If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page.
Click here to view in plain text. |  | Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
On July 4, a declaration of dependence
It's tough to be free when you're tangled up in power cords at Starbucks or trapped under a mountain of Beanie Babies.
(By Ann Gerhart)
As area swelters, residents fume
Thousands had their electricity restored Tuesday, four days after the storm, but the process was fraught with miscommunication and exasperation.
(By Michael E. Ruane and Patricia Sullivan)
More states may opt out of Medicaid expansion
A growing number of Republican state leaders are revolting against the major expansion of Medicaid called for under President Obama's health-care overhaul, threatening to undermine one of the law's most fundamental goals: insuring millions of poor Americans.
(By N.C. Aizenman and Sandhya Somashekhar)
Loudoun board supports Silver Line
Vote on second phase of the Silver Line project will bring Metro to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County.
(By Caitlin Gibson)
Andy Griffith, Mayberry's Sheriff Andy Taylor, dies at 86
Andy Griffith, 86, who illuminated the charming dignity of small-town Southern life with his performance as a kindly sheriff in the 1960s sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show," died July 3.
(By Emily Langer)
NATION
Pakistan agrees to open supply lines after U.S. apology
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton offers condolences in assault that killed 24 soldiers.
( by Karen DeYoung and Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
More states may opt out of Medicaid expansion
A growing number of Republican state leaders are revolting against the major expansion of Medicaid called for under President Obama's health-care overhaul, threatening to undermine one of the law's most fundamental goals: insuring millions of poor Americans.
( by N.C. Aizenman and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Ocean explorer Bob Ballard joins search for downed Turkish warplane
Ocean explorer Bob Ballard is in the Mediterranean Sea on a sensitive new mission: Searching for a Turkish warplane downed by Syrian fire. The mission could help resolve if the plane was downed inside Syrian airspace.
( by Brian Vastag and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
The next generation of federal leaders
"Leading is like running. Everyone thinks they can do it, but there's actually a tremendous amount of technique involved." - Dave Uejio, Young Government Leaders
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
Md., D.C. regulators accept some blame in Pepco outages
They didn't realize soon enough that detailed reliability regulations were needed, Md. utility chair says.
( by Joe Stephens and Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post)
Loudoun board supports Silver Line
Vote on second phase of the Silver Line project will bring Metro to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County.
( by Caitlin Gibson , The Washington Post)
Day care hit with Pepco bill
COLUMN | A day-care center for 118 children in SE D.C. finally pays off a $10,000 Pepco bill.
(, The Washington Post)
A hot and cold running debate
If you've endured Snowmageddon and this week's swelter, here's a question: Better to broil or freeze?
( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post)
As area swelters, residents fume
Thousands had their electricity restored Tuesday, four days after the storm, but the process was fraught with miscommunication and exasperation.
( by Michael E. Ruane and Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Congressional candidates in close races plan to skip party conventions
Distance from their parties, presidential nominees may give an edge, members of both parties say.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Loudoun board supports Silver Line
Vote on second phase of the Silver Line project will bring Metro to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County.
( by Caitlin Gibson , The Washington Post)
Romney backers fight calls for shake-up
Supporters of Mitt Romney are pushing back against calls for a campaign shake-up by Rupert Murdoch and Jack Welch, two industry titans who recently used Twitter to advise the candidate to dump his staff.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson and Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Auditors find overlap, possible waste in federal job programs for disabled
GAO report says dozens of federal programs cost billions of dollars, but it's hard to know whether they work.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Two years after earmark ban, House GOP want local tariff breaks back
But proposal has raised an old question for the "new" House: Are its favors being fairly distributed?
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
A comeback for guys' night out
A reader tells her significant other how she feels about his going to strip clubs.
(, The Washington Post)
On July 4, a declaration of dependence
It's tough to be free when you're tangled up in power cords at Starbucks or trapped under a mountain of Beanie Babies.
( by Ann Gerhart , The Washington Post)
Signing up for summer book club
Here's how to join the club!
