The New York Times
Efforts to Curb Entitlement Spending Face Resistance
Tax Proposal Could Create a ‘Bubble’
Obama Back on Trail Ahead of Debt Talks
Business Community Split on Deficit Plan
After Effort to Open Doors for Others, a Capitalist Is Locked Out
Cuomo, in Aid Appeal, Cites Broad Reach of Storm
Lobbying Group That Backs Cuomo Gets Big Donations From Firm He Investigated
The Star-Ledger
Gov. Christie on running again: 'I'm in this for the long haul'
Gov. Christie has strong support of N.J. voters, new poll shows
Study: Accident rates at intersections with red-light cameras have increased
Lautenberg re-election plans and 'fiscal cliff' lead national politics stories
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's brother will no longer serve as assistant coach for boy's track
The Detroit Free Press
Feeling wealthier? Per-capita incomes in Michigan among top gainers in 2011
Live blog 9 a.m.: Day 29 of Kwame Kilpatrick federal public corruption trial
Neither Mayor Dave Bing nor Detroit City Council budging on law firm contract
Goodfellows aim for $1.2 million to help 36,000 kids in metro Detroit
The Washington Post
Both sides lay groundwork for ‘cliff’ debate
First, a friend. Then, a cause.
Norquist faces test as GOP flirts with deserting pledge
Fact Checker: A lesson for Norquist
Keeping the financial regulators on their toes
Prince George’s students experience college campus life
The Christian Science Monitor
Susan Rice: why GOP opposition to her is no longer white-hot (+video)
Five reasons America won't fall off the 'fiscal cliff'
Fiscal cliff: White House steps up pressure on GOP to reach a deal
Can people record police officers? Illinois ban gets no help at Supreme Court.
The Chicago Tribune
Girl, 15, fatally shot in South Side backyard
Lawmaker plans to push medical marijuana bill
Jesse Jackson Jr. still might collect federal pension
Primary for Jackson's successor set for Feb. 26
CPS offer escalates school closing fears
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals increase community giving
Sen. George Voinovich's documents will be available online: Higher Education
Cleveland health center needs white socks for homeless people
The Los Angeles Times
From student to new superintendent
Program offers fast track to citizenship
Under fire, Riordan drops pension overhaul
Broke city slashes budget more than $26 million
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Study: Medicaid expansion would bring Georgia $33B
College student death investigation heats up
New Georgia high school graduation rate at 67%
Ga. 'show-me-your papers' law set to take effect
USA Today
Obama hits 'fiscal cliff' campaign trail
Obama meets Mexican leader, talks immigration
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