson’s Collins touts business ventures to senators</a> (Business/Economy, Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120202/NEWS02/702029839/-1/NEWS">Feds to reconsider rules for child labor on farms</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120202/OPINION01/702029972/-1/opinion">editorial: A basic need</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120202/OPINION01/702029968/-1/opinion">editorial: Carp barriers</a> (Environment)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-02-01:21269 2012-02-01T09:18:00Z 2012-02-01T12:37:30Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/romney-wins-big-in-florida-primary.html?ref=us">Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary, Regaining Momentum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Housing.html?ref=politics">Obama to Detail Broader Housing Refinance Plan</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-deficit-to-top-1-trillion-for-4th-year-in-a-row/2012/01/31/gIQAWmKweQ_story.html">U.S. deficit to top $1 trillion, smallest since ’09</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/romney-wins-big-in-florida-primary.html?ref=us">Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary, Regaining Momentum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Housing.html?ref=politics">Obama to Detail Broader Housing Refinance Plan</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-deficit-to-top-1-trillion-for-4th-year-in-a-row/2012/01/31/gIQAWmKweQ_story.html">U.S. deficit to top $1 trillion, smallest since ’09</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-US-Afghan-Attacks.html?ref=politics">Attacks by Afghans on US Troops Often Personal</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Money.html?ref=politics">Got an Extra Million? A Candidate Could Be in Need</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-White-House-Chef.html?ref=politics">White House Chef Says Obamas Eat Seasonal</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/02/01/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Housing.html?ref=politics">Obama to Detail Broader Housing Refinance Plan</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Campaign-Voter-Attitudes.html?ref=politics">Women Abandon Gingrich, Drive Romney Victory in FL</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Money-Obama.html?ref=politics">Obama Releases List of Top Money 'Bundlers'</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Delegates.html?ref=politics">Romney Takes Better Than 3-1 Lead in GOP Delegates</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Space-Newt.html?ref=politics">Experts Say Gingrich Moon Base Dreams Not Lunacy</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-US-Afganistan-Taliban.html?ref=politics">US Confirms Possible Release of Taliban From Gitmo</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Campaign-Analysis.html?ref=politics">Analysis: Romney Proves He's Tough and Adaptable</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-FAA-Bill.html?ref=politics">Lawmakers Reach Agreement on $63 Billion FAA Bill</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Money-Romney.html?ref=politics">Romney Raised $24M in Late 2011</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Fed-Regional-Bank-Disclosures.html?ref=politics">Data From Fed Bank Chiefs Show Disparity in Wealth</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Census-Race.html?ref=politics">AP EXCLUSIVE: Many Resist Census Race Labels</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Outside-the-Beltway.html?ref=politics">A Political Tip Sheet for the Rest of Us</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Canandaigua Daily Messenger</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x370663090/EDITORIAL-Risks-for-lead-exposure-must-be-in-public-eye">editorial: Risks for lead exposure must be in public eye</a> (Healthcare)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/newt-gingrich-flamboyant-florida-flameout-herald-a-serious-campaign-article-1.1014911">editorial: Newt Gingrich's flamboyant Florida flameout must herald a serious campaign </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/mormon-plot-wasn-t-article-1.1014874">Nathan B. Oman: The Mormon plot that wasn’t </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/mitt-romney-wins-florida-primary-challenges-remain-gop-front-runner-newt-gingrich-article-1.1015055">S.E. Cupp: Mitt Romney wins Florida primary, but challenges remain: GOP front-runner must look beyond Newt Gingrich </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/bam_boodle_bundler_8QIHY5UhvU6b3t8tEDoikN">editorial: Bam’s boodle bundler</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/all_over_but_the_pouting_by_big_K91MiEciFUyWj3XohLdwiO">John Podhoretz: All over but the pouting by big loser</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/saint_warren_dark_side_mhMyAHUqp3nn0jR0xdtGmI">Charles Gasparino: Saint Warren’s dark side</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/cancer-group-halts-financing-to-planned-parenthood.html?ref=us">Cancer Group Halts Financing to Planned Parenthood</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/romney-wins-big-in-florida-primary.html?ref=us">Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary, Regaining Momentum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/romneys-negative-campaign-in-florida-could-have-political-costs.html?ref=us">The Political Costs of a Nasty Fight</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/whistle-blowers-disciplined-at-dover-air-base-mortuary.html?ref=us">More Woes for Officials at Mortuary for Military</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/deficit-tops-1-trillion-but-is-falling.html?ref=us">Budget Deficit Tops $1 Trillion, but Is Falling, Report Says</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/bonamici-oregon-democrat-to-complete-david-wus-term.html?ref=us">Oregon Democrats Retain House Seat</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/world/intelligence-chief-sees-al-qaeda-likely-to-continue-fragmenting.html?ref=us">Intelligence Report Lists Iran and Cyberattacks as Leading Concerns</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/business/economy/in-atlanta-housing-woes-reflect-nations-economic-pain.html?ref=us">In Atlanta, Housing Woes Reflect Nation’s Pain</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/business/economy/in-reversal-consumer-confidence-turns-down.html?ref=us">In Reversal, Consumer Confidence Turns Down</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/judge-says-notice-must-be-given-for-park-evictions.html?ref=us">Judge Says Notice Must Be Given for Park Evictions</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/campaign-finance-reports-show-super-pac-donors.html?ref=politics">G.O.P. Donors Showing Thirst to Top Obama</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/economic-issues-drove-florida-voters.html?ref=politics">Economic Issues Drove Florida Voters</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/us/politics/gingrich-pins-hopes-on-super-tuesday-and-delegate-shares.html?ref=politics">States Ahead Offer Defiant Gingrich a Chance to Regain a Foothold</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/romney-to-get-secret-service-protection-campaign-says/?ref=politics">Romney to Get Secret Service Protection, Campaign Says</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/candidates-report-fourth-quarter-fund-raising/?ref=politics">Candidates Report Fourth-Quarter Fund-Raising</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/from-nevada-paul-vows-to-push-ahead/?ref=politics">From Nevada, Paul Vows to Push Ahead</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/defiant-gingrich-vows-to-continue-after-florida/?ref=politics">Defiant Gingrich Vows to Continue After Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/opinion/dowd-whos-tough-enough.html?ref=opinion">Maureen Dowd: Who’s Tough Enough?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/opinion/friedman-the-politics-of-dignity.html?ref=opinion">Thoms L. Friedman: The Politics of Dignity</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/opinion/making-it-worse-in-europe.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Making It Worse in Europe</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/opinion/turning-the-buffett-rule-into-law.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Turning the ‘Buffett Rule’ Into Law</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/opinion/a-brave-stand-in-rhode-island.html?ref=opinion">editorial: A Brave Stand in Rhode Island</a> (Education, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/opinion/the-house-that-george-romney-built.html?ref=opinion">Louis Hyman: The House That George Romney Built</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/congress-overdue-on-insider-trading-law-1.3493974">editorial: Congress overdue on insider trading law</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-confident-as-florida-republicans-vote-in-primary/2012/01/31/gIQAhq7xeQ_story.html">Florida primary: Mitt Romney wins decisive victory</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/mitt-romneys-florida-sweep--and-how-it-changes-the-presidential-race/2012/01/31/gIQAfNuCgQ_blog.html">The Fix: Mitt Romney’s Florida sweep — and how it changes the presidential race </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romneys-florida-win-may-be-a-turning-point/2012/01/31/gIQARUzYgQ_story.html">Mitt Romney’s Florida win may be a turning point</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-florida-fight-mitt-romney-regained-discipline-and-went-on-the-offensive/2012/01/31/gIQAcT5YgQ_story.html">In Florida fight, Mitt Romney regained discipline and went on the offensive</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-nomination-will-go-on-for-probably-six-months/2012/01/31/gIQApgyXgQ_story.html">Gingrich: Nomination will go on for ‘probably six months’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-santorum-looks-beyond-florida-to-coming-gop-contests/2012/01/31/gIQAJ7XUgQ_story.html">Rick Santorum looks beyond Florida to coming GOP contests</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/florida-republican-primary-liveblog/2012/01/31/gIQArDysfQ_blog.html#exitdata">Florida Republican primary liveblog: Mitt Romney wins Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-florida-primary-electability-is-again-the-top-concern-for-voters/2012/01/31/gIQAJ1GHgQ_story.html">In Florida primary, electability is again the top concern for voters</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/behind-the-numbers/post/whats-behind-romneys-romp/2012/01/03/gIQAxF5FgQ_blog.html">What’s behind Romney’s romp?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/super-pacs-helping-republican-candidates-close-in-on-obama/2012/01/31/gIQA0lcKgQ_story.html">Super PACs helping Republican candidates close in on Obama</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/newt-gingrich-raised-5-million-in-january-10-million-in-fourth-quarter/2012/01/31/gIQASSspeQ_blog.html">The Fix: Gingrich raised $10 million in fourth quarter and $5 million in January </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/stephen-colbert-super-pac-taken-back-from-jon-stewart-video/2012/01/31/gIQAm9vjeQ_blog.html">Stephen Colbert Super PAC filings state more than $1 million raised (Video)</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/romney-doesnt-get-the-al-gore-treatment/2012/01/31/gIQAyZdHgQ_blog.html">Why Romney won’t get the ‘Al Gore’ treatment</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/can-mitt-romney-be-stopped-in-nevada/2012/01/30/gIQARYhRfQ_story.html">Can Mitt Romney be stopped in Nevada?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/president-obama-mitt-romney-and-the-empathy-gap/2012/01/30/gIQARlvodQ_blog.html">The Fix: President Obama, Mitt Romney and the empathy gap </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/after-obamas-remarks-on-drones-white-house-rebuffs-security-questions/2012/01/31/gIQA9s2LgQ_story.html">After Obama’s remarks on drones, White House rebuffs security questions</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-proposes-boosts-for-small-businesses/2012/01/31/gIQASN6EgQ_story.html">Obama proposes boosts for small businesses</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-davos-forum-a-motley-crew/2012/01/26/gIQAZ3IGgQ_story.html">Al Kamen: What really happens in Davos</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-studies-delays-in-federal-retirees-annuity-payments/2012/01/31/gIQAMg6AgQ_story.html">Joe Davidson: Senate studies delays in federal retirees’ annuity payments</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-deficit-to-top-1-trillion-for-4th-year-in-a-row/2012/01/31/gIQAWmKweQ_story.html">U.S. deficit to top $1 trillion, smallest since ’09</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-medias-codependent-relationship-with-newt-gingrich/2012/01/31/gIQArTADgQ_story.html">Dana Milbank: The media ? Newt Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mitt-romneys-trouble-is-his-near-perfection/2012/01/31/gIQAyv4pfQ_story.html">Kathleen Parker: Mitt Romney’s trouble is his near-perfection</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/eric-schneiderman-new-york-ag-shaped-drive-to-hold-banks-accountable/2012/01/30/gIQAjWxCgQ_story.html">Harold Meyerson: The man who shaped Obama’s drive to hold banks accountable</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/time-to-run-for-office-99-percenters/2012/01/30/gIQAdnHweQ_story.html">Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to run for office, 99 percenters</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/santorums-daughter-ails-as-he-makes-revealing-decision-to-continue-campaign/2012/01/31/gIQAzVOXfQ_story.html">Ruth Marcus: Santorum’s choice to run</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/tax-reform-rip/2012/01/31/gIQANBEBfQ_story.html">Robert J. Samuelson: Major tax reform: Why it always fails</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/cbos-debt-projections-warn-of-the-dangerous-fiscal-path-that-looms/2012/01/31/gIQAn9LCgQ_story.html">editorial: The dangerous fiscal path that looms</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/egypts-witch-hunt-threatens-a-rupture-with-the-us/2012/01/31/gIQAM9LCgQ_story.html">editorial: Egypt’s witch hunt threatens a rupture with the U.S.</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/romney-scores-victory-florida-primary/">Romney scores victory in Florida primary</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/deluge-of-baggage-ads-helps-sink-gingrichs-bid/">Deluge of ‘baggage’ ads helps sink Gingrich in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/budget-chief-big-challenges-worrisome-trends-us/">Budget chief: Big challenges, ‘worrisome trends’ for U.S.</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/candidates-head-to-nevada-for-caucuses/">Candidates head to Nevada for caucuses</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/santorum-paul-take-campaigns-out-west-and-vow-to-s/">Santorum, Paul take campaigns out West and vow to stay in race</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/sixty-percent-obama-funds-come-big-money-bundlers/">Sixty percent of Obama funds come from big-money bundlers</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/obama-serves-package-aid-small-businesses/">Obama serves up package to aid small businesses</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/inside-the-beltway-231365818/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/obamas-deadly-secret/">editorial: Obama’s deadly secret</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/sins-of-commission-on-yucca-mountain/">editorial: Sins of commission on Yucca Mountain</a> (Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/political-finger-pointing/">Jonah Goldberg: Political finger-pointing</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/planned-parenthoods-big-lie/">Sue Thayer: Planned Parenthood’s big lie</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/31/year-of-the-dragon/">James A. Lyons: Year of the dragon</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120201/OPINION01/702019967/-1/opinion">editorial: Indecisive Congress</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120201/OPINION01/702019971/-1/opinion">editorial: Consumer doubts</a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-31:21257 2012-01-31T09:16:00Z 2012-01-31T12:24:00Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/politics/democratic-senators-to-push-buffett-rule.html?ref=us">Bill to Prohibit Insider Trading by Members of Congress Advances in Senate</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Business.html?ref=politics">Obama Wants Small Business Tax, Investment Breaks</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress-tries-again-to-hand-president-a-line-item-veto/2012/01/30/gIQAi7ATdQ_story.html">Congress tries again to hand president a line-item veto</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/politics/democratic-senators-to-push-buffett-rule.html?ref=us">Bill to Prohibit Insider Trading by Members of Congress Advances in Senate</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Business.html?ref=politics">Obama Wants Small Business Tax, Investment Breaks</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress-tries-again-to-hand-president-a-line-item-veto/2012/01/30/gIQAi7ATdQ_story.html">Congress tries again to hand president a line-item veto</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Money.html?ref=politics">'Super' PACs Set to Disclose Big Donors Tuesday</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Fast-and-Furious.html?ref=politics">Dems: Fast & Furious Just 1 of 4 Misguided Probes</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Business.html?ref=politics">Obama Wants Small Business Tax, Investment Breaks</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Autos.html?ref=politics">Obama Plays Up Auto Industry Success Story</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/31/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Insider-Trading.html?ref=politics">Senate Clears Way for Vote on Insider-Trading Ban</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Iran-Sanctions.html?ref=politics">Top Senators Agree on Tough Penalties on Iran</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Obama.html?ref=politics">Obama Works to Save Jobs, 1 at a Time</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Transportation-Bill.html?ref=politics">House