( , The Washington Post)
Nationals get a lot of A's, B's and W's
At the halfway mark in the season, Nats are looking toward the playoffs
(, The Washington Post)
Summer Reading: "Summer of Gypsy Moths"
Can two girls who don't like each other very much discover that they have a lot in common during one special summer?
(, The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Barclays executives resign in interest-rate scandal
The credibility of the system that underpins bank lending around the globe came under renewed assault Tuesday.
( by Ylan Q. Muiand Dylan Matthews , The Washington Post)
Troubling issues about reverse mortgages
In a new report on the product, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds some troubling issues. Many borrowers still don't understand the intricacies of the loan, for example.
(, The Washington Post)
EA exec: Firm to go '100 percent digital'
EA LAbels president says, however, that the company will keep offering disc titles — as long as gamers want them.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
U.S. economy at risk, IMF report warns
In its annual review of U.S. economic conditions, the fund urged officials to tackle issues that threaten growth, particularly the consequences of allowing tax cuts to expire next year.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Twitter details takedown, data requests
Twitter said it received more user information requests in the first six months of 2012 than in all of 2011.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Andino's homer in ninth lifts O's
Robert Andino homers in the ninth off Seattle reliever Charlie Furbush after Mariners starter flirts with a perfect game for six innings.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Nats crush Lincecum, Giants
Washington's thumping of the Giants adds further validation to their status, in the standings, as the best team in the National League.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Autistic fan reaches for more at Nats Park
Autistic employee David Finland from McLean works as a ticket taker at the ballpark but yearns to handle additional responsibility.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
S. Williams keeps American dream alive
Only Serena Williams is left standing from the U.S. contingent at Wimbledon after she reaches the women's semifinals. Mardy Fish and Brian Baker each lost in the men's fourth round.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Time for Nats to add another ace?
OPINION | The Nationals should double-down on their pitching and make a run at Milwaukee ace Zack Greinke before the trading deadline.
(, The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
EA exec: Firm to go '100 percent digital'
EA LAbels president says, however, that the company will keep offering disc titles — as long as gamers want them.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Twitter details takedown, data requests
Twitter said it received more user information requests in the first six months of 2012 than in all of 2011.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Patent cases slog on between Apple, Samsung, HTC
There's been a lot of movement in the patent litigation space
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Nexus 7: Review Roundup
Reviews are in and glowing for the Nexus 7.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft offers cheap upgrades for 8 Pro
Those who already use Windows XP, Vista or 7 can get their hands on the professional version of the software for just $40. Well, $39.99.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Pakistan agrees to open supply lines after U.S. apology
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton offers condolences in assault that killed 24 soldiers.
( by Karen DeYoung and Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
Mexico student movement protests presidential election
Supporters hail effort as a replay of the Arab Spring, but analysts say they have yet to prove their significance.
( by Anne-Marie O'Connor , The Washington Post)
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim speaks out
In interview, Malaysian opposition leader says he is ready to participate in an upcoming general election.
( by Jeremy Grant , The Washington Post)
Problems hobble Afghan air force
In interview, Afghan defense minister says air force doesn't have "all the air assets . . . required for independent operations."
( by Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
Pakistani truck-art show highlights rising incidence of HIV and AIDS
HIV infection is increasing among intravenous drug users, sex workers, migrant workers and truck drivers in Pakistan, officials say.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
A land of liberty or equality?
Love of country has become a double-edged sword.
(, The Washington Post)
Out of tragedy, hope
A family's loss moves Capitol Hill.
(, The Washington Post)
Equality under siege
Thomas Jefferson's vision is in peril.
(, The Washington Post)
Preserving Washington
The women working to sustain his legacy.
(, The Washington Post)
The Fourth of July
Today, just as 236 years ago, a republic stirred by the power of words.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson live chatted about the latest news in the presidential campaigns.
(, vForum)
Canceled: 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)
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
| | |
Applications
Web site
E-mail
SMS
RSS Feeds
Facebook
Twitter
0 komentar:
Post a Comment