Daily News Clips for Wednesday, January 5, 2011
HEADLINES
The Washington Post
Census Bureau releases alternative measures of poverty
Carol Morello
The Census Bureau took a baby step toward redefining what is considered poor in America on Tuesday when it released several alternative measurements of poverty, fundamentally revising a one-size-fits-all formula developed in the 1960s by a civil servant.
Carol Morello
The Census Bureau took a baby step toward redefining what is considered poor in America on Tuesday when it released several alternative measurements of poverty, fundamentally revising a one-size-fits-all formula developed in the 1960s by a civil servant.
Cantor defends House Republicans' effort to repeal health-care law
Felicia Sonmez
Incoming House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on Tuesday defended House Republicans' plans to hold a vote next week on repealing the national health-care overhaul, as Democrats complained that the GOP is not opening up the process to the minority party.
Felicia Sonmez
Incoming House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on Tuesday defended House Republicans' plans to hold a vote next week on repealing the national health-care overhaul, as Democrats complained that the GOP is not opening up the process to the minority party.
In House, new Republican majority plans to act fast to undo Obama's agenda
Paul Kane
Almost as soon as they take control of the House at noon Wednesday, Republicans will embark on a 20-day plan aimed at undoing major aspects of President Obama's agenda as they seek to take advantage of the weeks before the Senate's return and the president's State of the Union address.
Paul Kane
Almost as soon as they take control of the House at noon Wednesday, Republicans will embark on a 20-day plan aimed at undoing major aspects of President Obama's agenda as they seek to take advantage of the weeks before the Senate's return and the president's State of the Union address.
Postal union 'frustrated' by pace of negotiations
Ed O’Keefe
The nation's largest postal union has summoned its top leaders this week to Washington as negotiations for a new multiyear contract with the U.S. Postal Service appear close to an impasse.
Ed O’Keefe
The nation's largest postal union has summoned its top leaders this week to Washington as negotiations for a new multiyear contract with the U.S. Postal Service appear close to an impasse.
D.C. considers ending court's unique role in care of developmentally disabled
Henri E. Cauvin
What happens each day in Hearing Room 109 of D.C. Superior Court happens nowhere else in the country.
Henri E. Cauvin
What happens each day in Hearing Room 109 of D.C. Superior Court happens nowhere else in the country.
Fairfax Chamber of Commerce starts foundation to bolster public schools
Kevin Sieff
Crippled by a protracted budget crunch, Fairfax County's school system has redoubled its efforts to funnel private-sector dollars to public school classrooms, establishing a second education foundation to attract donations from local businesses.
Kevin Sieff
Crippled by a protracted budget crunch, Fairfax County's school system has redoubled its efforts to funnel private-sector dollars to public school classrooms, establishing a second education foundation to attract donations from local businesses.
D.C. Democrats to pick interim at-large council member
Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis
A new mayor and legislators were sworn in Sunday in the District, but the city's election season continues this week with a high-stakes party vote pitting several D.C. Council members against a former member of their body.
Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis
A new mayor and legislators were sworn in Sunday in the District, but the city's election season continues this week with a high-stakes party vote pitting several D.C. Council members against a former member of their body.
With Voinovich's Senate departure, federal workers lose a champion
Joe Davidson
Despite all the talk by elected officials about federal employees, few members of Congress really give the workforce the attention they should. Evidence is in the poor attendance at subcommittee meetings dealing with Uncle Sam's shop, where the real work is done.
Joe Davidson
Despite all the talk by elected officials about federal employees, few members of Congress really give the workforce the attention they should. Evidence is in the poor attendance at subcommittee meetings dealing with Uncle Sam's shop, where the real work is done.
Dog that helps epileptic boy will get 2-week tryout at school
Bill Turque
Fairfax County school officials and the family of an epileptic 12-year-old boy have worked out an agreement that will allow him to attend school with his specially trained service dog on a two-week trial basis.
Bill Turque
Fairfax County school officials and the family of an epileptic 12-year-old boy have worked out an agreement that will allow him to attend school with his specially trained service dog on a two-week trial basis.
The New York Times
Portugal's Borrowing Costs Rise as E.U. Sells Bonds for Irish Rescue
David Jolly
PARIS — Portugal on Wednesday became the first of the troubled euro-zone members to tap the bond market in 2011 — and had its borrowing costs jump yet again — while the European Union began issuing bonds to finance its rescue fund for Ireland.
David Jolly
PARIS — Portugal on Wednesday became the first of the troubled euro-zone members to tap the bond market in 2011 — and had its borrowing costs jump yet again — while the European Union began issuing bonds to finance its rescue fund for Ireland.
China Rolls Out Its First Stealth Aircraft
Michael Wines
BEIJING — China’s first radar-evading stealth fighter staged a runway test at an airbase in central China on Wednesday and could make its first flight as early as Thursday afternoon, the Hong Kong editor of a Canadian military journal said.