Transportation Bill Would Spend About $260B</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Transportation)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Outside-the-Beltway.html?ref=politics">A Political Tip Sheet for the Rest of Us</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Delegates.html?ref=politics">Romney Picks Up 2 Delegates in South Carolina</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Worker-Pay.html?ref=politics">Many Federal Workers Out-Earn Private Sector Labor</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Next-Up.html?ref=politics">GOP Race's Approaching Lull Will Test Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-FDA-Whistleblower-Suit.html?ref=politics">Suit Says FDA Monitored Staffers' Private Email</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Under-Law.html?ref=politics">Congress Exempt From Some Laws, but Others Apply</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Dunkirk Observer</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/568080/Campaign.html?nav=5044">editorial: Class warefare is campaign platform</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>GateHouse News Service</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.herkimertelegram.com/opinions/columnists/x2139484657/Barry-Greenfield-The-self-sustaining-school-system">Barry Greenfield: The self-sustaining school system</a> (Education)</li> </ul> <h2>Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/544171/Don-t-allow-retaliation.html?nav=5005">editorial: Don’t allow retaliation</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Jamestown Post-Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/598292/Nutrition-Details-Don-t-Add-Up.html?nav=5010">editorial: Nutrition Details Don’t Add Up</a> (Education, Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/the_boy_scout_gets_rough_ErkJwHYD2l3CPWtakbX7oL">John Podhoretz: The boy scout gets rough</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/for-soldier-disfigured-in-afghanistan-a-way-to-return-to-the-world.html?ref=us">For Soldier Disfigured in War, a Way to Return to the World</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/state-of-the-state-addresses-show-softened-governing.html?ref=us">Second Year In, Republican Governors Moderate Tone</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/politics/romney-suggests-he-will-prevail-in-florida-vote.html?ref=us">Buoyant Romney Speaks of Victory in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/politics/with-polls-on-his-side-in-florida-romney-stays-on-the-attack.html?ref=us">On Eve of Florida Primary, Romney and Gingrich Travel State in Appeal to Voters</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/politics/rick-santorums-daughter-3-overcomes-a-bout-of-pneumonia.html?ref=us">Santorum Daughter’s Illness a Test for Candidate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/education/claremont-mckenna-college-says-it-exaggerated-sat-figures.html?ref=us">College Says It Exaggerated SAT Figures for Ratings</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/legal-challenge-to-colorados-tabor-amendment.html?ref=us">Colorado Lawsuit Challenges Wisdom of Ballot Box</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/tensions-rise-but-no-evictions-at-occupy-dc.html?ref=us">Occupy D.C. Protesters Stay Put as Evacuation Deadline Passes</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/politics/operation-fast-and-furious-report-by-democrats-clears-obama-administration.html?ref=us">Report by House Democrats Absolves Administration in Gun Trafficking Case</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/Segregation-Curtailed-in-US-Cities-Study-Finds.html?ref=us">Segregation Curtailed in U.S. Cities, Study Finds</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/lt-gen-william-boykin-known-for-anti-muslim-remarks-cancels-west-point-talk.html?ref=us">General Withdraws From West Point Talk</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/politics/democratic-senators-to-push-buffett-rule.html?ref=us">Bill to Prohibit Insider Trading by Members of Congress Advances in Senate</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/world/middleeast/civilian-deaths-due-to-drones-are-few-obama-says.html?ref=us">Civilian Deaths Due to Drones Are Not Many, Obama Says</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/business/lawmakers-push-for-more-private-screeners-at-airports.html?ref=us">Gatekeepers Under Scrutiny</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/in-jacksonville-gingrich-accepts-a-reagan-endorsement/?ref=politics">On Day Before Primary, Gingrich Hits Five Florida Cities</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/pregnant-and-pushed-out-of-a-job.html?ref=opinion">Dina Bakst: Pregnant, and Pushed Out of a Job</a> (Business/Economy, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/brooks-the-great-divorce.html?ref=opinion">David Brooks: The Great Divorce</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/nocera-saving-freshman-ryan.html?ref=opinion">Joe Nocera: Saving Freshman Ryan</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/dont-stop-the-gop-debates.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Don’t Stop the Debates</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/drones-for-human-rights.html?ref=opinion">A. Stobo Sinderman & M. Hans: Drones for Human Rights</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/the-shortfall-in-cancer-screening.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The Shortfall in Cancer Screening</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/a-harder-squeeze-on-the-poor.html?ref=opinion">editorial: A Harder Squeeze on the Poor</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneida Dispatch</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2012/01/30/opinion/doc4f272828544cd358732593.txt">editorial: State of the union highly political</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Poughkeepsie Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120131/OPINION01/301310004/Opinion-High-Court-ruling-keeps-tech-check?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|p">editorial: High Court ruling keeps tech in check</a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Schenectady Daily Gazette (sub req.)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/jan/30/0131_strock/">Carl Strock: Newt for GOP nominee — please, please</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Syracuse Post-Standard</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/01/consider_this_romneys_taxes.html">editorial: Romney’s taxes </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/01/consider_this_who_are_the_1_pe.html">editorial: Who are the 1 percent? </a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/01/whats_a_fair_share_debate_focu.html">editorial: What’s a Fair Share? Debate focuses on raising taxes for the wealthy</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romneys-and-gingrichs-ideas-mirror-their-personalities-pragmatic-vs-epic/2012/01/27/gIQAQgAidQ_story.html">Romney and Gingrich policy ideas mirror their personalities: Pragmatic vs. epic</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gop-presidential-race-could-grind-on-and-on/2012/01/30/gIQAE9nbdQ_story.html">GOP presidential race could grind on and on</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/gingrich-casts-romney-as-george-soros-favorite/2012/01/30/gIQAYpPfcQ_blog.html">Gingrich casts Romney as George Soros favorite</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/daughters-illness-is-quandary-for-santorum/2012/01/30/gIQAwXAddQ_story.html">Daughter’s illness is quandary for Santorum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rick-santorum-daughter-bella-almost-died-but-has-rallied/2012/01/30/gIQA7yXXcQ_blog.html">Rick Santorum: Daughter Bella almost died, but has rallied</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/mitt-romney-sings-america-the-beautiful/2012/01/30/gIQAgzCadQ_blog.html">Mitt Romney sings ‘America the Beautiful’ (VIDEO)</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress-tries-again-to-hand-president-a-line-item-veto/2012/01/30/gIQAi7ATdQ_story.html">Congress tries again to hand president a line-item veto</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/federal-congressional-pay-freeze-bill-to-be-considered-by-house-this-week/2012/01/30/gIQAgiZecQ_blog.html">Federal Eye: Federal, congressional pay freeze bill to be considered by House this week</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/cbo-weighs-in-with-a-report-on-wages/2012/01/30/gIQAwklXdQ_story.html">Joe Davidson: CBO weighs in with a report on wages</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-to-begin-debating-insider-trading-bill/2012/01/30/gIQA4C6QdQ_story.html">Senate begins debating insider-trading bill</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/lousy-campaign-year-for-daughters-wives-female-donors/2012/01/30/gIQAigaJcQ_blog.html">Lousy campaign year for daughters, wives, female donors</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/new-poll-shows-romney-surging-in-fla-gingrich-looks-to-future-primaries/2012/01/30/gIQAiC1TcQ_story.html">New poll shows Romney surging in Florida; Gingrich looks to future primaries</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/nbc-news-marist-poll-everybody-loves-romney-in-florida/2011/03/04/gIQApn2DcQ_blog.html">Jonathan Capehart: NBC News-Marist poll: Everybody loves Romney in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-win-in-fla-could-fuel-bitter-protracted-fight/2012/01/30/gIQApGWecQ_story.html">Dan Balz: Will Romney-Gingrich battle lead to costly split in the GOP?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/obama-the-most-polarizing-president-ever/2012/01/29/gIQAmmkBbQ_blog.html">The Fix: Obama: The most polarizing president. Ever. </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/senators-push-for-bill-to-approve-keystone-pipeline/2012/01/30/gIQAQysVdQ_story.html">Senators push for bill to approve Keystone pipeline</a> (Business/Economy, Energy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obamas-push-to-revive-middle-class-will-clash-with-long-term-trends/2012/01/27/gIQAusyddQ_story.html">Obama’s push to revive middle class will clash with long-term trends</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/commuting/2012/01/30/gIQA8qWfdQ_story.html">House Republicans to unveil transportation bill</a> (Federal Government, Transportation)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/tom-gavin-cabinet-communications-director-leaves-white-house-for-tech-group/2012/01/30/gIQA4YWlcQ_blog.html">In the Loop: Tom Gavin, Cabinet communications director, leaves White House for tech group</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-end-of-the-road-for-newt-gingrich/2012/01/30/gIQALmfZdQ_story.html">Dana Milbank: The end of the road for Newt Gingrich?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-does-mitt-romney-want-to-be-president/2012/01/30/gIQA5HCOdQ_story.html">Eugene Robinson: Why does Mitt Romney want to be president?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/obamas-radical-power-grab-on-health-care/2012/01/30/gIQANB7XdQ_story.html">Michael Gerson: Obama plays his Catholic allies for fools</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-is-team-gingrich-parroting-a-pro-obama-attack/2012/01/30/gIQAHnSbcQ_story.html">Marc A. Thiessen: Why is Team Gingrich parroting a pro-Obama union’s attack?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/establishment-republicans-have-only-themselves-to-blame/2012/01/30/gIQAmECOdQ_story.html">Richard Cohen: Republicans have only themselves to blame</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/bring-down-the-rent-to-boost-fairness/2012/01/30/gIQAMf4XdQ_story.html">Charles Lane: Down with rent, up with fairness</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/saving-syria-requires-russias-cooperation/2012/01/30/gIQA40fYdQ_story.html">editorial: Saving Syria requires Russia’s cooperation</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/an-end-to-the-iraq-war-only-for-the-us/2011/10/21/gIQAT0EZ7L_story.html">editorial: An end to the Iraq war? Only for the U.S.</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/gingrich-lobbies-for-anti-romney-votes-in-florida/">Gingrich lobbies for anti-Romney votes in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/cbo-says-federal-employees-rake-in-much-more-pay/">CBO says federal employees rake in much more pay</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/romney-hits-gingrich-again-over-freddie-mac/">Romney hits Gingrich again over Freddie Mac</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/obama-enters-job-fray-during-online-town-hall/">Obama enters job fray during online town hall</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/white-house-michelle-obama-lingerie-story-false/">White House: Story of first lady’s lingerie spree ‘utterly false’</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/florida-run-chuck-norris-battles-gingrich/">In Florida run-up, Chuck Norris battles for Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/stock-act-advances-to-debate-in-senate/">Stock Act advances to debate in Senate</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/lobbying-firm-drops-unpaid-solyndra-bill/">Lobbying firm drops unpaid Solyndra bill</a> (Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/selma-on-the-nile/">editorial: Selma on the Nile</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/obamas-frack-attack/">editorial: Obama’s frack attack</a> (Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/obamas-deadly-new-pr-firm/">J.D. Gordon: Obama's deadly new PR firm</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/panicked-gop-insiders-land-in-bizarro-world/">editorial: Panicked GOP insiders land in bizarro world</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/obamas-odd-sense-of-fairness/">Richard W. Rahn: Obama’s odd sense of fairness</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/free-speech-for-some/">Frank J. Gaffney Jr.: Free speech - for some</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/30/mauling-the-military/">Ed Feulner: Mauling the military</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120131/OPINION01/701319946/-1/opinion">editorial: A shift in tactics</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-30:21229 2012-01-30T09:36:00Z 2012-01-30T11:21:21Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/us/politics/jeb-bush-remains-silent-on-endorsement.html?ref=us">A Florida Bush Stays Silent, and to Many, That Says a Lot</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Taxes.html?ref=politics">Obama Uses Tax Proposals for His Political Message</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/super-pacs-target-congressional-races/2012/01/26/gIQAyRfnaQ_story.html">Super PACs target congressional races</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/us/politics/jeb-bush-remains-silent-on-endorsement.html?ref=us">A Florida Bush Stays Silent, and to Many, That Says a Lot</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Taxes.html?ref=politics">Obama Uses Tax Proposals for His Political Message</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/super-pacs-target-congressional-races/2012/01/26/gIQAyRfnaQ_story.html">Super PACs target congressional races</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Preview.html?ref=politics">Georgian President to Visit White House</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Taxes.html?ref=politics">Obama Uses Tax Proposals for His Political Message</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-US-Iraq.html?ref=politics">Pentagon Prepares for New Military Talks With Iraq</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Military-Family-Leave.html?ref=politics">Plan Would Help Military Families Take Leave</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/30/us/politics/AP-US-Congress-Insider-Trading.html?ref=politics">Congress Tries to Police Itself on Insider Trading</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/29/us/politics/AP-US-Santorum-Daughter.html?ref=politics">Santorum: Daughter With Pneumonia Recovering</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/29/us/politics/AP-US-Florida-The-Cuban-Vote.html?ref=politics">The Fight for Cuban-Americans Is On in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/29/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Makes Play for Evangelicals, Tea Partiers</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/29/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Museum.html?ref=politics">Obamas Wrap Up Weekend With Visit to Museum</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/29/us/politics/AP-US-Occupy-DC-Stun-Gun.html?ref=politics">Police Use Stun Gun on Occupy DC Protester</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/29/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-Contradictions.html?ref=politics">Some Balking at Gingrich's Insider-Outsider Claims</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Jamestown Post-Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/598274/President-Preaches-Beneficial--Changes-.html?nav=5010">editorial: President Preaches Beneficial ‘Changes’</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Kingston Daily Freeman</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/01/30/opinion/doc4f22cca88dc8d638351635.txt">editorial: Debates need decorum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/fast_furious_fib_4HFAWyPTMmafzVRyE486rN">Michael A. Walsh: A Fast & Furious fib</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/self_deportation_is_no_joke_MNHW4C2OzqxH5v4if79XoO">Karol Markowicz: ‘Self-deportation’ is no joke</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/health/policy/law-fuels-contraception-controversy-on-catholic-campuses.html?ref=us">Ruling on Contraception Draws Battle Lines at Catholic Colleges</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/world/middleeast/iraq-is-angered-by-us-drones-patrolling-its-skies.html?ref=us">U.S. Drones Patrolling Its Skies Provoke Outrage in Iraq</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/us/politics/voters-in-central-florida-want-assurances-on-economy.html?ref=us">Years of Despair Add to Uncertainty in Florida Race</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/us/politics/jeb-bush-remains-silent-on-endorsement.html?ref=us">A Florida Bush Stays Silent, and to Many, That Says a Lot</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/us/politics/romney-and-gingrich-scrap-amid-shifting-fortunes.html?ref=us">Romney and Gingrich Scrap Amid Shifting Fortunes</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/us/politics/republican-campaigns-get-picky-about-tv-advertising.html?ref=us">For G.O.P. Ads, ‘CSI’ but Not Letterman</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/us/occupy-oakland-protest-leads-to-hundreds-of-arrests.html?ref=us">Hundreds Held in Oakland Occupy Protest</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/gingrich-sees-non-romney-majority-of-delegates-forming/?ref=politics">Gingrich Sees 'Non-Romney Majority' of Delegates Forming</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/gingrich-presses-attack-as-polls-show-romney-ahead/?ref=politics">Trailing in Fla. Polls, Gingrich Presses Attack on Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/ernergized-gingrich-goes-after-wall-street-and-washington/?ref=politics">Energized Gingrich Goes After Wall Street and Washington</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/romney-says-gingrich-is-making-excuses-for-his-florida-woes/?ref=politics">Romney Says Gingrich Is Making 'Excuses' for His Florida Woes</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/after-florida-a-new-tenor-for-the-g-o-p-campaign/?ref=politics">After Florida, a New Tenor for the G.O.P. Campaign</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/santorum-to-return-to-campaigning-on-monday-in-the-midwest/?ref=politics">Santorum to Return to Campaigning on Monday, in the Midwest</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/opinion/krugman-the-austerity-debacle.html?ref=opinion">Paul Krugman: The Austerity Debacle</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/opinion/new-strategy-old-pentagon-budget.html?ref=opinion">editorial: New Strategy, Old Pentagon Budget</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/opinion/the-dsms-troubled-revision.html?ref=opinion">Gary Greenberg: Not Diseases, but Categories of Suffering</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/opinion/birth-control-and-reproductive-rights.