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Congress debates payroll tax cut, government funding omnibus
Prospects for a year-end congressional compromise on key tax and spending legislation grew more complicated Tuesday, as the GOP House passed a controversial version of a payroll tax extension despite an unambiguous veto threat from the White House.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman and Felicia Sonmez)
Keystone pipeline jobs claims: a bipartisan fumble
Fact Checker | Heard about the "tens of thousands of jobs" that would be created by the Keystone pipeline project? These are very suspect figures.
(By Glenn Kessler)
Romney blasts Gingrich as 'extremely unreliable' conservative leader
EXCLUSIVE | In an interview with The Washington Post, Mitt Romney attacked rival Newt Gingrich and said he has been a more consistent conservative in this campaign than the former House speaker.
(By Dan Balz and Philip Rucker)
Senate's Secret Santas deliver
Democrats and Republicans unite in holiday spirit during a gift exchange initiated by Sen. Al Franken.
(By Ann Gerhart)
Married couples at a record low
Barely half the adults in the U.S. are married, down from more than seven in 10 during the 1950s and 1960s.
(By Carol Morello)
NATION
Search for Higgs Boson, 'God particle' narrowing, scientists say
The search for the elusive Higgs Boson particle, also known as the 'God particle' has entered a new phase as scientists working at CERN claim they are closer than ever to spotting it
(, The Washington Post)
Arc of Iraq war told in images
The U.S. experience in Iraq can be told through a collage from hope to barbarity, from swaggering invasion to quiet departure.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Congress agrees on Pentagon cuts
The defense authorization bill for fiscal 2012 reflects reductions required under August's budget deal.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
Expert: Preventing Iran's nuclear goals still possible
A former Middle East adviser to the Obama administration urges more pressure to stop Iran's nuclear program.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Judge dismisses legal challenge to Plan B policy
Judge said he would consider reviewing the government's refusal to make it easier for girls and women to get the emergency contraceptive.
( by Rob Stein , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Donald 'thrilled' to lead family services
Her introduction as director of the agency she worked at from 2001 to 2005 seemed more like a reunion.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Married couples at a record low
Barely half the adults in the U.S. are married, down from more than seven in 10 during the 1950s and 1960s.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Chantilly kayaker rescued from Bay
The 54-year-old was the third person to be rescued in the area in the past week after a kayak or canoe capsized.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
J. Lynn Helms, Reagan FAA chief, dies
He played a decisive role when Reagan broke the air traffic controllers union in 1981.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Major crimes on Metro reduced
Transit officials say that a tracking system and a public awareness campaign cut 3rd quarter numbers.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Donald 'thrilled' to lead family services
Her introduction as director of the agency she worked at from 2001 to 2005 seemed more like a reunion.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Ron Paul goes after Gingrich in Iowa, will strategy ultimately help Romney?
Ron Paul and his campaign have made early states like Iowa central to their strategy, and have lashed out against rising contender Newt Gingrich. Yet does a Gingrich loss to Paul help Ron Paul or Mitt Romney?
(, The Washington Post)
Congress debates payroll tax cut, government funding omnibus
Prospects for a year-end congressional compromise on key tax and spending legislation grew more complicated Tuesday, as the GOP House passed a controversial version of a payroll tax extension despite an unambiguous veto threat from the White House.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Great gifts, politically speaking
Al Kamen's In the Loop offers holiday gift suggestions and one for next year — a new Obama biography.
(, The Washington Post)
Gingrich's bold assertions need scrutiny
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich sometimes seem to make up facts on the spot.
( by Glenn Kessler , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Picking the day for a family Christmas
An extended family that got together the Sunday before Christmas is thrown into disarray by one daughter's preference for Christmas Day.
(, The Washington Post)
Second City: 3rd time's the charmer
Second City returns to the District, with "Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies" — laughing.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
'Hairspray' switches things up
In some performances of Signature Theatre's "Hairspray," Kathy Fuller took role normally played by a man.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
Getting D.C. right
Showtime's David Nevins understands his hometown, and it shows on TV hits like "Homeland."
