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Tax breaks: Vast majority go to households
Largely because of these benefits, the government is giving away as much as it receives in taxes.
(By Lori Montgomery)
In South China Sea, a dispute over energy
Beyond the flag-waving, China sees disputed waters as indispensable to its economic well-being.
(By Andrew Higgins)
Dan Balz: Another September of Obama discontent
The month continues to be a tough one for him, dating back to his presidential campaign.
(By Dan Balz)
Death toll in Reno air race crash up to 9; probe focuses on part that may have come off plane
RENO, Nev. — As thousands watched in horror, a World War II-era fighter plane competing in a Nevada event described as a car race in the sky suddenly pitched upward, rolled and did a nose-dive toward the crowded grandstand.
(By Associated Press)
The Emmys: Who will win (and should win)
Here are predictions as well as Jen Chaney's personal picks for the big Emmy winners.
(By Jen Chaney)
NATION
Mideast conflict has shaped U.N.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's bid to have the United Nations recognize a state of Palestine again brings the Mideast conflict, a constant in U.N. history, to the forefront.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Some states seeking interstate health-care compact
State governors and legislators opposed to the federal health-care law are eyeing an "interstate compact" that would replace federal health-care programs with block grants to the states.
( by Guy Gugliotta , The Washington Post)
METRO
Fairfax principals want cameras in schools
Frustrated about food fights, Fairfax County's 27 high school principals are banding together to ask for a powerful disciplinary tool that the School Board has long banned: indoor surveillance cameras.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
Small tornado in Ocean City
That was, indeed, a tornado on Thursday that people in Ocean City heard, saw, photographed and marveled at.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Quarantine aims to stop ash borer
The District and parts of Maryland were placed last month under federal quarantine to help stop the spread of the emerald ash borer, which has killed millions of trees in the Northeast.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Teen, family struggle against rare disorder
Children's Hospital's dedicated pediatric National Marrow Donor Program transplant center has become a home away from home for kids like Brandon Fletcher.
( by Larissa Roso , The Washington Post)
Accused student's friends express shock
Alexis Simpson, accused of killing a fellow student, wasn't easily settling into a new life at Bowie State University, where she was randomly housed in a suite with three others.
( by Avis Thomas-Lester , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Boehner on new federal regulations
House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) argues that new federal rules in the works will harm businesses and endanger job creation.
( , The Washington Post)
Frustration in Obama's base
Some liberals say they still want to get behind Obama's reelection effort but that they're frustrated by some compromises he's made.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
Why HPV politics are so muddled
HPV politics do not break neatly along conventional liberal-conservative fault lines — at least not in Virginia and D.C., which followed Texas Gov. Rick Perry's lead in mandating the vaccine.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Gray taps former consumer advocate for utility commission
Mayor Vincent Gray has tapped a former consumer advocate to a post on the District's Public Service Commission.
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
Group seeks primary against Obama
Liberal activists displeased with the president's handling of several issues look for candidates to mount a primary challenge against him.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
STYLE
The hurtful comments strike home
Her boyfriend says hurtful things to her, and his compliments are frequently followed with put-downs. Sounds like a controlling abuser.
(, The Washington Post)
In the glow of the night
TRAVEL | Explore Puerto Rico's Mosquito Bay, a haven for tiny organisms that create halos of light.
( story and photographs by Leigh Ann Henion , The Washington Post)
Stars sparkle at Monk gala
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz celebrated its 25th anniversary Sept. 11-12 with the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition and a concert at the Kennedy Center.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
McGorty wins Oatlands Invitational
Chantilly junior Sean McGorty zooms through the hilly 5K course at an average of five minutes per mile.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: September 18
TV and radio listings: September 18
(, The Washington Post)
United is soundly defeated
D.C. United loses by three goals at Seattle on a night when several other playoff contenders gain ground.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Poll: Strong feelings on Redskins, Snyder
Just more than half of area sports fans say they view the team favorably, but more than a third have negative feelings.
( by Dan Steinberg and Scott Clement , The Washington Post)
Orioles keep crushing playoff dreams
The Orioles batter Angels starter Ervin Santana as Baltimore wins its fourth consecutive game against a team clining to playoff hope.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Reports: Panel suggests Egypt election timetable
The head of Egypt's election commission disclosed a proposed timetable for parliamentary elections that could start as soon as Nov. 21, according to Egyptian media reports.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
Europeans remain divided on bailouts
Officials leave a summit in Poland with no new strategy to deal with continent's debt crisis.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Iraqi girl describes hijacking
Ten-year-old Tabarak Thaer's story is the first account to surface by a survivor of Monday's hijacking in Iraq's Anbar province that left 22 Shiite pilgrims dead.
( by Qassim Abdul-Zahra , The Washington Post)
Japan trying to repair ties with U.S.
On trade, Okinawa and weapons sales, a new leader appears more closely aligned with U.S. views.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Afghan parliament mired by standoff
Impasse has delayed urgent legislative matters and exacerbated anxiety among constituents.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, 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)
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)
TECHNOLOGY
Six Must-Watch Backstage Videos From Disrupt Plus The Music (TCTV)
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
OMG/JK: Sh*thead Lists, Touching On Windows 8, And A Goodbye To Mike
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
SoundCloud, Deezer And Rhapsody Revealed As Facebook Music Launch Partners?
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Microsoft Charm
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Search Wars? Just Wait For The Social Wars.
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
EDITORIAL
Debt reduction with compassion
Go for a grand bargain but not at the expense of the poor.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Hopes, dreams and Policy 45003
Montgomery College takes a stand for educating the children of illegal immigrants.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
A last chance to undo an unfair tax in D.C.
(, The Washington Post)
Driving a harder bargain with China
(, The Washington Post)
Danger at the SSA
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Six Must-Watch Backstage Videos From Disrupt Plus The Music (TCTV)
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
OMG/JK: Sh*thead Lists, Touching On Windows 8, And A Goodbye To Mike
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Obama to target millionaires in tax plan
President Obama plans to call Monday for a new minimum tax rate on millionaires as part of a comprehensive rewrite of the U.S. tax code .
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Tax breaks: Vast majority go to households
Largely because of these benefits, the government is giving away as much as it receives in taxes.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Futures and Options
Business-related events for week of Sept. 19.
(, The Washington Post)
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