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Birth Control and Reproductive Rights</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/opinion/moving-ahead-on-marriage-equality.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Moving Ahead on Marriage Equality</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/obama-right-to-try-to-put-brakes-on-college-costs-1.3485452">editorial: Obama right to try to put brakes on college costs</a> (Business/Economy, Education, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneonta Daily Star</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://thedailystar.com/editorials/x897046076/Mitts-not-at-fault-for-loopholes-in-tax-code">editorial: Mitt's not at fault for loopholes in tax code</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/wealth-can-be-a-political-burden/2012/01/29/gIQATmvFbQ_story.html">Wealth can be a political burden</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-newt-gingrich-trade-blows-in-florida/2012/01/29/gIQAYGlRaQ_story.html">Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich trade barbs in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/fda-staffers-sue-agency-over-surveillance-of-personal-e-mail/2012/01/23/gIQAj34DbQ_story.html">FDA workers sue agency over monitoring personal e-mails</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gingrich-delivers-on-wild-and-wooly-vow/2012/01/29/gIQA0sUAbQ_story.html">Gingrich delivers on ‘wild and woolly’ vow</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-vows-to-ban-embryonic-stem-cell-research-questions-in-vitro-practices/2012/01/29/gIQAIO9saQ_story.html">Gingrich vows to ban embryonic stem-cell research, questions in vitro practices</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/romney-adviser-goes-all-out-to-rally-hispanics-in-florida/2012/01/28/gIQAby7saQ_story.html">Romney adviser goes all out to rally Hispanics in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/super-pacs-target-congressional-races/2012/01/26/gIQAyRfnaQ_story.html">Super PACs target congressional races</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/before-super-tuesday-a-romney-friendly-lull/2012/01/29/gIQAfyjmaQ_story.html">Chris Cillizza: Before Super Tuesday, a Romney-friendly lull</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rick-santorums-children-take-his-place-on-the-campaign-stage-in-florida/2012/01/29/gIQAGKlZaQ_blog.html">Rick Santorum’s children take his place on the campaign stage in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rick-santorum-to-skip-florida-events-to-be-with-ill-daughter/2012/01/29/gIQAzQ5CaQ_blog.html">Rick Santorum cancels Sunday campaign plans to be with ill daughter Bella</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-has-shown-unity-but-little-guidance/2012/01/27/gIQAiUjoaQ_story.html">Supreme Court has shown unity, but little guidance</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/growing-federal-debt-recedes-as-political-issue/2012/01/27/gIQA85p5aQ_story.html">Fred Hiatt: Growing federal debt recedes as political issue</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/obamas-breach-of-faith-over-contraceptive-ruling/2012/01/29/gIQAY7V5aQ_story.html">E .J. Dionne Jr.: Obama’s breach of faith over contraceptive ruling</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/buffett-tax-and-truth-in-numbers/2012/01/29/gIQAikL5aQ_story.html">Robert J. Samuelson: ‘Buffett Tax’ and truth in numbers</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-mormon-church-in-need-of-reform/2012/01/27/gIQA3s44aQ_story.html">Carrie Sheffield: A Mormon church in need of reform</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/gingrich-and-goldwater-establishment-targets/2012/01/29/gIQAUd3maQ_blog.html">Colby King: Gingrich and Goldwater, establishment targets</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trillions-in-tax-cuts/2012/01/26/gIQAGrwxaQ_story.html">editorial: Trillions in tax cuts</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/venezuelas-new-chance/2012/01/25/gIQA2kOxaQ_story.html">editorial: Venezuela’s new chance</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/republican-hopefuls-target-castro-in-florida/">In Florida, Republican hopefuls target Castro</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/gingrich-blames-attack-ads-for-slump-in-florida/">Gingrich blames attack ads for slump in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/crackdown-insider-profits-may-be-lone-congressiona/">Crackdown on ‘insider’ profits may be lone plus for campaign-mode Obama</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/rivals-dont-rip-gingrichs-big-donor/">Rivals don’t rip Gingrich’s big donor</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/romney-tiptoes-a-fine-line-on-health-care/">Romney tiptoes a fine line on health care</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/mcconnell-wont-say-no-tax-increases/">McConnell won’t say no to tax increases</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/inside-the-beltway-135031625/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/29/curl-the-end-of-the-gop-as-we-knew-it/">Joseph Curl: The end of the GOP as we knew it</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120130/OPINION01/701309995/-1/opinion">editorial: Fed foresees lower rates</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120130/OPINION01/701309997/-1/opinion">editorial: College freshmen are scholarly, poll says</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120130/OPINION01/701309999/-1/opinion">editorial: Still cruising</a> (Business/Economy, Transportation)</li> </ul> epage06ed tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-29:21225 2012-01-29T10:01:00Z 2012-01-29T13:46:39Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/us/politics/the-man-behind-gingrichs-money.html?ref=politics">The Man Behind Gingrich’s Money </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-How-Rich-is-Romney.html?ref=politics">Romney Would Rank Among Richest Presidents Ever</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cain-to-endorse-newt-gingrich/2012/01/28/gIQAG2KnYQ_blog.html">Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/us/politics/the-man-behind-gingrichs-money.html?ref=politics">The Man Behind Gingrich’s Money </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-How-Rich-is-Romney.html?ref=politics">Romney Would Rank Among Richest Presidents Ever</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cain-to-endorse-newt-gingrich/2012/01/28/gIQAG2KnYQ_blog.html">Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Albany Times Union</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Florida-boils-over-2789455.php">Dan Lynch: Florida boils over</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Trust-the-voters-they-re-no-prudes-2789442.php">MIchael Kinsley: Trust the voters; they're no prudes</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/100-occupy-oakland-protesters-arrested-clash-california-cops-article-1.1013581">300 Occupy Oakland protesters arrested after clash with California cops</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-How-Rich-is-Romney.html?ref=politics">Romney Would Rank Among Richest Presidents Ever</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Alfalfa.html?ref=politics">Obama Pokes Fun During Dinner for Capital Elites</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Romney-Ad.html?ref=politics">NBC Asks Romney to Remove News Material From Ad</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Local-Issues.html?ref=politics">Backyard Politics: Risks and Rewards for Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Paul.html?ref=politics">Paul Says He Has No Intention of Dropping Out</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Richest-Presidents.html?ref=politics">Forbes' List of 10 Richest US Presidents</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/29/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-Contradictions.html?ref=politics">Some Balking at Gingrich's Insider-Outsider Claims </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Buffalo News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial-page/buffalo-news-editorials/article717236.ece">editorial: Supreme Court gets it right </a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Daily Politics</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/01/dirty-laundry-now-airing-in-florida">Dirty Laundry... Now Airing In Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/01/florida-live-theyd-vote-for-newt-gingrich-if">Florida Live! They'd Vote For Newt Gingrich If...</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Glens Falls Post Star</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://poststar.com/news/opinion/columns/ktingley/nothing-wrong-with-feeling-a-little-heat/article_848db35c-4a1f-11e1-a758-0019bb2963f4.html">Ken Tingsley: Nothing wrong with feeling a little heat</a> (Environment)</li> </ul> <h2>Kingston Daily Freeman</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/01/29/opinion/doc4f230f5048f34226311905.txt">editorial: Obama sets the stage</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/01/29/opinion/doc4f1d722dc09b3064369553.txt">Alan S. Chartock: Ed Koch owes Maurice Hinchey an apology</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/cain-thinks-newt-gop-nominee-article-1.1013558">Cain thinks Newt’s able — to be GOP’s nominee </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/republican-establishment-fears-newt-gingrich-ruin-party-chances-defeating-obama-article-1.1013501">Republican establishment fears Newt Gingrich would ruin party's chances of defeating Obama </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/newt-gingrich-ultimate-washington-insider-plays-part-outsider-article-1.1013176">Steven F. Gillion: How Newt Gingrich, the ultimate Washington insider, plays the part of outsider </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/item_V5KvB19adtZ9fXbLNGMaRO">Michael Tanner: $189,000</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/how_the_stimulus_failed_97RlMvRHLSLCiCf8op1iEM">Michael Grabell: How the $800B stimulus failed</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/us/politics/the-man-behind-gingrichs-money.html?ref=politics">The Man Behind Gingrich’s Money </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/us/politics/the-calculations-that-led-romney-to-the-warpath.html?ref=politics">The Calculations That Led Romney to the Warpath</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/us/politics/gingrich-ignoring-attacks-plays-up-ties-to-reagan.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Vows Long Fight and Gets Cain’s Backing</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/us/politics/twitter-is-a-critical-tool-in-republican-campaigns.html?ref=politics">In Nonstop Whirlwind of Campaigns, Twitter Is a Critical Tool</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/nbc-news-asks-romney-campaign-to-remove-ad/?ref=politics">NBC News Asks Romney Campaign to Remove Ad</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/world/middleeast/us-lobbyists-drop-egypts-government-as-client.html?ref=politics">Beltway Lobbyists Drop Egypt’s Government as Client</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/world/asia/taliban-have-begun-talks-with-us-former-taliban-aides-say.html?ref=politics">Former Taliban Officials Say U.S. Talks Started</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/dowd-tension-on-the-tarmac.html?ref=opinion">Maureen Dowd: Tension on the Tarmac </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/friedman-made-in-the-world.html?ref=opinion">Thomas L. Friedman: Made in the World</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/bruni-gay-wont-go-away-genetic-or-not.html?ref=opinion">Frank Bruni: Genetic or Not, Gay Won’t Go Away</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/douthat-government-and-its-rivals.html?ref=opinion">Ross Douthat: Government and Its Rivals</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/dont-expect-a-party-in-brussels.html?ref=opinion">David C. Unger: Don’t Expect a Party in Brussels</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/filibustering-nominees-must-end.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Filibustering Nominees Must End</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/beyond-sopa.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Beyond SOPA</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/unfinished-business-in-iraq.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Unfinished Business in Iraq</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/bill-would-ban-weak-animals-from-slaughter-1.3486940">Bill would ban weak animals from slaughter </a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120129/OPINION04/301290010/Jan-Brewer-Barack-Obama">editorial: Politics are becoming intensely and insanely personal </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Schenectady Daily Gazette (sub req.)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/jan/29/0129_rush/">Patricia O’Reilly Rush: Obama was right to postpone permit for Keystone oil pipeline</a> (Business/Economy, Energy)</li> </ul> <h2>Syracuse Post-Standard</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/01/black_history_month.html">Laura Iodice: Talking about race fills gaps in our master narrative</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cain-to-endorse-newt-gingrich/2012/01/28/gIQAG2KnYQ_blog.html">Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-gains-momentum-in-florida/2012/01/28/gIQA3nrgYQ_story.html">Romney gains momentum in Florida; Cain endorses Gingrich </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rick-santorums-daughter-bella-is-hospitalized-candidate-cancels-sunday-morning-campaign-plans/2012/01/28/gIQAbUSrYQ_blog.html">Rick Santorum’s daughter Bella is hospitalized; candidate cancels Sunday morning campaign plans </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/nbc-objects-to-mitt-romneys-history-lesson-ad/2012/01/28/gIQAfQG7XQ_blog.html">NBC objects to Mitt Romney’s ‘history lesson’ ad </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/floridas-primary-colors-the-whole-palette-of-humanity/2012/01/27/gIQAUczaYQ_story.html">Florida’s primary colors: The whole palette of humanity </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-urges-students-to-get-part-time-jobs--apparently-unlike-himself/2012/01/28/gIQAkAXdYQ_story.html">Gingrich urges students to get part-time jobs — apparently unlike himself </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/same-sex-marriage-in-maryland/2012/01/20/gIQAFCqWYQ_story.html">editorial: Same-sex marriage in Maryland </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-self-deportation-fantasy/2012/01/25/gIQAmDbWYQ_story.html">editorial: The ‘self-deportation’ fantasy </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-new-perestroika/2012/01/26/gIQAB4aWYQ_story.html">editorial: A new perestroika? </a> </li> </ul> epage06ed tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-28:21223 2012-01-28T09:57:00Z 2012-01-28T12:51:54Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/close-ties-to-goldman-enrich-romneys-public-and-private-lives.html?ref=politics">Close Ties to Goldman Enrich Romney’s Public and Private Lives</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-AdWatch.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Ad Labels Romney 'Dishonest Man'</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-outlines-incentive-plan-to-reduce-college-tuition-costs/2012/01/27/gIQAc92fVQ_story.html">Obama outlines incentive plan to rein in college tuition costs </a> (Education, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/close-ties-to-goldman-enrich-romneys-public-and-private-lives.html?ref=politics">Close Ties to Goldman Enrich Romney’s Public and Private Lives</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-AdWatch.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Ad Labels Romney 'Dishonest Man'</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-outlines-incentive-plan-to-reduce-college-tuition-costs/2012/01/27/gIQAc92fVQ_story.html">Obama outlines incentive plan to rein in college tuition costs </a> (Education, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-AdWatch.