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Many Iowans struggle with political indecision
Four Iowans' stories may help answer a question at the heart of a young campaign season: Why can't Iowa just make up its mind?
(By David A. Fahrenthold)
Documents show politics energized Obama 'green' programs
Since the failure of solar-panel company Solyndra, President Obama's $80 billion clean-technology program has begun to look like a political liability.
(By Joe Stephens and Carol D. Leonnig)
Yemeni women confront an uncertain future
Yemen's women fear that the small but unprecedented gains they have made during the populist uprising could be reversed because of their lack of inclusion in the political transition.
(By Sudarsan Raghavan)
City budgets catch up to hard reality
As property tax assessments increasingly reflect the reality of lower real estate values, cities face budget crunches.
(By Brady Dennis)
Another side to 'the fox guy'
In takoma Park, Walter Rave was a scary figure known as "the fox guy," but another identity emerged as he lay dying in the hospital after a fire.
(By Steve Hendrix)
NATION
Iraq agrees to U.N.-brokered deal on fate of Iranian exiles
If accepted by the MEK, the emigration deal could spell the end of a long standoff over a controversial group, deemed a terrorist organization by the State Department.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Coal provides conundrum
The Obama administration has taken a number of steps to reduce the environmental impact of coal mining, but when it comes to the question of how to account for the greenhouse gas emissions stemming U.S. coal, the administration's policy is still evolving.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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METRO
For 60 years, hoping justice will be done
Evangeline Moore has spent the past 60 years demanding justice and recognition for her parents, who died after their home in Mims, Fla., was bombed on Christmas 1951.
( by Avis Thomas-Lester , The Washington Post)
Pr. George's County looks for new revenue
With the state facing a huge projected budget shortfall, officials say that 2012 could be the year of the tax and the fee.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Some worshipers take a holiday
Poll shows that 10% of Protestant pastors canceled Sunday services on Christmas
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
Prerequisite: Confidence
The United Kingdom is exporting to the United States an online remedy for one of the biggest challenges in higher education: student fear.
( by Jon Marcus in brighton, england , The Washington Post)
Montgomery to state: Do no harm
Montgomery County officials are trying to protect themselves from potential cuts to state aid that could lead to tough budget decisions in the spring.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Special counsel shakes things up
Carolyn Lerner leads the obscure investigative unit that reviews disclosures of government wrongdoing and advocates for employees who are punished for reporting it.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Pr. George's County looks for new revenue
With the state facing a huge projected budget shortfall, officials say that 2012 could be the year of the tax and the fee.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Obama pays tribute to U.S. troops on Christmas
Vacationing president makes calls to troops and attends church at Marine chapel with his family.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Gauging Gingrich's options in Virginia
Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich may explore "alternative methods" to get his name on the ballot in Virginia's March 6 primary.
( by Michael Leahy , The Washington Post)
Montgomery to state: Do no harm
Montgomery County officials are trying to protect themselves from potential cuts to state aid that could lead to tough budget decisions in the spring.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Ignorant comments and favoritism
Readers offer advice on responding to ignorant comments in shared company and showing favoritism.
(, The Washington Post)
Libyan ambassador recalls Gaddafi years
Ali Aujali, the Libyan ambassador to U.S. who served under Moammar Gaddafi, recalls leader as a "strange person" whose orders he eventually tried to thwart.
( by Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)
TV highlights for Monday
'Fascinating Celebrity Weddings' is among the TV highlights for Monday.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 26
(, The Washington Post)
Green's absence is new normal for Caps
High-scoring defenseman Mike Green, who has missed 52 of the last 62 regular season with various injuries, is trying experimental therapy to speed his recovery from a strained groin.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Wall is focused on winning
Despite the trappings of stardom, second-year guard and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall keeps his eyes on Wizards' success.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
The gift of giving
MORE THAN A GAME | Former Gwynn Park All-Met Phil Taylor, now with the Cleveland Browns, continues to help those less fortunate in his community.
(, The Washington Post)
Exciting times for MLB security chief
Bill Bordley has had an unconventional career path — from big league pitcher to Secret Service agent to Major League Baseball's security chief. His experience in law enforcement paid early dividends when Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (left) was kidnapped.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Suicide bomber kills at least 5 in Baghdad
Rush-hour attack targets security around the Interior Ministry.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
Iraq agrees to U.N.-brokered deal on fate of Iranian exiles
If accepted by the MEK, the emigration deal could spell the end of a long standoff over a controversial group, deemed a terrorist organization by the State Department.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Yemeni women confront an uncertain future
Yemen's women fear that the small but unprecedented gains they have made during the populist uprising could be reversed because of their lack of inclusion in the political transition.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
N. Korea looms over Japan, China talks
In first official visit to Beijing, Japan's leader urges new efforts to curtail Pyongyang's nuclear program.
( by Scott McDonald , The Washington Post)
Bomb kills 20 at Afghan funeral
Lawmaker who fought against Taliban in the 1990s is believed to have been the target of the attack.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Javed Hamdard , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Welcom eto Facebook's new 'cool space'
Workers roam with laptops, meet on sofas and scribble on walls at Facebook Inc.'s new Silicon Valley headquarters.
( by Dan Levy Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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EDITORIAL
Obama the conservative
Republicans are out to upend our model of government.
(, The Washington Post)
Politicians in denial
No one wants to take away benefits.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney's secret money
No info on bundlers or his tax returns.
(, The Washington Post)
Russia stirring
Mr. Medvedev proposes overdue changes.
(, The Washington Post)
Why House conservatives contested the payroll tax deal
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
City budgets catch up to hard reality
As property tax assessments increasingly reflect the reality of lower real estate values, cities face budget crunches.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Who's to blame for AT&T, T-Mobile debacle?
Some antitrust experts said the deal failed more in the face of staunch regulatory opposition than legal missteps.
( by Catherine Ho Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
ComScore, Nielsen settle patent dispute
Two companies that track traffic on the Web settled a patent dispute last week and hinted at future collaboration.
( by Steven Overly Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Building up nonprofit groups
In helping organizations to raise funds, Avalon Consulting's Allison Porter looks at strategic goals.
(, The Washington Post)
CoStar: cc
( by Stephanie hession , The Washington Post)
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