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NATION
Sequester hits federal agencies. Now what for federal employees?
FEDERAL DIARY | What does the sequester mean for federal employees? What options do they have?
(, The Washington Post)

Fired Groupon CEO's blunt memo to employees
Honesty and authenticity are so profoundly lacking in today's leaders that it really is a thrill when a frank memo appears.
( by Lillian Cunningham , The Washington Post)

U.S. pledges food and medicine for Syrian rebels
The support fell far short of the heavy weaponry and high-tech gear the rebels seek.
( by Anne Gearan and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Looming cuts are changing the way Army prepares for future conflicts
After a decade of growth, new austerity creates uncertainty for the Army's 82nd Airborne Division.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

The gauge of growing up
For some children, learning to hunt and shoot provide valuable lessons in self-sufficiency and responsibility.
( by Eli Saslow | In MOUNT AIRY, Md. , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
U-Md. students try to win prize for hovering in man-powered copter
Team is vying for tough $250,000 Sikorsky Prize for hovering 60 seconds.
( by James Arkin , The Washington Post)

On the hunt for a well-located site for the new, regional medical center
Community offers views of potential sites for new, acute-care hospital in the center of Prince George's.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

Residents of D.C. General Shelter report poor conditions

( by Justin Moyer , The Washington Post)

Montgomery planners seek to protect some 1950s-era buildings, homes
Mid-century modern architecture forms a critical piece of suburbs' history, planners say.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)

Wounded Alexandria officer described as friendly, popular, dedicated
As Alexandria police officer Peter Laboy fights for his life, colleagues and others express their admiration.
( by Allison Klein and Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Deadline for benefits e-payments is here
The Treasury is phasing out paper checks in favor of electronic deposits.
( by Alex Kane Rudansky , The Washington Post)

On the hunt for a well-located site for the new, regional medical center
Community offers views of potential sites for new, acute-care hospital in the center of Prince George's.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

In the Loop: What to get Hillary?
Obama is said to favor a parting gift with Jeffersonian pedigree.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama urges high court to overturn Calif. same-sex marriage ban
Administration takes a position on same-sex marriage ban that may cast doubt on prohibitions in other states.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

Four federal agencies say they are poised to dodge furlough cuts
Personnel levels can determine whether unpaid leave is necessary, but critics say more can be done.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
What he should expect when she's expecting
She wants to share every detail of her pregnancy, but is she being unreasonable as a friend suggests?
(, The Washington Post)

Material from Finland generally leaves NSO audience cold
Soloist Pekka Kuusisto did provide some soaring moments, however, and the horns were dazzling.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)

Amid gridlock and cuts, lobbyists have to know where the business lies
Even in a city where they say nothing gets done, K Street finds ways to get its fees.
( by T.R. Goldman Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Woodward vs. White House: Washington at its weirdest
Only inside the Beltway does a political tempest erupt over the meaning of a few words.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Demand for 'Book of Mormon' tickets overwhelms Kennedy Center Web site
Traffic rocketed as the tickets went on sale Wednesday morning, and the site hadn't fully recovered Thursday.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Leonsis tapped to lead Groupon after shake-up
Founder ousted as chief executive; stock plummets as losses widen.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)

Edith Ramirez picked to lead FTC
The agency has grappled to protect consumer privacy while encouraging business competition.
( by Haley Tsukayama and Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

The hidden tax that Washington doesn't want you to know about
Obamacare imposes a surcharge that doesn't index for inflation, so its reach will continue to grow.
(, The Washington Post)

Congress heads out as sequester blows in
Congress leaves town for the weekend, so spending cuts will take effect, with no plan to avert them.
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

U.S. economy improved slightly at end of 2012, revised data show
Though growth did not contract as first reported, the recovery is still too weak to boost employment.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 1

(, The Washington Post)

Scorpions sting Yellow Jackets
Ninth-ranked Oakland Mills keeps its unblemished record intact with a 73-45 rout of Gwynn Park in a Maryland 2A South quarterfinal.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Harris, U-Va. scores huge upset
Junior Joe Harris scores a career-high 36 points and helps keep No. 3 Duke at bay as the Cavaliers secure their first win over a top 5 team in 11 years in Charlottesville.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

'Catholic 7' poised to add Butler, Xavier
New basketball-centric league aims to play with nine schools next season, hopes to keep Big East name.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

Wakefield<br>into state<br>semifinals
The Warriors shake off a loss in the Northern Region finals by handling Mountain View in a AAA quarterfinal in Richmond, 83-76.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Edith Ramirez picked to lead FTC
The agency has grappled to protect consumer privacy while encouraging business competition.
( by Haley Tsukayama and Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

HUD announces app meant to fight housing discrimination
Users can file housing discrimination complaints and look up information on fair housing policies
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Groupon ousts Andrew Mason as CEO
The co-founder is being replaced at the daily deals site after a disastrous earnings projection.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Samsung loses patent suit in Japan
A Japanese court denied Samsung's request to block iPhone, iPad sales over patent concerns.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple says iTunes U tops a billion downloads
More than 250,000 students are enrolled in iTunes U courses, the company said.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
U.S. pledges food and medicine for Syrian rebels
The support fell far short of the heavy weaponry and high-tech gear the rebels seek.
( by Anne Gearan and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Looming cuts are changing the way Army prepares for future conflicts
After a decade of growth, new austerity creates uncertainty for the Army's 82nd Airborne Division.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

South Korea backs U.N. probe of North
Seoul's support for a U.N. investigation of rights abuses in North Korea is likely to enrage Pyongyang.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

ATF revitalization plans face opposition
Senate Republicans have indicated they may block B. Todd Jones's appointment to head agency.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Bradley Manning pleads guilty to 10 charges, explains motives
Private says he leaked classified material because U.S. foreign policy was misguided.
( by Julie Tate and Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Hail Armageddon
Despite dire predictions, the worst the sequester can do is ever so slightly cut spending.
(, The Washington Post)

Budget battles indefinitely
The White House and Republicans are far apart on resolving fiscal differences.
(, The Washington Post)

A grieving father's plea
Neil Heslin wants a ban on weapons like the one used to kill his son.
(, The Washington Post)

Debt deniers lack moral capital
Obama's deficit complacency will undermine economic growth.
(, The Washington Post)

Holes in the bench
The D.C. Circuit's appeals court is woefully short of judges.
( by Patricia M. Wald , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Adrian Higgins on gardening in the late winter
Washington Post gardening columnist Adrian Higgins takes questions on how to improve your garden in the late winter and early spring.
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offered her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)

Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)

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