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Ad Labels Romney 'Dishonest Man'</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Preview.html?ref=politics">Obama to Speak at Alfalfa Club Dinner </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-College-Costs.html?ref=politics">College Presidents Wary of Obama Cost-Control Plan </a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Economy.html?ref=politics">American Economy Not Healthy Yet, but It's Healing </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Panetta-Pakistan.html?ref=politics">Panetta Cites Key Intelligence on Bin Laden Raid </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Fast-and-Furious.html?ref=politics">Justice Dept. Turns Over Docs in Fast and Furious </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Bush.html?ref=politics">Obama Meets With George H.W. and Jeb Bush </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Paul-Newsletters.html?ref=politics">Paul Denies Report That He Approved Newsletters </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Fundraiser.html?ref=politics">Obama Holds Fundraiser With American Indians </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Financial-Probers.html?ref=politics">Justice Unit to Probe Mortgage-Backed Securities </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Orange-Juice-Fungicide.html?ref=politics">FDA Detains OJ Imports After Finding Fungicide </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Army-Cuts.html?ref=politics">Army Chief Lays Out Army Cuts in Europe </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Union-Membership.html?ref=politics">Private Sector Unions Add Members as Jobs Return </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Housing-Policies.html?ref=politics">US Gov't to Extend and Expand Foreclosure Program </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Electronic-Medical-Records-.html?ref=politics">Report: Electronic Health Records Still Need Work </a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/28/us/politics/AP-US-Obama.html?ref=politics">Obama Seeks Government Reforms in Congress </a> </li> </ul> <h2>Canandaigua Daily Messenger</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x842388175/Charita-Goshay-For-Gingriches-what-goes-around-comes-around">Charita Goshay: For Gingriches, what goes around comes around</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Daily Politics</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/01/romney-and-gingrich-court-florida-latinos-jews">Romney And Gingrich Court Florida Latinos, Jews</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/01/q-poll-romney-opens-9-point-lead-over-gingrich">Q-Poll: Romney Opens 9-Point Lead Over Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Gannett News Service</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20120127/NEWS01/201270334/New-group-probe-origins-housing-bubble?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Local%20News">New group to probe origins of housing bubble </a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Jamestown Post-Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/598160/What-Is-A-Gas-Price-Spike-.html?nav=5071">Daniel MacLaughlin: What Is A Gas Price Spike? </a> (Business/Economy, Energy)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/close-ties-to-goldman-enrich-romneys-public-and-private-lives.html?ref=politics">Close Ties to Goldman Enrich Romney’s Public and Private Lives</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/no-more-nice-guys-fans-love-nuclear-newt.html?ref=politics">No More Nice Guys: Fans Love ‘Nuclear Newt’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/as-primary-nears-florida-poll-favors-romney.html?ref=politics">Romney Goes on Offensive in Florida, Bolstered by Debate Performance </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/gingrich-unleashes-an-ad-attacking-romney/?ref=politics">Gingrich Unleashes Ad Attacking Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/obamas-theme-of-us-resilience-finds-support-in-new-book.html?ref=politics">Obama Buttresses Case for U.S. Resilience With Book From Unlikely Source</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/issa-voices-concerns-that-dea-operation-needs-oversight.html?ref=politics">Congressman Voices Doubt on Oversight of D.E.A.</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/science/space/for-a-moon-colony-technology-is-the-easy-part.html?ref=politics">For a Moon Colony, Technology Is the Easy Part</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/medicare-looms-over-congressional-races.html?ref=politics">Medicare Seen as Battleground Issue in Congressional Races </a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/president-buoyed-by-rising-numbers-seeks-to-rally-democrats.html?ref=politics">President, Buoyed by Rising Numbers, Seeks to Rally Democrats</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/education/obamas-plan-to-control-college-costs-gets-mixed-reviews.html?ref=politics">Mixed Reviews of Obama Plan to Keep Down College Costs</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/us/politics/defense-budget-limits-reach-of-romneys-plan-for-navy.html?ref=politics">Defense Budget Limits Reach of a Campaign Promise for the Navy</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/first-day-for-new-chief-of-staff/?ref=politics">First Day for New Chief of Staff</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/some-state-of-the-union-viewers-tuned-out-fast/?ref=politics">Some State of the Union Viewers Tuned Out Fast</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/opinion/banks-taketh-but-dont-giveth.html?ref=opinion">Delia Ephron: Banks Taketh, but Don’t Giveth </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/opinion/blow-lunar-colonies-lunacy-and-losses.html?ref=opinion">Charles M. Blow: Lunar Colonies, Lunacy and Losses </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/opinion/nocera-et-tu-harvard.html?ref=opinion">Joe Nocera: Et Tu, Harvard?</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/collins-the-real-legacy-of-newt-gingrich.html?ref=opinion">Gail Collins: Newt’s Real Legacy </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/opinion/the-mississippi-delta-must-be-restored.html?ref=opinion">Randy Fertel: The Mississippi Delta Must Be Restored </a> (Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://loyalopposition.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/when-is-a-debt-not-a-debt-when-republicans-need-a-propaganda-tool/?ref=opinion">Andrew Rosenthal: When Is a Debt Not a Debt? When Republicans Need a Propaganda Tool </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://loyalopposition.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/mitt-and-newt-hate-fannie-and-freddie/?ref=opinion">David Firestone: Mitt and Newt Hate Fannie and Freddie</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/opinion/in-defense-of-clean-energy.html?ref=opinion">editorial: In Defense of Clean Energy </a> (Energy, Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/opinion/egypts-assault-on-civil-society.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Egypt’s Assault on Civil Society </a> </li> </ul> <h2>Wall Street Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204301404577172563616006788.html">James Freeman: Christie to the 1%: Please Occupy New Jersey </a> (Business/Economy, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204573704577186830049178636.html">Stephen Moore: The Most Important Non-Presidential Election of the Decade </a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577181191271527180.html">editorial: 'Lawfare' Loses Big </a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577187361882461508.html">editorial: The 1.7% Year </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577185030808355916.html">editorial: Professor Gingrich's Ethics </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/video/opinion-the-global-warming-hoax/B951E1BE-01A3-4F92-B871-A4AB9B171419.html">William Happer: The Global Warming Hoax (video)</a> (Energy, Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/video/opinion-the-polling-pendulum/84626CF6-F1FD-45AD-B9EB-B9D27356E9D5.html">Larry Sabato: The Polling Pendulum (Video)</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577186812311784468.html">Holman W. Jenkins: What Pepsi Can Learn From McDonald's </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577187040872035080.html">Paul A. Gigot: RomneyCare and ObamaCare </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-outlines-incentive-plan-to-reduce-college-tuition-costs/2012/01/27/gIQAc92fVQ_story.html">Obama outlines incentive plan to rein in college tuition costs </a> (Education, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-boosted-in-florida-by-new-poll-numbers-strong-debate-performance/2012/01/27/gIQAlg3OVQ_story.html">Gingrich professes shock at Romney’s ‘dishonest’ debate performance </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/its-mitt-romneys-race-to-lose--again/2012/01/27/gIQA2EboVQ_blog.html">It’s Mitt Romney’s race to lose ... again </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/newt-gingrich-plans-brutal-mitt-romney-attack/2012/01/27/gIQALsUiVQ_blog.html">Newt Gingrich plans brutal Mitt Romney attack </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/mike-huckabee-newt-gingrich-ad-not-authorized/2012/01/27/gIQACGCBWQ_blog.html">Mike Huckabee: Newt Gingrich ad ‘not authorized’ </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/newt-gingrich-still-badly-outspent-in-florida/2012/01/27/gIQAdwDVVQ_blog.html">Newt Gingrich still badly outspent in Florida ads </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-biden-rally-democrats-at-annual-retreat/2012/01/27/gIQANYBXWQ_story.html">Obama, Biden rally Democrats at annual retreat </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/romney-campaign-says-it-has-filed-paperwork-related-to-offshore-holdings/2012/01/27/gIQADJt7VQ_story.html?sub=AR">What would Mitt Romney’s offshore account filings show? </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/romney-says-gingrich-is-like-goldilocks/2012/01/27/gIQApQjfWQ_blog.html">Romney says Gingrich is ‘like Goldilocks’ </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-gop-empire-strikes-back-at-gingrich/2012/01/27/gIQATQV6VQ_story.html">The GOP empire strikes back at Gingrich </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/newt-gingrich-launches-furious-attacks-against-mitt-romney-in-florida-speech/2012/01/26/gIQAsTeSTQ_story.html">Newt Gingrich launches furious attacks against Mitt Romney in Florida speech </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/rick-perrys-back-in-texas-and-some-wonder-if-hes-lost-political-power-there/2012/01/27/gIQA2NfZWQ_story.html">Rick Perry’s back in Texas, and some wonder if he’s lost political power there </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-florida-gop-candidates-praise-marco-rubio-a-favorite-for-running-mate/2012/01/26/gIQAzGicVQ_story.html">In Florida, GOP candidates praise Marco Rubio, a favorite for running mate </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/report-7-ex-lawmakers-now-lobby-for-groups-who-got-earmarks/2012/01/27/gIQADPesVQ_story.html">7 former lawmakers lobbied for groups that received earmarks, report says </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/blitzer-was-wrong-candidates-spouses-arent-the-lighter-subject/2012/01/27/gIQAKP1KVQ_blog.html">Blitzer was wrong: Candidate spouses aren’t a ‘lighter subject’ </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/santorum-pushed-to-limit-malpractice-awards-but-sought-larger-payout-for-wife/2012/01/19/gIQANXQeVQ_story.html">Santorum pushed to limit malpractice awards but sought larger payout for wife </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-yale-qb-and-the-new-york-times-all-the-news-thats-unfit-to-print/2012/01/27/gIQAFxKPWQ_story.html">Kathleen Parker: Patrick Witt and the New York Times’ rush to judgment </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/angry-about-inequality-dont-blame-the-rich/2012/01/03/gIQA9S2fTQ_story.html">James Q. Wilson: Angry about inequality? Don’t blame the rich. </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/do-family-values-still-matter-in-politics-as-long-as-its-not-your-family/2012/01/26/gIQADoevVQ_story.html">Melinda Hennenberger: ‘Family values’ still matter — when it’s the other party’s indiscretions </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/cdc-study-on-sexual-violence-in-the-us-overstates-the-problem/2012/01/25/gIQAHRKPWQ_story.html">Christina Hoff Sommers: How the CDC is overstating sexual violence in the U.S. </a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/obama-follows-the-progressive-presidents-model-of-martial-language/2012/01/27/gIQAcobPWQ_story.html">George F Will: Obama to the nation: Onward civilian soldiers </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/davos-and-disconnected-elites/2012/01/27/gIQA5AKPWQ_story.html">David Ignatius: Davos and disconnected elites </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-gingrich-would-lose-in-a-debate-with-obama/2012/01/26/gIQATm8eVQ_story.html">John Pitney Jr: Why Gingrich would lose in a debate with Obama </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-dangerous-shift-in-obamas-climate-change-rhetoric/2012/01/26/gIQAYnwzVQ_story.html">Maxwell T. Boykoff: A dangerous shift in Obama’s ‘climate change’ rhetoric </a> (Energy, Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/working-less-would-provide-much-to-americans/2012/01/26/gIQArhKPWQ_story.html">Richard Schiffman: For your own sake, stop working so hard </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/georgias-saakashvili-heads-to-washington-with-a-big-test-in-his-future/2012/01/27/gIQAdOcPWQ_story.html">Thomas de Waal: Will Georgia’s leader ‘pull a Putin’ or trust his people? </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-lincoln-douglas-debates-werent-as-great-as-gingrich-thinks/2012/01/25/gIQABwX1VQ_story.html">Harold Holzer: The Lincoln-Douglas debates weren’t as great as Gingrich thinks </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/was-nixon-gay-no-but-that-doesnt-stop-the-rumor-mill/2012/01/09/gIQA4jkWVQ_story.html">Max Feldstein: Was Nixon gay? No, but that doesn’t stop the rumor mill. </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-insiders/post/the-real-winner-of-the-debate/2012/01/27/gIQAJx3BVQ_blog.html">Carter Eskew: The real winner of the debate </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/yale-quarterback-patrick-witts-sad-saga/2012/01/27/gIQAHhoyVQ_blog.html">Alexandra Petri: Yale quarterback Patrick Witt’s sad saga </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/achenblog/post/florida-where-the-voters-are/2012/01/27/gIQAd4b8UQ_blog.html">Joel Achenbach: Florida: Where the voters are </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/jan-brewer-and-al-green-benefit-from-the-obama-boost/2011/03/04/gIQARh49VQ_blog.html">Jonathan Capehart: Jan Brewer and Al Green benefit from the ‘Obama boost’ </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/gingrich-falls-into-romneys-ghetto-trap/2011/03/04/gIQA1m1sVQ_blog.html">Jonathan Capehart: Gingrich falls into Romney's 'ghetto' trap </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/seal-of-approval-for-somali-rescue-mission/2011/03/04/gIQAX0CRVQ_blog.html">Jonathan Caepheart: SEAL of approval for Somali rescue mission </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/president-obamas-updated-arguments-for-us-based-manufacturing/2012/01/27/gIQAxesRWQ_story.html">editorial: President Obama’s hybrid approach to taxing manufacturers </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-grassleys-unfair-attack-on-a-justice-department-aide/2012/01/26/gIQAa3ZRWQ_story.html">editorial: Charles Grassley crossed the line in attacking an Obama aide </a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/obama-asks-all-restore-american-promise/">Obama asks all to restore ‘American promise’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/rivals-hold-their-fire-big-gingrich-funder/">Rivals hold their fire on big Gingrich funder</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/biden-bullish-dems-november-prospects/">Biden bullish on Dems’ November prospects</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/financier-who-profited-europes-debt-fueling-paul-p/">Financier who profited on Europe’s debt fueling Paul PAC</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/obamas-next-bailout/">Rebel A. Cole: Obama’s next bailout</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/newt-gingrich-betrayed-ronald-reagan/">Ambassador Gerald P. Carmen: Newt Gingrich betrayed Ronald Reagan</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/global-warmings-dirty-laundry/">editorial: Global warming’s ‘dirty laundry’</a> (Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/tax-the-rich/">Emily Miller: Tax the ‘rich’</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/obamas-twisty-light-bulb-logic/">editorial: Obama’s twisty light-bulb logic</a> (Energy, Environment, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/another-million-dead/">editorial: Another million dead</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/fleeced-by-the-fed/">James A. Bacon: Fleeced by the Fed</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/welfare-wars-anatomy-of-a-smear/">Robert Knight: Welfare wars: Anatomy of a smear</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/gop-preparing-for-1964-style-politicide/">Terry Michael: GOP preparing for 1964-style ‘politicide’?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/newts-illegal-immigrant-pandering/">D.A. King: Newt’s illegal immigrant pandering</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/27/not-a-benefit-check-but-a-paycheck/">Rep. Tom Reed: Not a benefit check but a paycheck</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120128/OPINION01/701289997/-1/opinion">editorial: Senate inaction</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120128/OPINION01/701289993/-1/opinion">editorial: Economic forecast</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120128/OPINION01/701289991/0/opinion">editorial: Rep. Giffords recovering, shows courage</a> </li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-27:21206 2012-01-27T09:20:00Z 2012-01-27T13:09:06Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/house-democrats-welcome-obamas-confrontational-tone-toward-gop.html?ref=politics">House Democrats Welcome Obama’s Confrontational Tone Toward G.O.P.