Tuesday Morning Headlines [Jan 15, 2013]

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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NATION
Obama, Pentagon note budget issues will hit federal workers where it hurts
COLUMN | Union says defense budget plan shows "unapologetic bias ... in favor of contractors, regardless of cost."
(, The Washington Post)

Paying for the all-voluntary military
COLUMN | Study finds that the U.S. cannot sustain the cost of the all-voluntary service without reform.
(, The Washington Post)

Active-duty suicides set record, top number of troops killed in combat
Military says 349 service members took their lives last year, sparking deeper concerns about the trend.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Journalist begins seven-year walk on path of ancient humans
Traveling the path of ancient humans who walked from Africa to the farthest reaches of the globe.
(, The Washington Post)

Corals may be surprisingly capable of coping with high water temperatures
Genetic agility might be preparing resilient corals for periodic hot water, scientists speculate.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Inova cuts hospital visits over flu fears
The health system said it is taking steps aimed at shielding patients, staff and visitors from exposure.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Report: D.C. school closures unlikely to save much money in 2013-14
A D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute analysis says that savings due to closures are offset by other expenses.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

Maryland governor will push for repeal of the state's death penalty
O'Malley will appear at rally Tuesday to announce sponsorship of a bill in legislature to end capital punishment.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

D.C. police seize 6 guns, one described as an Uzi, in the 7th Police District
Trio of firearms incidents in Southeast also involves arrests of suspects and seizure of ammunition and drugs.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

LaHood appoints new MWAA accountability officer
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has appointed Lynn Deavers as MWAA accountability officer
( by Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Maryland governor will push for repeal of the state's death penalty
O'Malley will appear at rally Tuesday to announce sponsorship of a bill in legislature to end capital punishment.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Some lawmakers want O'Malley to go further on gun control
Liberal Maryland legislators say they will pursue their own bills if the governor won't adopt their ideas.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Janet Napolitano and Tom Vilsack say they're staying in Obama's Cabinet
The secretaries of homeland security and agriculture will keep their posts during Obama's second term.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Diversity and the White House
IN THE LOOP | Situation Room photos from the Bush and Obama eras paint a surprising contrast.
(, The Washington Post)

Federal Faces: Andrew Rabens
State worker helps build relationships with young leaders in the Middle East.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
PBS to deconstruct Newtown tragedy
The network unveils its plans for a project that will assess the big topics associated with the shootings.
(, The Washington Post)

Conga contest helps rally go-go community
Eight months after the death of Chuck Brown, the go-go community is rallying behind its defining instrument.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

As Obama's second inaugural nears, his most fervid foes not about to budge
A reelection victory hasn't changed the minds of those who feel the president is illegitimate and evil.
( by Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

Sandra Gilbert, Susan Gubar win National Book Critics Circle award
Feminists are honored with lifetime achievement award for changing the shape of literary criticism.
( by Ron Charles , The Washington Post)

CBS quashes CNet's award to Dish's ad-skipping device
Web site's editorial independence is questioned with parent company CBS involved in litigation with Dish.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Workers tapping retirement accounts to pay the bills
The move raises questions about the effectiveness of an important savings vehicle for old age.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

New SEC rules: A boon for start-ups, a risk for investors?
The agency is making it easier to advertise investment opportunities.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Oracle patches Java, but concerns remain
Some say company slow to react to malicious bug that allowed hackers access to users' Web browsers.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Regulators hit JPMorgan with two enforcement actions
Nation's largest bank told to improve risk management and beef up anti-laundering procedures.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Bernanke: Debt ceiling only 'symbolic'
The Fed chairman called on lawmakers to "take care of their job" and raise the nation's debt ceiling.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS


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A night of milestones for Wizards
Washington wins three in a row for the first time since last season following a 120-91 win over Orlando.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Armstrong admits doping to Oprah
During two-and-a-half-hour interview, former cyclist confesses to using PEDs, AP reports, citing source.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

Ovechkin looking at it from both sides
On the second day of training camp, the Capitals experiment with their captain playing right wing.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Redskins' tale of two defenses
Expected to be the team's strength, the unit struggled in the season's first half before improving after the bye.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Oracle patches Java, but concerns remain
Some say company slow to react to malicious bug that allowed hackers access to users' Web browsers.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Facebook's Tuesday event fuels 'Facebook phone' rumor
Speculation is growing about what the company is planning.
( by Matt Marshall | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Aaron Swartz's death sparks call for computer crime law overhaul
Swartz, an advocate of open information, took his own life on Friday.
( by Washington Post staff , The Washington Post)

Microsoft Surface estimate cut in half to 1 million units by UBS
UBS: There is weak demand for personal-computers and Microsoft's new tablet, Surface.
( by Dina Bass Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Video game debate: Rep. Blackburn 'astounded' by 'Call of Duty' violence
The game series has broken numerous sales records in the U.S. and worldwide.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Afghan and U.S. officials disagree on timeline for end to local police training
Days after agreement on U.S. troop pullout from Afghan villages, dispute emerges over local police program.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Paying for the all-voluntary military
COLUMN | Study finds that the U.S. cannot sustain the cost of the all-voluntary service without reform.
(, The Washington Post)

Active-duty suicides set record, top number of troops killed in combat
Military says 349 service members took their lives last year, sparking deeper concerns about the trend.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

French warplanes hit central Mali in fierce fighting
Guerrillas capture town of Diabaly as U.S. weighs French requests for assistance.
( by Edward Cody and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Panetta: U.S. may provide 'limited logistical support' to French in Mali
"We have a responsibility to go after al-Qaeda wherever they are," Panetta told reporters.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Mali needs the world's support and intervention

(, The Washington Post)

Our misguided beliefs about Amish

(, The Washington Post)

The president does not lack for advisers

(, The Washington Post)

The social cost of a marijuana 'nightcap'

(, The Washington Post)

The mild hum of oncoming traffic

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Designer and tastemaker Charlotte Moss joins the weekly chat | Home Front
Designer and tastemaker Charlotte Moss joins the weekly chat | Home Front
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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, January 18)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)

The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)

Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

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