( by Ellen McCarthy , The Washington Post)
Amanpour leaving 'This Week'
She will go back to being CNN's star international reporter while continuing to report for ABC News, CNN says.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 14
(, The Washington Post)
Short-handed Gar-Field wins
Without two of its three leading scorers, Gar-Field hands Coach Andy Gray his 300th win in a 72-59 victory over Potomac (Va.).
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Capitals fail latest test with loss to Flyers
Philadelphia cements its place atop the Eastern Conference despite playing minus its leading scorer by jumping to a 4-0 lead and never looking back at Verizon Center.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
NFC East no longer a powerhouse
The division once known for Super Bowl wins and fierce December showdowns now has a leader with a record hovering above .500.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
Howard eyes Dec. 23 return
Maryland's injured point guard Pe'Shon Howard intends to return to competition Dec. 23 against Radford, beating doctors' initial timetable by two weeks.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Arc of Iraq war told in images
The U.S. experience in Iraq can be told through a collage from hope to barbarity, from swaggering invasion to quiet departure.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Congress agrees on Pentagon cuts
The defense authorization bill for fiscal 2012 reflects reductions required under August's budget deal.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
Expert: Preventing Iran's nuclear goals still possible
A former Middle East adviser to the Obama administration urges more pressure to stop Iran's nuclear program.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Senate holds Russia, Magnitsky bill hearing
Senate hearing on Magnitsky bill offers Washington an opportunity to comment on Russian protests.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
Mikhail Prokhorov, N.J. Nets owner, announces Russian presidential bid
Mikhail Prokhorov, the billionaire owner of the New Jersey Nets has announced that he will seek the Russian presidency in next year's elections, competing against Vladimir Putin
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video
A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
Video: Color of Money -- Live Video with Michelle Singletary
Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary appears live on video every other Thursday and conducts a live text chat to answer your questions about money and give her take on personal finance topics in the news.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their 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)
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TECHNOLOGY
Carrier IQ: A bug made some keypresses, message data accessible
Carrier IQ said that an early build of its software had logged keypresses and that a bug transmitted coded message data.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple TV to gain 32 percent of the connected TV market in 2011
Findings, if accurate, equates to about 4 million of the 12 million total set-top box units sold worldwide in 2011.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Apple's iTunes update aims to fix Match service bugs
Apple just updated iTunes to version 10.5.2, which promises to bring improvements to the slightly-buggy service.
( by Nathan Ingraham | The Verge , theverge.com)
Fake ID app maker responds to Apple
An app that made mock-up drivers licenses was pulled too quickly, the maker says.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Skype announces major update to Android app
Update brings with it photo and video sharing over 3G or WiFi.
( by Laura June | The Verge , theverge.com)
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EDITORIAL
Romney's safe bet
His $10,000 wager called out Perry's fib.
(, The Washington Post)
Protecting Iranians in Iraq
The group should accept a U.S. plan to avert bloodshed.
( by Editorial Board , The Washington Post)
Gingrich's capital crime
Faulting acts of free enterprise.
(, The Washington Post)
Revisionist history
Gingrich distorts his troubling ethics record.
(, The Washington Post)
Meddling with detainees
Obama should still veto proposed new rules.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
FCC's Lazarus resigns
Eddie Lazarus, chief of staff for the Federal Communications Commission, on Tuesday announced his resignation, effective at the end of January.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Marriott CEO J.W. Marriott Jr. to step down
He built the company his parents started as a District root beer stand into one of the biggest hotel chains in the world. Now he's retiring as chief executive after 39 years.
( by Michael S. Rosenwald , The Washington Post)
Executive: Corzine knew of funds transfer
The head of the private exchange tasked with overseeing MF Global said Jon Corzine may have been aware of a transfer of client funds, possibly contradicting Corzine's statements under oath.
( by Suzy Khimm , The Washington Post)
What you can learn from focus groups
Focus groups help you understand your customers, your consumer's mindsets, what they feel, what motivates them and how they perceive any new ideas.
( by Mary Ellen Biery , The Washington Post)
4 tips for small business hiring
Finding time to wear the human resources hat can be challenging, but it is one of the most critical priorities in growing your small business.
( by Carolyn Hughes , The Washington Post)
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