</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate.html?ref=politics">Romney Is the Aggressor in Final Florida Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/senate-moves-toward-agreement-on-transportation-bill/2012/01/26/gIQAD0nxTQ_story.html">Senate moves toward agreement on transportation bill</a> (Federal Government, Transportation)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/house-democrats-welcome-obamas-confrontational-tone-toward-gop.html?ref=politics">House Democrats Welcome Obama’s Confrontational Tone Toward G.O.P.</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate.html?ref=politics">Romney Is the Aggressor in Final Florida Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/senate-moves-toward-agreement-on-transportation-bill/2012/01/26/gIQAD0nxTQ_story.html">Senate moves toward agreement on transportation bill</a> (Federal Government, Transportation)</li> </ul> <h2>Amsterdam News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amsterdamnews.com/news/local/obama-scores-million-in-fundraising-with-harlem-apollo-visit/article_e9c8f138-4834-11e1-912e-0019bb2963f4.html">Obama scores $3 million in fundraising with Harlem, Apollo visit</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amsterdamnews.com/news/national/naacp-and-others-file-court-brief-supporting-health-care-reform/article_6bb023a4-4837-11e1-835e-0019bb2963f4.html">NAACP and others file court brief supporting health care reform </a> (Healthcare, Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Economy.html?ref=politics">Economy Likely Ended 2011 With Strong Growth</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Taxing-Investments.html?ref=politics">Why Is Investment Income Taxed Less Than Wages?</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate-Fact-Check.html?ref=politics">FACT CHECK: Debate Over 'Ghetto Language' Ad</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate.html?ref=politics">Romney Is the Aggressor in Final Florida Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-US-Clinton.html?ref=politics">Hillary Clinton Dodging Political 'High Wire'</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/27/us/politics/AP-US-Electronic-Medical-Records.html?ref=politics">Report: Electronic Health Records Still Need Work</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Defense-Budget.html?ref=politics">Pentagon: Army, Marines to Shrink as Budget Slows</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Battery-Maker.html?ref=politics">Parent of Obama-Backed Battery Maker Goes Bankrupt</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Debate-Self-Deportation.html?ref=politics">Romney: Gingrich Attacks on Him Are 'Repulsive'</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Outside-the-Beltway.html?ref=politics">A Political Tip Sheet for the Rest of Us</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-Income.html?ref=politics">Gingrich Reveals Income, but Not How He Earned It</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Holder-Civil-Rights.html?ref=politics">AG: Record Number of Voting Rights Inquiries</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-VA-Cemeteries-Mistakes.html?ref=politics">Committee Will Investigate VA Cemetery Mistakes</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Governor-Reaction-.html?ref=politics">Obama Plays Down Encounter With Arizona Governor</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Kerrey-Senate.html?ref=politics">Kerrey Still Holding Out on Senate Run Decision</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Nuclear-Waste.html?ref=politics">Panel: Start Now to Replace Nevada Nuke Site</a> (Energy, Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Giffords-Bill.html?ref=politics">Senate OKs Giffords Anti-Smuggling Bill</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-FAA-Bill.html?ref=politics">Senate Extends Aviation Programs for the 23rd Time</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/544065/Target-illness-aggressively.html?nav=5005">editorial: Target illness aggressively</a> (Healthcare)</li> </ul> <h2>Herkimer Evening Telegram</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.herkimertelegram.com/opinions/columnists/x1605020885/Editorial-Steve-Jobs-and-American-jobs">editorial: Steve Jobs and American jobs</a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/u-s-supreme-court-wrong-police-gps-tracking-article-1.1012631">editorial: U.S. Supreme Court gets it wrong on police GPS tracking </a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/jersey_new_tax_war_SfGxC6A8t9mEtPpQZnfaIN">editorial: Jersey’s new tax war</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/rick_romp_may_be_making_of_mitt_o6sYcdZDQq7Lyv7YgYr2OO">John Podhoretz: Rick’s romp may be making of Mitt</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/mitt_romney_the_last_of_the_wasps_yPQWey6HLBZmaaXiJGcoPI">Rich Lawry: Mitt Romney: The last of the WASPs?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/prop_SzCAX9LetObCMrfePexkeI">Steve Stanek: A $200,000 prop</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/a-grueling-day-on-the-stump-then-a-debate.html?ref=us">Romney Stays On the Offense With Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/the-long-run-gingrich-stuck-to-caustic-path-in-ethics-battles.html?ref=us">Gingrich Stuck to Caustic Path in Ethics Battles</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/world/middleeast/egypt-bars-son-of-ray-lahood-from-leaving.html?ref=us">As Tensions Rise, Egypt Bars Exit of Six Americans</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/education/obama-to-link-aid-for-colleges-to-affordability.html?ref=us">Obama College Aid Proposal Puts a Focus on Affordability</a> (Business/Economy, Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/pentagon-proposes-limiting-raises-and-closing-bases-to-cut-budget.html?ref=us">Defense Budget Cuts Would Limit Raises and Close Bases</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/senate-approves-1-2-trillion-debt-limit-rise.html?ref=us">Senate Vote Approves Rise in Debt Limit</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/a-ballot-push-to-legalize-marijuana-with-alcohol-as-the-role-model.html?ref=us">Marijuana Push in Colorado Likens It to Alcohol</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/older-prisoners-mean-rising-health-costs-study-finds.html?ref=us">Number of Older Inmates Grows, Stressing Prisons</a> (Business/Economy, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/science/earth/nuclear-waste-panel-urges-consent-based-approach.html?ref=us">Revamped Search Urged for a Nuclear Waste Site</a> (Energy, Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/in-airport-run-in-democrats-see-help-for-obama-among-hispanics.html?ref=us">In Airport Run-In, Democrats See Help for Obama Among Hispanics</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/judge-orders-arizona-candidate-struck-from-ballot-over-english-skills.html?ref=us">Judge Orders Arizona Candidate Struck From Ballot</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/bev-perdue-north-carolina-governor-wont-seek-re-election.html?ref=us">North Carolina Governor’s Decision May Aid Obama Bid</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/secret-service-looks-into-image-of-obama-riddled-with-bullets.html?ref=us">Shot-Up Image of President Draws a Secret Service Inquiry</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/business/economy/mitt-romney-paid-more-taxes-than-he-owed-high-low-finance.html?ref=us">Romney Paid More Than He Owed</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/jacksonville-fla-debate-fact-check/?ref=politics">Jacksonville Debate Fact Check</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/caucus-click-obama-lands-in-detroit/?ref=politics">Caucus Click: Obama Lands in Detroit</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/a-tardy-gingrich-in-florida-strains-his-warm-up-acts.html?ref=politics">A Call Resounds Across Florida for an Overscheduled Candidate: ‘Is He Here Yet?’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/gingrich-insurgency-tests-partys-old-guard/?ref=politics">Gingrich Insurgency Tests Party's Old Guard</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/could-marco-rubio-solve-mitt-romneys-hispanic-problem/?ref=politics">Could Marco Rubio Solve Mitt Romney's Hispanic Problem?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/new-romney-ad-focuses-on-gingrichs-ethics-violation/?ref=politics">New Romney Ad Focuses on Gingrich's Ethics Violation</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/gingrich-winning-the-crowd-race-in-florida/?ref=politics">Gingrich Winning the Crowd Race in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/politics/house-democrats-welcome-obamas-confrontational-tone-toward-gop.html?ref=politics">House Democrats Welcome Obama’s Confrontational Tone Toward G.O.P.</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/technology/victory-on-antipiracy-issue-buoys-internet-lobby.html?ref=politics">Big Victory on Internet Buoys Lobby</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/business/energy-environment/clean-energy-projects-face-waning-subsidies.html?ref=politics">Waning Support for Wind and Solar</a> (Energy, Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/education/obama-to-link-aid-for-colleges-to-affordability.html?ref=education">Obama College Aid Proposal Puts a Focus on Affordability</a> (Business/Economy, Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/dont-mind-the-gap/?ref=opinion">Andrew Kohut: Don’t Mind the Gap</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/opinion/brooks-hope-but-not-much-change.html?ref=opinion">David Brooks: Hope, but Not Much Change</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/opinion/krugman-jobs-jobs-and-cars.html?ref=opinion">Paul Krugman: Jobs, Jobs and Cars</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/opinion/so-whos-a-lobbyist.html?ref=opinion">editorial: So Who’s a Lobbyist?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/opinion/voting-and-racial-history.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Voting and Racial History</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/opinion/an-outrage-in-east-haven-conn.html?ref=opinion">editorial: An Outrage in East Haven</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/opinion/rep-gabby-giffordss-farewell.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Gabby Giffords’s Farewell</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/navy-seals-send-message-we-ll-get-you-1.3482813">editorial: Navy SEALs send message: We'll get you</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Plattsburgh Press Republican</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/x897045352/Editorial-Genuine-public-service">editorial: Genuine public service</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Poughkeepsie Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120127/OPINION01/301270017/Ariz-shootings-leave-terrible-impact?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|p">editorial: Ariz. shootings leave a terrible impact</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Wall Street Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577185371874151982.html">Kimberley A. Strassel: Mitt Keeps Missing the Message </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204301404577171531838421366.html">Sixteen Concerned Scientists: No Need to Panic About Global Warming </a> (Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577184681681677286.html">editorial: The Zero Decade </a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577185202723606894.html">editorial: Saving Jessica Buchanan</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204616504577171092486999610.html">editorial: The Loan Quota Rule </a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204573704577184902928155324.html">George Melloan: The End of Japanese Mercantilism </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204573704577184762102923798.html">David Skeel: On Religious Freedom, Years of Battles Ahead</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/video/opinion-obama-puts-colleges-on-notice/367004C9-CE26-4617-863D-D93BEFADFBDB.html">Jonathan Robe: Obama Puts Colleges 'on Notice' (video)</a> (Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577178832338032176.html">Mike McConnell, Michael Chertoff & William Lynn: China's Cyber Thievery Is National Policy—And Must Be Challenged </a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/video/opinion-indiana-right-to-work/DD323E2F-9699-49C8-A0D2-698E26825089.html?mod=opinion_video_newsreel">Mark Mix: Indiana's Right to Work (video)</a> (State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204573704577185182106857716.html">Lenore Skenazy: The Importance of Child's Play </a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577185080822700206.html">James Taranto: Alternative Certification and 'Colorblind Racism' </a> (Education, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204661604577185780143412276.html">Peggy Noonan: The GOP Takes a Wild Ride </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-and-newt-gingrich-square-off-in-republican-debate/2012/01/26/gIQA2KzBUQ_story.html">Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich square off in Republican debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/florida-republican-debate-in-jacksonville--live-updates/2012/01/26/gIQAv2P3TQ_blog.html">Florida Republican debate in Jacksonville | Live updates</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-campaign-to-correct-financial-disclosure-forms-to-include-overseas-income/2012/01/26/gIQApzFDUQ_story.html">Romney campaign to correct financial disclosure forms to include overseas income</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-exchange-with-arizona-gov-jan-brewer-reveals-his-testy-side/2012/01/26/gIQA8mU3TQ_story.html">Obama exchange with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer reveals his testy side</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/44/post/arizona-gov-jan-brewer-calls-obama-thin-skinned-after-airport-argument/2012/01/26/gIQAD0o7SQ_blog.html">Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer calls Obama ‘thin-skinned’ after airport argument</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/44/post/why-is-there-no-video-of-obama-brewer-tiff/2012/01/26/gIQAR5AGTQ_blog.html">Why is there no video of Obama-Brewer tiff?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/newt-gingrichs-plan-for-a-moon-base-is-it-science-fiction/2012/01/26/gIQAKVC2TQ_story.html">Is Newt Gingrich’s space plan science fiction?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/newt-gingrich-wrong-in-attack-against-media-on-open-marriage-question/2012/01/26/gIQA9EanSQ_blog.html">Newt Gingrich misspoke in attack against media on open marriage question</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-backed-electric-car-battery-company-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/2012/01/26/gIQAA5T3TQ_story.html">Obama-backed car battery company files for bankruptcy protection</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/newt-gingrich-launches-furious-attacks-against-mitt-romney-in-florida-speech/2012/01/26/gIQAsTeSTQ_story.html">Newt Gingrich launches furious attacks against Mitt Romney in Florida speech</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/as-gingrich-gains-ground-conservative-establishment-airs-its-gripes/2012/01/26/gIQAsLw9TQ_story.html">As Gingrich gains ground, conservative establishment airs its gripes</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romneys-tax-return-problem/2012/01/25/gIQAVYt5TQ_story.html">Al Kamen: Mitt Romney’s tax return problem</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-to-look-at-congressional-insider-trading-bill/2012/01/26/gIQAhIB3TQ_story.html">Senate to look at congressional insider-trading bill</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/administration-issues-major-rewrite-of-forest-rules/2012/01/26/gIQAnquvTQ_story.html">Obama administration issues major rewrite of national forest rules</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/senate-moves-toward-agreement-on-transportation-bill/2012/01/26/gIQAD0nxTQ_story.html">Senate moves toward agreement on transportation bill</a> (Federal Government, Transportation)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/congressman-calls-for-review-of-all-131-us-military-cemeteries/2012/01/26/gIQAvRJDTQ_story.html">Congressman calls for review of all 131 military cemeteries</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/giffords-border-legislation-heads-to-white-house/2012/01/26/gIQAVnqwTQ_blog.html">Giffords border legislation heads to White House</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/checkpoint-washington/post/clinton-done-with-the-high-wire-of-politics-really/2012/01/26/gIQALewRTQ_blog.html">Clinton: Done with the ‘high wire’ of politics. Really.</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/pentagon-budget-set-to-shrink-next-year/2012/01/26/gIQALpfNTQ_story.html">Pentagon budget set to shrink next year</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/senate-gop-leadership-shuffles-as-alexander-leaves-and-blunt-moves-up/2012/01/26/gIQAtyWFTQ_blog.html">Senate GOP leadership shuffles, as Alexander leaves and Blunt moves up</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-the-president-plays-small-ball/2012/01/26/gIQAWo04TQ_story.html">Charles Krauthammer: The president plays small ball</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/economic-fairness-eludes-the-gop-but-not-obama/2012/01/26/gIQADOb3TQ_story.html">Eugene Robinson: Greed is good? The GOP seems to be okay with that.