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Today in Black America - September 23

POSTED: September 23, 2009, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

G.O.P. Senator Draws Critics in Both Parties

A System Breeding More Waste

Justice Department to Limit Use of State Secrets Privilege

Chase and Bank of America Revise Fee Policies

Parties Clash on Long-Awaited Day for Health Bill


New York Court Backs Governor on Deputy Pick

Thompson Takes Aim at Mayor’s Schools Record and Vows to Give Parents More of a Voice

Where the Wild Thing Is


The Baltimore Sun

Weekend's shootings defy recent city trend

Violent crime at lowest point since '76, Baltimore County says

Baltimore plans to lay off 27 workers

Questions arise over candidate's spending

Storm warnings at 1st Mariner


The Christian Science Monitor

US home prices rise for third straight month


Failure to advance Middle East peace a setback for Obama

With Baucus bill, end of healthcare battle in sight

Healthcare mandates: Are they a tax or not?


The Washington Post

Obama Plans Stern Speech to World's Leaders at U.N.

For French, U.S. Health Debate Hard To Imagine

Democrats Question Baucus's $80B Deal With Drug Makers

The Republicans' Deaf Ear Is a Preexisting Condition

If the Redskins Care About Honor . . .



Detroit Free Press

Bing to Detroit: 'Change ... or get left behind'

Troubled couple's tragic end reflects existing trend


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta CFO troubled by mayoral candidates' promises

Atlanta's Mayor Franklin: Eight years of progress leaves city in good shape

No compassion for sick illegal immigrants


The Los Angeles Times

L.A. school district union agrees to furloughs

Lawmakers weigh Patriot Act extension

Massive police raid targets brutal L.A. gang

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