Michael Wines
BEIJING — China’s first radar-evading stealth fighter staged a runway test at an airbase in central China on Wednesday and could make its first flight as early as Thursday afternoon, the Hong Kong editor of a Canadian military journal said.
Republicans Lower Goal for Cuts to Budget
Jackie Calmes
WASHINGTON — Many people knowledgeable about the federal budget said House Republicans could not keep their campaign promise to cut $100 billion from domestic spending in a single year. Now it appears that Republicans agree.
Jackie Calmes
WASHINGTON — Many people knowledgeable about the federal budget said House Republicans could not keep their campaign promise to cut $100 billion from domestic spending in a single year. Now it appears that Republicans agree.
G.O.P. Asks Businesses Which Rules to Rewrite
Binyamin Appelbaum
WASHINGTON — Companies spend millions of dollars each year complaining to Congress about burdensome laws and regulations, pressing their concerns in public campaigns and in private meetings. They rarely wait for invitations.
Binyamin Appelbaum
WASHINGTON — Companies spend millions of dollars each year complaining to Congress about burdensome laws and regulations, pressing their concerns in public campaigns and in private meetings. They rarely wait for invitations.
Son of Iranian Ex-Shah Is Found Dead
PARIS (AP) — The apparent suicide of the former shah of Iran's youngest son has shocked and saddened Iranian emigres, many of whom were forced into exile by the Islamic Revolution and hoped their country's monarchy could one day be restored.
PARIS (AP) — The apparent suicide of the former shah of Iran's youngest son has shocked and saddened Iranian emigres, many of whom were forced into exile by the Islamic Revolution and hoped their country's monarchy could one day be restored.
U.S. Alters Rule on Paying for End-of-Life Planning
Robert Pear
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, reversing course, will revise a Medicare regulation to delete references to end-of-life planning as part of the annual physical examinations covered under the new health care law, administration officials said Tuesday.
Robert Pear
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, reversing course, will revise a Medicare regulation to delete references to end-of-life planning as part of the annual physical examinations covered under the new health care law, administration officials said Tuesday.
Cuomo Starts Term With Some Top Jobs Still EmptyNicholas Confessore
As Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo prepares to unveil an emergency financial reinvention plan for New York State in his address to the Legislature on Wednesday, senior positions remain unfilled throughout the very bureaucracy he is trying to tame, raising questions about the pace of his transition.
As Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo prepares to unveil an emergency financial reinvention plan for New York State in his address to the Legislature on Wednesday, senior positions remain unfilled throughout the very bureaucracy he is trying to tame, raising questions about the pace of his transition.
Boy Whose Treatment Was Delayed by Snow Dies
Andy Newman and Anahad O’Connor
A stricken 3-month-old boy whose medical treatment was delayed last week by unplowed streets in Queens died Tuesday afternoon at Elmhurst Hospital, paramedics said.
Andy Newman and Anahad O’Connor
A stricken 3-month-old boy whose medical treatment was delayed last week by unplowed streets in Queens died Tuesday afternoon at Elmhurst Hospital, paramedics said.
After a Court Ruling, Turkey Frees 23 Suspected Militants
Sebnem Arsu
ISTANBUL — More than 20 suspected militants, including members of an extreme Islamist organization, were released from Turkish jails on Tuesday after a Supreme Court of Appeals ruling that limits to 10 years the time detainees can be held without being sentenced.
Sebnem Arsu
ISTANBUL — More than 20 suspected militants, including members of an extreme Islamist organization, were released from Turkish jails on Tuesday after a Supreme Court of Appeals ruling that limits to 10 years the time detainees can be held without being sentenced.
CNN
Obama spokesman Gibbs to leave White House
Suzanne Malveaux
President Barack Obama's press secretary, Robert Gibbs, will leave the White House after the State of the Union address later this month, he told CNN Wednesday.
Suzanne Malveaux
President Barack Obama's press secretary, Robert Gibbs, will leave the White House after the State of the Union address later this month, he told CNN Wednesday.
Is Alec Baldwin interested in political office? The answer is 'yes'
Ed Payne
Actor Alec Baldwin says he is "very, very interested" in running for political office but to leave acting would be "extremely painful."
Ed Payne
Actor Alec Baldwin says he is "very, very interested" in running for political office but to leave acting would be "extremely painful."
GOP's first spending targets: Bottled water on the line
Charles Riley
The Republicans about to take over the House have big plans to try to cut federal spending. First on the chopping block: Congressional travel, postage, staff salaries and other office expenses.
Charles Riley
The Republicans about to take over the House have big plans to try to cut federal spending. First on the chopping block: Congressional travel, postage, staff salaries and other office expenses.