</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/joseph-kony-and-the-international-effort-to-bring-him-to-justice/2012/01/26/gIQAYk04TQ_story.html">Michaele Gerson: The net tightens around Joseph Kony</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-special-journalist/2012/01/26/gIQABUk6TQ_story.html">David Ignatius: A special journalist</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/obamas-military-strategy-should-focus-on-troops-not-technology/2012/01/13/gIQAYTXfTQ_story.html">Frederick W. Kagan: The U.S. military needs to invest in troops, not technology</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/conocophillips-oil-roads-in-alaska-are-an-unwelcome-intrusion/2012/01/24/gIQAjoZ4TQ_story.html">Bruce Babbitt: Protecting an Arctic treasure from the oil companies</a> (Energy, Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/solitary-confinement-is-a-torture-unworthy-of-us-prisons/2012/01/25/gIQA2VX6TQ_story.html">Sidney Rittenberg Sr.: Solitary torture</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/egypts-muslim-brotherhood-and-its-record-of-double-talk/2012/01/26/gIQALhO4TQ_story.html">David Pollock: Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and its record of double talk</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/robert-mcdonnells-lack-of-drive/2012/01/24/gIQAXoAAUQ_story.html">editorial: Robert McDonnell’s empty promises on roads funds</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Transportation)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/romney-gingrich-clash-over-immigration-in-florida-/">Romney, Gingrich clash over immigration in Florida debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/obama-says-all-gop-candidates-wrong-immigration/">Obama says all GOP candidates wrong on immigration</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/values-voters-with-big-families-favor-santorum/">Values voters with big families favor Santorum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/arizona-tarmac-tiff-trips-obama-campaign/">Arizona tarmac tiff trips Obama campaign</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/bill-would-ban-using-hill-data-for-profit/">Bill would ban using Hill data for profit</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/house-democrats-say-theyll-put-up-stiffer-defense-/">House Democrats say they’ll put up stiffer defense of their record</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/house-gop-accuse-obama-sham-drilling-announcement/">Republicans accuse Obama of sham drilling announcement</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/inside-the-beltway-146339327/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/senate-paves-way-final-debt-increase/">Senate paves way for final debt increase</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/obamas-crony-capitalism-667847839/">editorial: Obama’s crony capitalism</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/help-the-unemployed-off-the-rolls/">Emily Miller: Help the unemployed off the rolls</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/right-to-work-advances/">Nita Ghei: Right-to-work advances</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/romneys-taxes-are-good-news-for-america/">Gary Dettloff and Michael Hamrick: Romney’s taxes are good news for America</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/obama-threatens-religious-liberty/">Jeffrey T. Kuhner: Obama threatens religious liberty</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/a-speech-about-nothing/">Donald Lambro: A speech about nothing</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/whats-behind-the-gingrich-resurgence/">Mark Pfeifle: What’s behind the Gingrich resurgence?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/dead-voters-haunt-the-polling-booth/">Deroy Murdock: Dead voters haunt the polling booth</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/26/obama-embraces-default-amnesty/">Al Cardenas: Obama embraces default amnesty</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120127/NEWS03/701279885/-1/news">Pentagon surprises Congress with BRAC proposal</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120127/OPINION01/701279978/-1/opinion">editorial: Police powers</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120127/OPINION01/701279974/-1/opinion">editorial: Daring mission</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120127/OPINION01/701279968/-1/opinion">editorial: Candidate’s English skills questioned</a> </li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-26:21189 2012-01-26T09:16:00Z 2012-01-26T12:47:07Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/talk-of-taxing-rich-more-faces-political-hurdles.html?ref=politics">Talk of Taxing the Rich More Faces Political Realities</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Reserve.html?ref=politics">Fed Says Full Recovery Could Take 3 More Years</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/state-of-the-union-proposals-what-might-pass/2012/01/25/gIQAQhsVRQ_story.html">State of the Union proposals: What might pass?</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/talk-of-taxing-rich-more-faces-political-hurdles.html?ref=politics">Talk of Taxing the Rich More Faces Political Realities</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Reserve.html?ref=politics">Fed Says Full Recovery Could Take 3 More Years</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/state-of-the-union-proposals-what-might-pass/2012/01/25/gIQAQhsVRQ_story.html">State of the Union proposals: What might pass?</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Albany Times Union</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.timesunion.com/opinion/dysfunction-u-s-a/17581/">editorial: Dysfunction, U.S.A.</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Labor-Board-Union-Elections.html?ref=politics">Labor Board Chief to Push Union Organizing Rules</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Health-Overhaul-Consumers.html?ref=politics">User-Friendly Health Plan Summaries at Risk</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Defense-Budget.html?ref=politics">Politics of Defense Cuts: Emphasize the Positive</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/26/us/politics/AP-US-Bank-Bailout-Watchdog.html?ref=politics">Taxpayers Still Owed $132.9B From Bailout: Report</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Geithner-Treasury.html?ref=politics">Geithner: Obama Won't Ask Me to Stay in a 2nd Term</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Giffords-Resignation.html?ref=politics">Giffords Says Goodbye With a Plea for Civility</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Pelosi-Gingrich.html?ref=politics">Pelosi Hints, Then Denies She Has Gingrich Secrets</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Obama.html?ref=politics">Upbeat and on a Roll, Obama Showing Some Swagger</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Democrats-Taxes.html?ref=politics">Senate Democrats Promise to Push Obama Tax Agenda</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Reserve-Highlights.html?ref=politics">Highlights of Federal Reserve Actions Wednesday</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-US-Army-Cuts.html?ref=politics">APNewsBreak: Army to Cut Combat Brigades</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Labor-Board-Union-Elections.html?ref=politics">Labor Board Chief to Press for New Union Rules</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Reserve.html?ref=politics">Fed Says Full Recovery Could Take 3 More Years</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Reserve-Transparency.html?ref=politics">Bernanke Opening the Door to the Fed a Bit Wider</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Arlington-Cemetery.html?ref=politics">More Than 400,000 Buried at Arlington Cemetery</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Housing-Politics.html?ref=politics">After Obama Speech, Three Arguments for Housing</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Campaign-Transparency.html?ref=politics">SPIN METER: Candidates Use Transparency as a Club</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Bernanke-News-Conference.html?ref=politics">Bernanke: Interest Rate Hike in 2014 'Best Guess'</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Health-Overhaul-House-GOP.html?ref=politics">House GOP to Draft Bill Replacing Obama Health Law</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Batavia Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://thedailynewsonline.com/opinion/editorials/article_29c322e2-471b-11e1-9af0-001871e3ce6c.html">editorial: A long trail ahead?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>City Limits</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.citylimits.org/blog/blog/190/feds-fall-down-on-housing-women-vets">Feds Fall Down on Homeless Women Vets</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/navy-seals-top-dangerous-game-daring-somali-rescue-article-1.1011977">editorial: Navy SEALs are at the top of their dangerous game in daring Somali rescue </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/obama-state-union-reflects-a-shift-populism-article-1.1011425">editorial: Obama's State of the Union reflects a shift to populism</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/mr-president-save-veterans-lives-article-1.1011874">Paul Rieckhoff: Mr. President, help save veterans’ lives </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/obama-unwelcome-mat-article-1.1011855">Mark Calabria: Obama’s unwelcome mat </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/newt-doomed-crusade-article-1.1011138">S.E. Cupp: Newt’s doomed crusade</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/the_seals_strike_again_ijMgB9qGkJPYeMR2QBVdLO">editorial: The SEALs strike again</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/why_the_cafeteria_crusade_is_crock_ynotMdLkyvW0rqP9BMhNqM">Michael A. Walsh: Why the cafeteria crusade is a crock</a> (Education, Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/adding_up_to_nothing_8K1eBN3afYXNELupfK8tRL">Charles Gasparino: Adding up to nothing</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/no_energy_is_good_to_the_greens_wsXNrqyw5yFCaXJXRtAnwK">Nicholas Loris: No energy is good to the greens</a> (Energy, Environment, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/obama-weaves-well-versed-theme-into-case-for-re-election.html?ref=us">Obama Returns to Familiar Theme in Case for 2nd Term</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/obama-takes-economic-message-to-iowa-and-arizona.html?ref=us">President Takes His Economic Message on the Road</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/education/obama-wades-into-issue-of-raising-dropout-age.html?ref=us">Obama Wades Into Issue of Raising Dropout Age</a> (Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/new-school-lunch-rules-aimed-at-reducing-obesity.html?ref=us">New Rules for School Meals Aim at Reducing Obesity</a> (Business/Economy, Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/veteran-denied-disability-to-be-repaid-after-60-years.html?ref=us">For a Veteran, Disability Payment Is Long in Coming</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/raucous-republican-primary-debates-seem-more-made-for-tv.html?ref=us">With Audiences Encouraged to React, Primary Debates Seem More Made for TV</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/gingrich-says-he-will-end-ad-about-romney-immigration-stance.html?ref=us">Candidates Scramble to Win Hispanic Votes in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/romney-embraces-attack-style-against-gingrich.html?ref=us">Feeling Heat From Gingrich, Romney Enters Attack Mode</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/nyregion/christie-avoids-problems-by-seeking-vote-on-same-sex-marriage.html?ref=us">Political Memo: Christie Avoids All the Thorns in the Thicket of Gay Marriage</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/a-frosty-meeting-for-obama-and-brewer/?ref=us">The Caucus: A Frosty Meeting for Obama and Brewer</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/bob-kerrey-weighs-return-to-senate.html?ref=us">Kerrey Weighs Return to Nebraska and Senate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/education/survey-finds-that-dwindling-financial-aid-contributes-to-fewer-college-options.html?ref=us">Survey Finds That Dwindling Financial Aid Contributes to Fewer College Options</a> (Business/Economy, Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/smallbusiness/drive-to-tax-internet-sales-harms-affiliate-marketers.html?ref=us">States’ Drive to Collect Taxes on Internet Sales Is a Blow to Marketers</a> (Business/Economy, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/us-military-deaths-in-afghanistan.html?ref=us">Names of the Dead</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/the-early-word-one-more-debate/?ref=politics">The Early Word: One More Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/state-of-the-union-television-ratings-drop/?ref=politics">State of the Union Television Ratings Drop</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/romneys-swiss-account-captures-critics-fancy.html?ref=politics">Romneys’ Swiss Account Captures Critics’ Fancy</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/romneys-tax-bill-european-style/?ref=politics">Romney’s Tax Bill, European Style</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/politics/talk-of-taxing-rich-more-faces-political-hurdles.html?ref=politics">Talk of Taxing the Rich More Faces Political Realities</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/us/arizona-candidates-english-under-challenge.html?ref=politics">Arizona Candidate Challenged Over English Skills</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/economy/fed-to-maintain-rates-near-zero-through-late-2014.html?ref=business">Fed Signals That a Full Recovery Is Years Away</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/opinion/the-true-cost-of-high-school-dropouts.html?ref=opinion">H. M. Levin & C. E. Rouse: The True Cost of High School Dropouts</a> (Business/Economy, Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/opinion/how-pimps-use-the-web-to-sell-girls.html?ref=opinion">Nicholas D. Kristof: How Pimps Use the Web to Sell Girls</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/opinion/a-mortgage-investigation.html?ref=opinion">editorial: A Mortgage Investigation</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/opinion/gps-and-the-right-to-privacy.html?ref=opinion">editorial: GPS and the Right to Privacy</a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/washington-can-t-take-a-year-off-1.3479727">editorial: Washington can't take a year off</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20120126/VIEWPOINTS02/201260341/Guest-Viewpoint-Amendment-would-halt-personhood-corporations?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Viewpoints|p">Will Fudeman: Amendment would halt 'personhood' of corporations</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneonta Daily Star</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://thedailystar.com/editorials/x370173145/Obama-played-his-cards-right-Tuesday">editorial: Obama played his cards right Tuesday</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Poughkeepsie Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120126/OPINION01/301260004/The-State-Union-divided?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|p">editorial: The State of the Union is ... divided</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Rome Sentinel</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://romesentinel.com/news?newsid=20120125-142037">editorial: Five State of the Union clunkers</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Schenectady Daily Gazette (sub req.)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/jan/26/0126_edit2/">editorial: Fairer way on airline fares </a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Syracuse Post-Standard</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/01/unity_nothing_to_it.html">editorial: Unity? Nothing to it; Desperate times, desperate measures; A year of turmoil in Egypt </a> </li> </ul> <h2>Tonawanda News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://tonawanda-news.com/editorials/x431310332/OUR-VIEW-In-address-Obama-focused-on-the-practical">editorial: In address, Obama focused on the practical</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Wall Street Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203806504577183250095478594.html">editorial: The Buffett Ruse</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577183092873042610.html">Daniel Henninger: The GOP Goes MAD</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577178600154964904.html">Ed Husain: Egypt's Revolt and the American Model </a> </li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577183452522372624.html">editorial: Hoosier Breakthrough </a> (State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203806504577183130625030056.html">editorial: With Friends Like Romney's . . . </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/video/opinion-obama-campaign-speech/24448BBC-1BBD-496B-AD5E-B72A772AE933.html">Steve Moore: Obama's Campaign Speech (video)</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2012/01/24/gIQAbZaYRQ_story.html">Romney, Gingrich trade attacks on immigration</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-mocks-romneys-self-deportation-plan-for-illegal-immigrants/2012/01/25/gIQAlxzaQQ_story.html">Gingrich mocks Romney’s ‘self-deportation’ plan for illegal immigrants</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-republicans-can-win-hispanics-back/2012/01/25/gIQAgy3PRQ_story.html">Jeb Bush: Four ways Republicans can win Hispanics back</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-likely-to-far-outspend-newt-gingrich-on-fla-tv-ads/2012/01/25/gIQALDZ0QQ_story.html">Mitt Romney likely to far outspend Newt Gingrich on Florida TV ads</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/polls-show-newt-gingrichs-surge-ending/2012/01/25/gIQA3jB6QQ_blog.html">The Fix: Polls show Newt Gingrich’s surge ending </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-team-sees-romney-damaging-self-with-independents-for-fall-campaign/2012/01/25/gIQAo8caRQ_story.html">Dan Balz: Obama team sees Romney damaging self with independents for fall campaign</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-offers-tough-review-of-obamas-state-of-the-union-speech/2012/01/25/gIQAQXMNQQ_story.html">Romney offers tough review of Obama’s State of the Union speech</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/gingrich-pledges-moon-colony-during-presidency/2012/01/25/gIQAmQxiRQ_blog.html">Gingrich pledges moon colony during presidency</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/state-of-the-union-proposals-what-might-pass/2012/01/25/gIQAQhsVRQ_story.html">State of the Union proposals: What might pass?</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/fact-checking-the-2012-state-of-the-union-speech/2012/01/25/gIQAa5CTPQ_blog.html">Fact-checking the 2012 State of the Union speech </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-launches-swing-state-tour-with-push-for-manufacturing-jobs/2012/01/25/gIQANtQtQQ_story.html">Obama begins swing-state tour with push for manufacturing jobs</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/gop-senator-grilled-obama-nominee-in-2010-about-tax-havens/2012/01/25/gIQAFp3dRQ_story.html">GOP senator grilled Obama nominee in 2010 about tax havens</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/why-are-there-so-many-presidential-debates/2012/01/23/gIQAMI0SRQ_story.html">Why are there so many presidential debates?