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Gingrich archives show his public praise, private criticism of Reagan
A trove of documents compiled by a former aide portrays a politician frequently shifting positions and privately savaging GOP politicians he praised publicly, including Ronald Reagan.
(By Jerry Markon)
Factories struggling to find skilled workers
Many frustrated manufacturers say jobs are going unfilled because qualified workers are missing.
(By Peter Whoriskey)
Half a million Haitian earthquake victims still have no place to call home
Two years after the world's worst urban disaster in a generation, about 515,000 Haitians linger in 707 camps scattered across the capital.
(By William Booth)
Returning military members allege job discrimination by government
The government is the biggest source of complaints from returning service members looking to get or resume civilian jobs.
(By Steve Vogel)
Santorum on faith: Moral leader, or scold?
Rick Santorum is testing an untested model for weaving religion into his message. He is betting that Americans want a president who uses faith not just to inspire but also to judge.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Felicia Sonmez)
NATION
Natural gas, environmentalist alliance fractures
The uneasy alliance between the natural gas industry and environmental groups has fractured over the chemicals used in shale-deposit extractions and underscores the shifting nature of America's energy landscape.
( by Juliet Eilperin and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Roger J. Miner, federal judge
Roger J. Miner, 77, a veteran member of the federal bench who was known for his outspoken criticism of what he viewed as the politicization of the process by which federal judges are chosen, died Feb. 18 at his home in Hudson, N.Y.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Returning military members allege job discrimination by government
The government is the biggest source of complaints from returning service members looking to get or resume civilian jobs.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Complex rules give employers some wiggle room on birth control coverage
Varying state mandates complicate contraceptives debate, but federal action could close some gaps.
( by N.C. Aizenman and Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Road signs removed for repairs
Interstate road signs in Virginia have been taken down for repairs..
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Pastors vow to keep up fight
Prince George's County's church community reflects Maryland's split on same-sex marriage.
( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)
Va. budget writers clash over taxes, pension reform and education
The Republican-controlled House and Senate propose competing budgets in the Virginia General Assembly.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Wind proposal has wide backing
Even in deep-blue Maryland, where Democratic causes routinely draw masses, the breadth and depth of grass-roots support for offshore wind power stands out.
( by Aaron C. Davis and Greg Masters , The Washington Post)
In D.C., a push for better restaurants east of the Anacostia River
City neighborhoods in wards 7 and 8 have long been dominated by carry-outs and fast-food chains. Now restaurateurs are being wooed by city officials to open sit-down eateries.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Gingrich archives show his public praise, private criticism of Reagan
A trove of documents compiled by a former aide portrays a politician frequently shifting positions and privately savaging GOP politicians he praised publicly, including Ronald Reagan.
( by Jerry Markon in CARROLLTON, Ga. , The Washington Post)
Va. budget writers clash over taxes, pension reform and education
The Republican-controlled House and Senate propose competing budgets in the Virginia General Assembly.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Santorum on faith: Moral leader, or scold?
Rick Santorum is testing an untested model for weaving religion into his message. He is betting that Americans want a president who uses faith not just to inspire but also to j udge.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Wind proposal has wide backing
Even in deep-blue Maryland, where Democratic causes routinely draw masses, the breadth and depth of grass-roots support for offshore wind power stands out.
( by Aaron C. Davis and Greg Masters , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Seed starter
Egg cartons, juice containers, etc., can help get seeds started.
(, The Washington Post)
Friends dislike his wife; now what?
Wife constantly asks if husband's friends hate her. They do. What does he do now?
(, The Washington Post)
A virtuoso's emotional variety
REVIEW | At Sixth and I Synagogue, violinist Julia Fischer's program shows both focus and range.
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
For GOP candidates, Founding Fathers know best
In recent months, GOP presidential candidates have invoked the Founding Fathers to provide powerful political precedents on issues as diverse as the "Me Generation," foreign military intervention, same-sex marriage and religion in public life.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Complexions Contemporary Ballet at GMU is lost, trying too hard
Judging from Friday's performance at George Mason University, choreographers Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson still haven't found the masterpiece they've been looking for.
( by Rebecca Ritzel , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Feb. 20
(, The Washington Post)
Paul VI squeaks past DeMatha
The Panthers won their 14th straight game and completed an undefeated regular season in the WCAC thanks to Stanford Robinson's tip-in.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Douglas: 'The fix was already in'
To D.C. boxer Tyrieshia Douglas, politics determined Olympic women's boxing team, not performance.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Team helps coach with biggest loss of all
Mountain View girls' basketball coach Ben Sargent coaches with a broken heart on Valentine's Day following the death of his infant daughter.
(, The Washington Post)
Young is Wizards' barometer
In Washington's seven wins, Nick Young is averaging 23.7 points compared with 15.7 points in the 24 losses.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
European leaders to meet on Greece bailout; public tiring of measures
Leaders gathering to decide whether to give Greece another bailout are facing a growing problem: a fed-up Greek public.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Half a million Haitian earthquake victims still have no place to call home
Two years after the world's worst urban disaster in a generation, about 515,000 Haitians linger in 707 camps scattered across the capital.
( by William Booth in PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti , The Washington Post)
Green Zone empties out under Iraqi control
With the Iraqi government in control, the former heart of the U.S. occupation takes on a different feel.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
Returning military members allege job discrimination by government
The government is the biggest source of complaints from returning service members looking to get or resume civilian jobs.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Iran halts oil shipments to Britain, France
The mostly symbolic move appeared aimed at blunting the political impact within Iran of a European oil embargo, set to begin in the summer.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Ideological hypocrites
Measuring the distance between words, actions.
(, The Washington Post)
The super PAC confusion
Campaign-finance reform fails to reach its goals.
(, The Washington Post)
A continued deployment
U.S. troops will remain active in Afghanistan.
( by Ronald E. Neumann , The Washington Post)
A ballot-box uprising
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez wages an ugly campaign.
(, The Washington Post)
Las Vegas on the Potomac
The Prince George's County executive shoots high — and misses.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Factories struggling to find skilled workers
Many frustrated manufacturers say jobs are going unfilled because qualified workers are missing.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
Enrollment, earnings fall at Strayer
Herndon-based Strayer Education became the latest for-profit higher-education company to post continued declines in income and enrollment last week.
( by Steven Overly , The Washington Post)
For Obama, a failure to win second term will decide fate of first-term gains
COLUMN | If he wins, Affordable Care Act, Dodd-Frank likely safe; both policies at risk if he loses.
(, The Washington Post)
Government takes a bigger role in patent fights
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has turned into a reliable forum to shoo away competitors' claims of patent infringement.
( by Susan Decker Bloomberg Government , The Washington Post)
Raising money before roasting beans
Chris Paladino put his Red Cross fundraising skills to use to enter the coffee business.
(, The Washington Post)
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