New Congress: Symbolism early, sizzle to come
Ed Hornick
As the new Congress convenes Wednesday, the initial focus for Republicans, fresh off their 2010 midterm election victories, will start off symbolic with the legislative meat to be served shortly after.
Ed Hornick
As the new Congress convenes Wednesday, the initial focus for Republicans, fresh off their 2010 midterm election victories, will start off symbolic with the legislative meat to be served shortly after.
Obama may announce staff moves as early as Friday
Ed Henry
President Obama has narrowed the list of candidates for White House chief of staff down to two -- current interim boss Pete Rouse and former Clinton Commerce Secretary William Daley -- according to two senior Democratic sources close to the process.
Ed Henry
President Obama has narrowed the list of candidates for White House chief of staff down to two -- current interim boss Pete Rouse and former Clinton Commerce Secretary William Daley -- according to two senior Democratic sources close to the process.
USA Today
'Earmarks' to nowhere: States losing billions
Cezary Podkul and Gregory Korte
Almost 13 years ago, Rep. David McIntosh, R-Ind., directed $375,000 in federal funding "to improve State Road 31" in Columbus, Ind., a city at the edge of his district.
Cezary Podkul and Gregory Korte
Almost 13 years ago, Rep. David McIntosh, R-Ind., directed $375,000 in federal funding "to improve State Road 31" in Columbus, Ind., a city at the edge of his district.
Pope rejects appeal from closed U.S. parishes
Jay Lindsay
BOSTON — Pope Benedict XVI has rejected an appeal from a group of Boston-area parishioners who asked him to reverse a seven-year-old decision to close their churches, some of which have been occupied since in protest.
Jay Lindsay
BOSTON — Pope Benedict XVI has rejected an appeal from a group of Boston-area parishioners who asked him to reverse a seven-year-old decision to close their churches, some of which have been occupied since in protest.
Holiday pushes income tax filing deadline to April 18
Stephen Ohlemacher
Taxpayers will get an extra three days to file their federal tax returns this year, and they can thank the nation's capital for the extra time.
Stephen Ohlemacher
Taxpayers will get an extra three days to file their federal tax returns this year, and they can thank the nation's capital for the extra time.
Louisiana has mass bird deaths just days after Arkansas
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It isn't easy being a blackbird in the South. First, New Year's Eve fireworks were blamed in central Arkansas for making thousands of blackbirds confused, crashing into homes, cars and each other.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It isn't easy being a blackbird in the South. First, New Year's Eve fireworks were blamed in central Arkansas for making thousands of blackbirds confused, crashing into homes, cars and each other.
BJ's Wholesale Club will close five stores, cut 494 jobs
BJ's Wholesale Club(BJ), a potential takeover target, will shave hundreds of jobs and close five stores by the end of the month.
BJ's Wholesale Club(BJ), a potential takeover target, will shave hundreds of jobs and close five stores by the end of the month.
1 in 5 heart defibrillator implants questionable
CHICAGO (AP) — One in five heart defibrillators may be implanted for questionable reasons without solid evidence that the devices will help, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis.
CHICAGO (AP) — One in five heart defibrillators may be implanted for questionable reasons without solid evidence that the devices will help, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis.
Facebook users upload record 750M photos over New Year’s weekend
A record-breaking 750 million photos were uploaded to Facebook over New Year's weekend, the social network announced Tuesday afternoon.
A record-breaking 750 million photos were uploaded to Facebook over New Year's weekend, the social network announced Tuesday afternoon.
Stem cell fix bandied for balding”
No, it's not a headline from The Onion ("Potential Baldness Cure Leads Man To Reverse Position On Stem-Cell Research") but researchers have found a stem cell failure may explain male baldness.
No, it's not a headline from The Onion ("Potential Baldness Cure Leads Man To Reverse Position On Stem-Cell Research") but researchers have found a stem cell failure may explain male baldness.
LA Times
Anti-U.S. cleric Muqtada al-Sadr returns to Iraq
BAGHDAD — Anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who led several Shiite uprisings against American forces in Iraq before traveling to neighboring Iran at least three years ago, has returned to Iraq, officials said Wednesday.
BAGHDAD — Anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who led several Shiite uprisings against American forces in Iraq before traveling to neighboring Iran at least three years ago, has returned to Iraq, officials said Wednesday.
From illiterate to role model
Carla Rivera
The metamorphosis is as quick as the turn of a page: John Zickefoose is a hyperactive goose, a laid-back bear, a monkey, a tiger.
Carla Rivera
The metamorphosis is as quick as the turn of a page: John Zickefoose is a hyperactive goose, a laid-back bear, a monkey, a tiger.
Michael Jackson's doctor frantically tried to cover up singer's treatment
Harriet Ryan and Victoria Kim
As Michael Jackson's life slipped away, his personal physician delayed calling 911, hid evidence of his medical treatment, misled paramedics and doctors, and then abruptly left the hospital before police could question him, prosecutors and the pop star's employees said in court Tuesday.