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/gabby-giffords-to-resign-from-house-this-morning/2012/01/25/gIQAqAzHQQ_blog.html">Gabrielle Giffords formally resigns from the House in emotional farewell</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/would-mitt-romney-be-the-richest-president-ever/2012/01/25/gIQADv8fQQ_blog.html">The Fix: Would Mitt Romney be the richest president ever? </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/in-defense-of-the-romney-rich-dont-we-all-want-accounts-in-the-caymans/2012/01/25/gIQA7HfIQQ_blog.html">In defense of the Romney-rich, don’t we all want accounts in the Caymans?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/internet-focus-allows-super-pac-to-stay-lean/2012/01/25/gIQAlqfMRQ_story.html">Internet focus allows super PAC to stay lean</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-LYDGJ30D9L3501-10LSD6R1KLGNE5PKHPAB3UU82Q">Geithner Says Obama Won’t Ask Him to Remain Past First Term</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/schools-to-serve-more-nutritious-meals-under-new-guidelines/2012/01/25/gIQAFYGzQQ_story.html">Schools to serve more-nutritious meals under new guidelines</a> (Business/Economy, Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/long-term-transportation-funding-likely-to-be-delayed/2012/01/25/gIQAvbkeRQ_story.html">Long-term transportation funding likely to be delayed</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/house-republicans-target-their-own-benefits/2011/04/15/gIQAIwVvQQ_blog.html">Joe Davidson: House Republicans target their own benefits</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ben-bernanke-smiles-in-the-face-of-critics/2012/01/25/gIQAizaWRQ_story.html">Dana Milbank: Ben Bernanke smiles in the face of critics</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-coming-debate-over-american-strength-abroad/2012/01/24/gIQAlhaWRQ_story.html">David Ignatius: The coming debate over American ‘strength’ abroad</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-new-vision-for-america-restoring-a-country-that-makes-things/2012/01/25/gIQAETCRRQ_story.html">Harold Meyerson: A new vision for America: Restoring a country that makes things</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/in-state-of-the-union-address-obama-steps-up-to-defend-government/2012/01/25/gIQAnRAgQQ_story.html">E.J. Dionne: Obama’s rhetorical shift from hope to teamwork</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-supreme-courts-gps-ruling-did-not-extend-far-enough/2012/01/24/gIQAYgEQRQ_story.html">editorial: The Supreme Court left too much unresolved with its GPS ruling</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/googles-no-opt-out-privacy-changes-and-the-end-of-the-anonymous-internet/2012/01/25/gIQAtZuUQQ_blog.html">Alexandra Petri: Google’s no-opt-out privacy changes and the end of the anonymous Internet</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/pakistans-three-way-power-struggle-has-much-at-stake/2012/01/23/gIQA52CQRQ_story.html">editorial: Pakistan’s three-way power struggle: a dispute with much at stake</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/medicare-nominee-gets-lifetime-payout/">Medicare nominee gets lifetime payout</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/romney-gingrich-flip-flopper-self-deportation/">Gingrich opens door for illegal immigrants</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/democrats-press-for-koch-testimony-on-keystone-xl/">Democrats press for Koch testimony on Keystone XL</a> (Business/Economy, Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/state-of-the-debt-neglected-in-obama-speech/">State of the debt neglected in Obama speech</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/pending-health-law-ruling-gop-eyes-substitutes/">Pending health law ruling, GOP eyes substitutes</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/obama-aide-bonus-in-line-with-others/">Obama aide: Bonus ‘in line’ with others’</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/inside-the-beltway-740778463/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/setback-for-big-brother/">editorial: Setback for Big Brother as Supreme Court forbids warrantless GPS spying</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/burning-for-freedom/">editorial: Burning for freedom</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/tax-cheats-on-the-federal-rolls/">Emily Miller: Tax cheats on the federal rolls</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/keystone-kops-energy-policy/">Mackubin Thomas Owens: Keystone Kops energy policy</a> (Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/reshaping-social-security-and-our-society/">William G. Shipman: Reshaping Social Security and our society</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/our-bill-clinton/">R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.: Our Bill Clinton</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/uncle-sam-exacts-penalty-for-quitting-medicare/">Jane M. Orient: Uncle Sam exacts penalty for quitting Medicare</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/social-security-the-birth-of-big-brother/">Matt Patterson: Social Security: The birth of Big Brother</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/25/is-america-in-decline/">Suzanne Fields: Is America in decline?</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-25:21171 2012-01-25T09:10:00Z 2012-01-25T12:19:11Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/state-of-the-union-2012.html?ref=us">Obama Speech Makes Pitch for Economic Fairness</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Teacher-Tenure.html?ref=politics">AP Exclusive: States Weaken Teacher Tenure Rights</a> (Education, State Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-reaction-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address-vary-in-tone/2012/01/24/gIQA2vJCPQ_story.html">Republican reaction to Obama’s State of the Union address vary in tone</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/state-of-the-union-2012.html?ref=us">Obama Speech Makes Pitch for Economic Fairness</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Teacher-Tenure.html?ref=politics">AP Exclusive: States Weaken Teacher Tenure Rights</a> (Education, State Government)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-reaction-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address-vary-in-tone/2012/01/24/gIQA2vJCPQ_story.html">Republican reaction to Obama’s State of the Union address vary in tone</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-GOP-Reaction.html?ref=politics">In GOP Response, Daniels Blames Obama for Economy</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-Analysis.html?ref=politics">Analysis: Obama Speech Puts Him in Campaign Arena</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-the-Union-Giffords.html?ref=politics">Giffords a Reality Check in Chamber of Politics</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-Fact-Check.html?ref=politics">FACT CHECK: Obama Pushes Plans That Flopped Before</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Healthier-School-Lunches.html?ref=politics">School Lunches to Have More Veggies, Whole Grains</a> (Education, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Reserve.html?ref=politics">Fed to Show Members' Views on Interest Rate Moves</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Obama.html?ref=politics">Obama Pitches Economic Message in Swing States</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-the-Union.html?ref=politics">Obama to Republicans: Game On</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/25/us/politics/AP-US-Teacher-Tenure.html?ref=politics">AP Exclusive: States Weaken Teacher Tenure Rights</a> (Education, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-Shots-Fired-White-House.html?ref=politics">Man Pleads Not Guilty to Trying to Kill Obama</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-Housing.html?ref=politics">Obama Proposes Broad Refinancing for Homeowners</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-the-Union-Guests.html?ref=politics">Buffett Secretary to Attend State of the Union</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-Foreign-Policy.html?ref=politics">Obama: Renewed American Leadership Felt Worldwide</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-College-Costs.html?ref=politics">Obama Proposes Steps to Keep Tuition Down</a> (Business/Economy, Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-Buffett-Rule.html?ref=politics">Obama Says Millionaires Should Pay a Minimum Tax</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-Union-Missing-Cabinet-Member.html?ref=politics">Agriculture Chief Vilsack Sits Out Obama Speech</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich.html?ref=politics">Drawing Thousands, Gingrich Goes Hardest at Obama</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-Military-Cuts-Drones.html?ref=politics">Pentagon to Cut Air Force Drone Program</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-War-Memorials-Religion.html?ref=politics">House Bills Promote Religion at War Memorials</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Canandaigua Daily Messenger</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x870487170/COMMENTARY-America-wakes-up-to-the-reality-Inequality-matters">Michael Winship and Bill Moyers: America wakes up to the reality: Inequality matters</a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>GateHouse News Service</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.herkimertelegram.com/opinions/columnists/x767702723/Editorial-GOPs-strange-trip">editorial: GOP's strange trip</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Ithaca Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20120125/VIEWPOINTS02/201250309/Guest-Viewpoint-Tax-reform-could-key-growing-U-S-economy?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Viewpoints|p">George Phillips: Tax reform could be key to growing U.S. economy</a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Jamestown Post-Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/597996/Ask-For-Reports-On-Obama-s-Spending.html?nav=5010">editorial: Ask For Reports On Obama’s Spending</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Kingston Daily Freeman</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/01/25/opinion/doc4f1de22015a91048249174.txt">editorial: Gabrielle Giffords departs</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/obama-state-union-reflects-a-shift-populism-article-1.1011425">editorial: Obama's State of the Union reflects a shift to populism </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/mitt-romney-taxes-poster-boy-unfair-carried-interest-rates-article-1.1011428">editorial: Mitt Romney’s taxes make him the poster boy for unfair ‘carried interest’ rates </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/newt-doomed-crusade-article-1.1011138">S.E. Cupp: Newt’s doomed crusade</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/sound_and_fury_BE2mUhWd0XG7BkpVmFnrON">editorial: O’s sound and fury</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/christie_bold_court_picks_nDMEBOmsWjasxdtaKDp8aK">editorial: Christie’s bold court picks</a> (Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/posada_leaves_the_plate_hQSpKrWGXxEQNJ1WHcELQJ">editorial: Posada leaves the plate</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/now_gop_ought_to_be_licking_its_3PKYcK4qOfiYxhJYBfMM9L">John Podhoretz: Now, GOP ought to be licking its chops </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/newtzilla_return_9yYJvzt3bseCMGxOVLKi8N">Jonah Goldberg: Newtzilla’s return</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/don_we_need_food_stamp_prez_V8nlhtHhxbgWxPq2PopnLI">Frank J. Fleming: Don’t we need a food-stamp prez?</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/state-of-the-union-2012.html?ref=us">Obama Speech Makes Pitch for Economic Fairness</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/obama-sets-sights-on-romney-in-state-of-the-union.html?ref=us">Critiques for Capitalists in Obama’s Speech, With One in Particular in His Sights</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/in-state-of-the-union-address-a-tax-proposal-is-brought-out-again.html?ref=us">A Tax Proposal Is Brought Out Again</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/romneys-tax-returns-show-21-6-million-income-in-10.html?ref=us">For Romneys, Friendly Code Reduces Taxes</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/poll-partisan-split-over-tax-policies/?ref=us">Poll: Partisan Split Over Tax Policies</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/john-kiriakous-path-from-ambitious-spy-to-federal-defendant.html?ref=us">Ex-C.I.A. Officer’s Path From Terrorist Hunter to Defendant</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/indiana-democrats-flee-vote-on-anti-union-bill.html?ref=us">Democrats Flee an Indiana Vote on Union Bill</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/gingrich-tries-to-lure-tea-party-support-in-florida.html?ref=us">Gingrich Tries to Lure Tea Party Support in Florida</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/two-sides-far-apart-on-extending-payroll-tax-cut.html?ref=us">Two Sides Far Apart on Payroll Tax Cut</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/world/middleeast/iran-sanctions-grow-tighter-but-whats-next.html?ref=us">Diplomatic Memo: Sanctions Against Iran Grow Tighter, but What’s the Next Step?</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/nyregion/christie-wants-new-jersey-voters-to-decide-on-gay-marriage.html?ref=us">Christie Wants Voters to Decide on Gay Marriage</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/obama-disappoints-romney/?ref=politics">Obama Disappoints Romney</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/g-o-p-response-focuses-on-fiscal-challenges/?ref=politics">G.O.P. Response Focuses on Fiscal Challenges</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/obama-outlines-proposal-to-help-homeowners/?ref=politics">Obama Outlines Proposal to Help Homeowners</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/obama-signals-expansion-of-oil-drilling/?ref=politics">Obama Signals Expansion of Oil Drilling</a> (Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/state-of-the-union-more-like-state-of-the-campaign.html?ref=politics">State of the Union? More Like State of the Campaign</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/obama-mortgage-plan-would-broaden-government-backed-loans.html?ref=politics">President to Offer Way for Easing Home Debt</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/business/obama-urges-tougher-laws-on-financial-fraud.html?ref=politics">Obama Urges Tougher Laws on Financial Fraud</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/the-scene-at-the-state-of-the-union.html?ref=politics">Taking Few Chances on Seating or Dress</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/inside-the-romney-tax-returns/?ref=politics">Inside the Romney Tax Returns</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/us/politics/courting-latinos-romney-treads-lightly-on-immigration.html?ref=politics">In Florida, Romney Plays Down Immigration</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/goldman-makes-money-for-the-romneys/?ref=business">Goldman Makes Money for the Romneys</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/opinion/down-payment-insurance-for-homebuyers.html?ref=opinion">James A. Wilcox: A Way to Make People Buy Homes Again</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/opinion/friedman-average-is-over.html?ref=opinion">Thomas L. Friedman: Average Is Over</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/opinion/dowd-mitt-is-this-wit.html?ref=opinion">Maureen Dowd: Mitt, Is This Wit?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/opinion/the-state-of-the-union-in-2012.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The State of the Union in 2012</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/opinion/egypts-partial-step.