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If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Saturday, July 30, 2011 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Boehner debt bill passes House, fails in Senate The House narrowly passed GOP debt-limit legislation Friday after Republican leaders revised it to gain the support of recalcitrant tea party conservatives, but the Senate swiftly moved to block it from consideration in their chamber. (By Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane) Senate headed for critical vote Sunday Talks were underway about methods to circumvent some of the chamber's most cumbersome procedures to allow the Senate to act more quickly if a compromise is reached. (By Rosalind S. Helderman) How a flush country could be in debt trouble The country has plenty of resources. It's just that over many years Americans and their leaders have chosen not to tap them to pay the government's growing bills. (By Zachary A. Goldfarb) Making the hard choices in case of default The Treasury Department was making difficult political and financial calculations Friday as officials finalized contingency plans if the debt ceiling is not raised. (By Zachary A. Goldfarb and Lisa Rein) U.S. economy slows in second quarter U.S. economic growth slowed sharply during the second quarter as consumers cut back on spending and the economic recovery failed to gain traction. (By Renae Merle) POLITICS Boehner debt bill passes House, fails in Senate The House narrowly passed GOP debt-limit legislation Friday after Republican leaders revised it to gain the support of recalcitrant tea party conservatives, but the Senate swiftly moved to block it from consideration in their chamber. ( by Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane , The Washington Post) AP Exclusive: Ivory Coast leader defends officer accused of atrocities WASHINGTON — Ivory Coast's president said he knows nothing about brutal killings committed by his forces the day after his inauguration and defended a senior officer accused of separate atrocities as one of the country's best soldiers. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty turns early summer lumps into renewed effort in Iowa ANKENY, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty has been reading his own political obituary for weeks. But he's still alive as he campaigns across Iowa. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) AP Exclusive: Ivory Coast leader defends officer accused of atrocities WASHINGTON — Ivory Coast's president says he knows nothing about brutal killings committed by his forces the day after his inauguration. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) South Carolina senator is tea party's maestro on reducing government by halting deficits WASHINGTON — He calls himself Sen. Tea Party. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) STYLE Ask Amy: Grammy's photos don't click with parents Her mother had professional photos taken of her son without letting her or her husband know. Does she have a legitimate reason to be upset? (, Tribune Media Service) Hints From Heloise: Ten favorite pet hints A Top Ten list from Heloise's files. (, King) Moving on — alone? The boyfriend isn't ready to go where her job is. (, The Washington Post) Three generations of Omega Psi Phis Andrew Corley Jr. of Brookland, his son and grandson all belong to the black fraternity founded at Howard University and celebrating its centennial. ( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post) 'Dinner' for 4, with a side of bicker Meet the Goodmans, a suburban London family who get together once a week to have a meal and mortify one another. ( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post) SPORTS Friday's Sports in Brief Nnamdi Asomugha had a tough choice: the New York Jets or the Dallas Cowboys? ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Italian rider Pasquale Muto banned for 2½ years for using EPO ROME — Italy's national Olympic Committee (CONI) says it has banned cyclist Pasquale Muto for 2½ years after he tested positive for the endurance-boosting hormone EPO. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Tulsa Shock reach halfway mark with just 1 win, on pace for worst season in WNBA history TULSA, Okla. — Interim coach Teresa Edwards has found a way to cope with a season that's spiraling toward the worst in WNBA history for the Tulsa Shock. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) With departure of Mike Vrabel and Brian Waters, Chiefs losing lots of leadership ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs could be facing a serious leadership void as Brian Waters and Mike Vrabel move on with their lives and careers. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Stunning move to add Nnamdi Asomugha caps whirlwind 2 days for Eagles PHILADELPHIA — With one big move after another over two wild days, the Philadelphia Eagles became strong favorites to reach the Super Bowl. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) WORLD North Korean video shows flooding from recent heavy rains SEOUL, South Korea — Heavy rains in recent days have inundated rice fields in North Korea and flooded parts of a city near the border with South Korea. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Provincial official says 7 Afghan soldiers, translator, killed along with 2 NATO troops KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan official says seven Afghan soldiers and a translator were killed alongside two NATO service members in a bombing and ambush in eastern Paktia province. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Mullen hears litany of budget, debt worries from troops as he travels Afghanistan CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — A half a world away from the Capitol Hill deadlock, the economy and debt crisis are weighing heavily on U.S. troops in Afghanistan. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Libyan rebels say rogue fighters killed general Officials of the rebel government say rogue fighters killed Gen. Abdul Fattah Younis. ( by William Booth and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post) Police say gunmen kill 11 minority Shiite Muslims in sectarian attack in southwestern Pakistan QUETTA, Pakistan — Police say gunmen have killed 11 minority Shiite Muslims in a sectarian attack on a minibus in southwestern Pakistan. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) LIVE DISCUSSIONS Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A. (, vForum) Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree? (, vForum) Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns. (, vForum) ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day. (, vForum) ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day. (, vForum) TECHNOLOGY How The Hell Is This My Fault? ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) 360: TeliportMe Brings Its Killer Panorama App To Android (Oh, And It Works On Over 200 Phones) ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Three Companies Chi-Hua Chien Of Kleiner Perkins Would Love To Invest In ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Android's Matias Duarte: Ice Cream Sandwich Will Help Devs Cope With Myriad Form Factors ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Chamillionaire Pleads With Android Design Lead To Give Him A Decent Device ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) BUSINESS Democrats, GOP still deadlocked with timing running out to head off market-rattling default WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled House and the Democratic Senate remain at loggerheads over debt legislation required to avoid a first-ever default on U.S. financial obligations as lawmakers and the White House head into a pressure-packed weekend in search of compromise. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) How The Hell Is This My Fault? ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) John E. Anderson, billionaire and major LA-area benefactor, dies at 93 LOS ANGELES — Billionaire businessman John E. Anderson, who founded Topa Equities and gave his name and millions to the school of management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and other Southern California institutions, died Friday, the school said. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) New fuel standards aim to save consumers money and cut back on heat-trapping gases from autos WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and automakers ushered in what could be the largest cut in fuel consumption since the 1970s on Friday with a deal that would save drivers money at the pump and dramatically cut heat-trapping gases coming from tailpipes. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) 2 Delta Airlines planes collide on tarmac at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport CHICAGO — Two Delta Airlines aircraft have collided on the tarmac at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. 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