Harriet Ryan and Victoria Kim
As Michael Jackson's life slipped away, his personal physician delayed calling 911, hid evidence of his medical treatment, misled paramedics and doctors, and then abruptly left the hospital before police could question him, prosecutors and the pop star's employees said in court Tuesday.
Mexico: La Familia offers to cease January 'activities' in public letter
The Mexican drug cartel La Familia has offered in a public letter to refrain from "any activities" for the first month of 2011 in order to support its claim that the federal authorities, not the cartel, are responsible for violence gripping its home-base state of Michoacan.
The Mexican drug cartel La Familia has offered in a public letter to refrain from "any activities" for the first month of 2011 in order to support its claim that the federal authorities, not the cartel, are responsible for violence gripping its home-base state of Michoacan.
Politico
'Speaker' Pelosi finally gives up title on Twitter
Jennifer Epstein
If she’s not “Speaker” on Twitter anymore, Nancy Pelosi’s time leading the House majority must really be over.
Jennifer Epstein
If she’s not “Speaker” on Twitter anymore, Nancy Pelosi’s time leading the House majority must really be over.
Dem leaders face 2012's long shadow
Manu Raju
To get a sense of how tough Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s job is going to be in the 112th Congress, just take a look inside his Democratic Caucus.
Manu Raju
To get a sense of how tough Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s job is going to be in the 112th Congress, just take a look inside his Democratic Caucus.
Larry Summers to take Harvard post
Jennifer Epstein
Larry Summers isn’t taking much time off before returning to Harvard University, where the former top Obama aide will serve as director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, it was announced Tuesday.
Jennifer Epstein
Larry Summers isn’t taking much time off before returning to Harvard University, where the former top Obama aide will serve as director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, it was announced Tuesday.
Bush, Reagan aide last spotted near lawyer’s office
Jennifer Epstein
A former aide in three presidential administrations who was murdered in Delaware was last seen near the office of a lawyer representing him in a property dispute with a neighbor, police revealed yesterday.
Jennifer Epstein
A former aide in three presidential administrations who was murdered in Delaware was last seen near the office of a lawyer representing him in a property dispute with a neighbor, police revealed yesterday.
The Huffington Post – Most Popular
House GOP Backtracking on Promised 'Reforms' Before They Even Get Started
Jason Linkins
Back when he was the leader of the House minority, John Boehner's salty tears were shed over the many indignities he had to suffer, just because his party was oriented toward pointless obstruction, which forces the Democrats to use every procedural weapon in their arsenal to simply pass the legislation they were elected to deliver.
Jason Linkins
Back when he was the leader of the House minority, John Boehner's salty tears were shed over the many indignities he had to suffer, just because his party was oriented toward pointless obstruction, which forces the Democrats to use every procedural weapon in their arsenal to simply pass the legislation they were elected to deliver.
TBD
Red Line will be single-tracking mid-day for next two weeks
Dave Jamieson
Metro will be doing some mid-day track work between the Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations between now and Jan. 21, which means trains will be sharing one track between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every weekday (except for the 17th).
Dave Jamieson
Metro will be doing some mid-day track work between the Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations between now and Jan. 21, which means trains will be sharing one track between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every weekday (except for the 17th).
D.C. bill would give teeth to sidewalk snow-clearing law
Dave Jamieson
If D.C. learned anything during last year’s epic Snowmageddon, it was that city businesses and residents aren’t held accountable when they shirk their shoveling duties.
Dave Jamieson
If D.C. learned anything during last year’s epic Snowmageddon, it was that city businesses and residents aren’t held accountable when they shirk their shoveling duties.
Major Blue, Orange line disruptions slated for MLK weekend
Dave Jamieson
Metro will be closing the Foggy Bottom station to do maintenance work for the duration of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday weekend.
Dave Jamieson
Metro will be closing the Foggy Bottom station to do maintenance work for the duration of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday weekend.
Gray taps former Amtrak president Tom Downs to serve on Metro board
Bruce DePuyt
D.C. Mayor Vince Gray will select former Amtrak president Tom Downs to be one of the District’s four representatives on the board that governs Metro, according to sources in the Gray administration.
Bruce DePuyt
D.C. Mayor Vince Gray will select former Amtrak president Tom Downs to be one of the District’s four representatives on the board that governs Metro, according to sources in the Gray administration.
Slate
In the new House, Republicans sound like Democrats—and vice versa.
John Dickerson
The Capitol was quiet the day before the official change in power. Before noon, the House chamber was empty but for a new member showing his family the floor.
John Dickerson
The Capitol was quiet the day before the official change in power. Before noon, the House chamber was empty but for a new member showing his family the floor.
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