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Egypt’s Partial Step</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/opinion/a-wisconsin-judges-refusal-to-recuse.html?ref=opinion">editorial: A Wisconsin Judge’s Refusal to Recuse</a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneida Dispatch</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2012/01/24/opinion/doc4f1f5f17eec48381144993.txt">editorial: Giffords made sound decision</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneonta Daily Star</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://thedailystar.com/editorials/x897045192/Searching-for-votes-instead-of-honor">editorial: Searching for votes instead of honor</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120125/OPINION04/201250302/Editorial-Obama-State-of-Union">editorial: State of Union speech laid out president's agenda</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Syracuse Post-Standard</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/01/pension_plutocrats_federal_sys.html">editorial: Pension Plutocrats: Federal system pays outsize rewards to chosen few </a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Tonawanda News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://tonawanda-news.com/editorials/x647571225/OUR-VIEW-Romney-s-wealth-shines-spotlight-on-tax-equity">editorial: Romney’s wealth shines spotlight on tax equity</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Wall Street Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577181073385102022.html">editorial: The State of His Policies </a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577180932481728706.html">editorial: Romney's Fair Share </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204468004577166842399752720.html">John B. Taylor: Economics for the Long Run </a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204616504577170853989728824.html">editorial: Dodo of the Year </a> (Business/Economy, Energy, Environment, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577179033260317346.html">editorial: Lagarde for $1 Trillion</a> (Business/Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/obamas-state-of-the-union-speech-confrontation-wrapped-in-kumbaya/2012/01/24/gIQA3rR2OQ_blog.html">The Fix: Obama’s State of the Union speech: Confrontation wrapped in Kumbaya </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-state-of-the-union-obama-expected-to-warn-that-middle-class-threatened-by-economic-unfairness/2012/01/24/gIQAQ3vROQ_story.html">In State of the Union, Obama warns economic disparity threatens middle class</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/television/tv-review-state-of-the-union-real-enough/2012/01/24/gIQA9InBPQ_story.html">TV review: State of the Union, real enough</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-state-of-the-union-address-obama-seeks-t-capitalize-on-incumbency-and-a-hot-issue/2012/01/24/gIQATpM1OQ_story.html">In State of the Union address, Obama puts focus on economic inequality</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/economy-will-be-major-factor-in-presidential-election/2012/01/24/gIQAEZM7OQ_story.html">Economy will be major factor in presidential election</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obama-proposes-new-task-force-to-probe-mortgage-misdeeds/2012/01/24/gIQAl9l2OQ_story.html">Obama proposes task force to probe mortgage misdeeds</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-reaction-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address-vary-in-tone/2012/01/24/gIQA2vJCPQ_story.html">Republican reaction to Obama’s State of the Union address vary in tone</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2012/01/24/gIQAF0FBPQ_story.html">Giffords, pairings elicit unity in Congress</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/mitt-romney-tax-returns-make-him-a-personal-embodiment-of-gop-tax-policy/2012/01/24/gIQANvsoOQ_story.html">Mitt Romney tax returns make him a personal embodiment of GOP tax policy</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/romney-cayman-islands-holdings-complicate-tax-return-debate/2012/01/24/gIQAmuvZOQ_story.html">Romney’s Cayman Islands holdings complicate tax return debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/state-of-the-union-isnt-the-hottest-topic-on-main-street-sarasota/2012/01/24/gIQA8h4rOQ_story.html">State of the Union isn’t the hottest topic on Main Street Sarasota</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/state-of-the-union-2012-obama-speech-excerpts/2012/01/24/gIQA9D3QOQ_story.html">State of the Union 2012: Obama speech full text</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pro-gingrich-super-pac-builds-shadow-campaign/2012/01/23/gIQApLsoNQ_story.html">Pro-Gingrich super PAC builds a shadow campaign</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/freddie-mac-paid-newt-gingrichs-firm-165-million-for-consulting-not-lobbying/2012/01/24/gIQArYS9OQ_story.html">Freddie Mac paid Newt Gingrich’s firm $1.65 million for consulting, not lobbying</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/neither-romney-nor-gingrich-give-gop-voters-confidence-of-a-white-house-win/2012/01/24/gIQAfl5kNQ_story.html">Neither Romney nor Gingrich gives GOP voters confidence of a White House win</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/better-late-than-never/2012/01/24/gIQALRYkOQ_story.html">Joe Davidson: Hearing on federal retirement benefits is better late than never</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2012/01/23/gIQAAtLbOQ_story.html">Al Kamen: How to travel like a spy</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/state-of-the-union-speech-is-full-of-rhetoric-but-skimpy-on-some-tricky-details/2012/01/24/gIQA3GlzOQ_story.html">editorial: State of the Union speech is full of soaring rhetoric but skips over some major challenges</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/in-speech-obama-sets-reelection-narrative/2012/01/24/gIQA3o56OQ_blog.html">Greg Sargent: In speech, Obama sets reelection narrative</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/state-of-the-union-address-plenty-of-partisanship-few-ideas/2012/01/24/gIQAGHC2OQ_blog.html">Jennifer Rubin: State of the Union address: plenty of partisanship, few ideas</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/sotu-obama-appeals--again--for-unity/2011/03/04/gIQAjVC6OQ_blog.html">Jonathan Capehart: State of the Union: Obama appeals — again — for unity</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/in-state-of-the-union-address-obama-says-he-will-push-forward-with-fracking/2012/01/24/gIQAxvt7OQ_blog.html">Stephen STromberg: In State of the Union Address, Obama says he will push forward with fracking</a> (Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/spilled-milk-and-osama-bin-laden--obamas-state-of-the-union-address/2012/01/24/gIQAKRcDPQ_blog.html">Alexandra Petri: Spilled milk and Osama bin Laden — Obama’s State of the Union address</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-insiders/post/state-of-the-union-address-obama-plays-it-safe/2012/01/24/gIQArVm5OQ_blog.html">Ed Rogers: State of the Union address: Obama plays it safe</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/the-bipartisan-side-of-a-campaign-speech/2012/01/24/gIQAgN9yOQ_blog.html">E.J. Dionne: The bipartisan side of a campaign speech</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gingrich-does-obamas-work/2012/01/24/gIQAXZ5gOQ_story.html">Dana Milbank: Gingrich is Obama’s best surrogate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/newt-gingrichs-fine-line-on-lobbying/2012/01/24/gIQAVo0dOQ_story.html">Kathleen Parker: Newt in Wonderland</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/arizona-becomes-an-election-target-for-obama/2012/01/24/gIQAVLVdOQ_story.html">Ruth Marcus: Why Obama is trying to put Arizona in play</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/in-state-of-the-union-obama-calls-2012-make-or-bre/">Obama calls for taxes, investments</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/gop-says-obamas-agenda-is-designed-to-divide/">GOP says Obama’s agenda is designed to divide</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/giffords-exits-but-legacy-of-cooperation-could-rem/">Giffords exits, but legacy of cooperation could remain</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/wireless-firms-creditors-demand-details-of-white-h/">Wireless firm’s creditors demand details of White House meeting</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/hurt-congress-a-generous-place-to-work/">Charles Hurt: Congress a generous place to work</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/panel-set-to-tackle-tax-cut-extension/">Panel set to tackle tax-cut extension</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/inside-the-beltway-432987297/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/romneys-releases-tax-records/">editorial: Romney releases tax records</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/buffett-would-profit-keystone-cancellation/">Buffett would profit from Keystone cancellation</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/a-state-of-class-warfare/">editorial: A state of class warfare</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/drawing-a-pipeline-in-the-sand/">editorial: Drawing a pipeline in the sand</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/obamas-america-a-tired-old-mare/">editorial: Obama’s America: A tired old mare</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/santorum-derangement-syndrome/">Daniel Allott: Santorum Derangement Syndrome</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/non-response-to-non-recess-appointments/">Peter Parisi: Non-response to non-recess appointments</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/gingrich-the-lobbyist/">Donald Lambro: Gingrich the lobbyist</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/religious-intolerance-california-style/"> Patrick J. Reilly: Religious intolerance, California-style</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/asias-new-triple-entente/">Brahma Chellaney: Asia’s new ‘Triple Entente’</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2012-01-24:21162 2012-01-24T09:11:00Z 2012-01-24T12:24:18Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/state-of-the-union-can-be-a-trial-for-supreme-court-justices.html?ref=us">For Justices, State of the Union Can Be a Trial</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate.html?ref=politics">Heated Charges, Counter-Charges in Florida Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/expectations-low-for-election-year-agenda/2012/01/23/gIQAs4HwLQ_story.html">Expectations low for election-year agenda</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/state-of-the-union-can-be-a-trial-for-supreme-court-justices.html?ref=us">For Justices, State of the Union Can Be a Trial</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate.html?ref=politics">Heated Charges, Counter-Charges in Florida Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/expectations-low-for-election-year-agenda/2012/01/23/gIQAs4HwLQ_story.html">Expectations low for election-year agenda</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate-Fact-Check.html?ref=politics">FACT CHECK: Gingrich Flubs History in GOP Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-Job-Discrimination.html?ref=politics">Job Bias Claims at Record Level</a> (Business/Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Romneys-Wealth.html?ref=politics">Romney Paid $3M in Federal Income Tax in 2010</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-State-of-the-Union.html?ref=politics">Obama to Take on Economy in State of the Union</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/24/us/politics/AP-US-GOP-Debate-Analysis.html?ref=politics">Analysis: Romney Tries Pit Bull Approach in Fla.</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Republicans-Debate.html?ref=politics">Heated Charges, Counter-Charges in Florida Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Gingrich-Freddie-Mac.html?ref=politics">Gingrich's Former Company Releases Contract</a> (Business/Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Giffords-Mark-Kelly.html?ref=politics">Giffords' Husband Rules Out 2012 Run for Seat</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Kirk-Stroke.html?ref=politics">GOP Sen. Mark Kirk Faces Long Recovery From Stroke</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Paterno.html?ref=politics">Obama Offers Condolences to Paterno's Family</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Bruins.html?ref=politics">Obama Honors Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Outside-the-Beltway.html?ref=politics">A Political Tip Sheet for the Rest of Us</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Justice-Antitrust.html?ref=politics">Acting Antitrust Chief Stepping Down</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-US-China.html?ref=politics">China Vice President to Visit White House Feb. 14</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Duck-Stamp.html?ref=politics">House Votes on Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Supreme-Court-GPS-Tracking.html?ref=politics">Warrant Needed for GPS Tracking, High Court Says</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Budget.html?ref=politics">White House Delays Release of 2013 Budget</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Supreme-Court-Slaughterhouse-Abuse.html?ref=politics">US Supreme Court Blocks Calif. Slaughterhouse Law</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-US-Iran.html?ref=politics">Obama: World United to Address Iran Nuclear Threat</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Federal-Reserve.html?ref=politics">Fed Likely to Hint of No Rate Increase Before 2014</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Romney-AdWatch.html?ref=politics">AdWatch: Romney's 1st Negative Ad Targets Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/23/us/politics/AP-US-Abortion-Anniversary-.html?ref=politics">Abortion Foes on Annual March in Nation's Capital</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Dunkirk Observer</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/567840/Cruise-ships.html?nav=5044">editorial: Cruise ships</a> (Transportation)</li> </ul> <h2>Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/544001/Time-to-look-at-ship-policies.html?nav=5005">editorial: Time to look at ship policies</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Journal News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20120124/OPINION/301240004/Work-together-recovery">editorial: Work together for recovery</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/e-u-sanctions-iran-vital-pressure-rogue-regime-article-1.1010644">editorial: New E.U. sanctions on Iran are vital pressure on the rogue regime </a> </li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/on_this_night_boring_mr_safe_was_WhYHI2fBvYHk4vYliLeYNP">John Podhoretz: On this night, boring Mr. Safe was brilliant</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/separated_at_birth_WzJL8sRdHZHId8vy7Ty9PK">Rich Lowry: Separated at birth</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/stand_up_envoys_Mivfx7YJYDWXwh1zyN7OtI">Benny Avni: O’s stand-up envoys</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/the_sad_state_of_us_strategy_kQ0hDCCSXutqSc7p7GfDKP">Peter Brookes: The sad state of US strategy</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/police-use-of-gps-is-ruled-unconstitutional.html?ref=us">Justices Say GPS Tracker Violated Privacy Rights</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/ex-cia-officer-john-kiriakou-accused-in-leak.html?ref=us">Ex-C.I.A. 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Debate Fact-Check</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/romneys-self-deportation-solution/?ref=politics">Romney's 'Self-Deportation' Solution</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/romney-pounds-directly-and-relentlessly-on-gingrich-at-debate/?ref=politics">In Shift, Romney Assails Gingrich Relentlessly at Debate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/in-advance-of-releasing-returns-romney-shifts-tax-discussion/?ref=politics">In Advance of Releasing Returns, Romney Shifts Tax Discussion</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/politics/confident-obama-knows-wild-cards-can-loom-large.html?ref=politics">Confident Obama Knows Wild Cards Can Loom Large</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/new-romney-ad-hits-gingrich-on-freddie-mac/?ref=politics">New Romney Ad Hits Gingrich on Freddie Mac</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/what-campaign-slogans-tell-us-about-the-candidates/?ref=politics">What Campaign Slogans Tell Us About the Candidates</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/romney-warns-of-october-surprises-if-gingrich-is-nominee/?ref=politics">In New Attacks, Romney Calls Gingrich ‘Erratic’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/opinion/brooks-free-market-socialism-.html?ref=opinion">David Brooks: Free-Market Socialism</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/opinion/bruni-the-gusts-of-gingrich.html?ref=opinion">Frank Bruni: The Gusts of Gingrich</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/opinion/the-power-broker.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The Power Broker</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/opinion/collect-dna-samples-even-when-its-just-a-misdemeanor.html?ref=opinion">Cyrus R. Vance Jr.: Taking DNA From All Criminals Should Be Standard Procedure</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/opinion/an-assault-on-democracy.html?ref=opinion">editorial: An Assault on Democracy</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/opinion/montanas-challenge-to-citizens-united.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Montana Takes on Citizens United</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/opinion/saving-lives-in-new-jersey.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Saving Lives in New Jersey</a> (Healthcare, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday (subscription required)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/opinion/syria-s-assad-should-take-the-easy-way-out-1.3473688">editorial: Syria's Assad should take the easy way out</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Staten Island Advance</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/01/president_obamas_state_of_the_1.html">President 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$5 million</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-calls-on-newt-gingrich-to-release-freddie-mac-records-says-wrongful-activity-possible/2012/01/23/gIQA6tC2KQ_story.html">Mitt Romney expands attack on Newt Gingrich, slamming work for health-care firms</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/leader-of-gingrich-ethics-investigation-rejects-call-to-release-more-documents/2012/01/23/gIQA4pbFMQ_story.html">Leader of Gingrich ethics investigation rejects call to release more documents</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/gingrichs-bad-ideas/2012/01/23/gIQAgYy8LQ_story.html">Ezra Klein: Gingrich’s bad ideas</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/african-american-women-see-their-own-struggles-mirrored-in-michelle-obamas/2012/01/19/gIQA5k4DMQ_story.html">African American women see their own challenges mirrored in Michelle Obama’s</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/florida-forces-gop-candidates-to-face-the-dreaded-housing-question/2012/01/17/gIQATgHALQ_story.html">Florida primary forces GOP candidates to face the dreaded housing question</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/saul-alinsky-lives-on-in-gop-rhetoric/2012/01/23/gIQAXwZ7LQ_story.html">Saul Alinsky lives on in GOP rhetoric</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-warrants-needed-in-gps-tracking/2012/01/23/gIQAx7qGLQ_story.html">Supreme Court: Warrants needed in GPS tracking</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-strikes-down-california-law-regulating-downer-livestock/2012/01/23/gIQAruOxLQ_story.html">Supreme Court strikes down California law regulating ‘downer’ livestock</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/sen-rand-paul-declines-tsa-pat-down-is-escorted-from-security-checkpoint/2012/01/23/gIQAYGAALQ_blog.html">Ed O'Keefe: Sen. Rand Paul declines TSA pat-down, is escorted from security checkpoint</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/federal-employees-owe-103-billion-in-unpaid-taxes/2012/01/20/gIQAv7KKJQ_blog.html">Federal Eye: Federal employees owe $1.03 billion in unpaid taxes</a> (Business/Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/sen-mark-kirk-undergoes-surgery-after-stroke/2012/01/23/gIQA1UJILQ_blog.html">Sen. 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