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Today in Black America - February 3

POSTED: February 03, 2015, 11:30 am

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Today in Black History: The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1870, beginning the long struggle for voting rights for Black Americans.

The New York Times

Editorial: Reckless Rejection of the Measles Vaccine


Debate on Measles Proves Delicate Issue to G.O.P. Field

The Supreme Court’s Secret Decisions

Courts Write Decisions That Elude the Long View

Tax Reform Is the Cry, Until the Details Are Offered


In Net Neutrality Push, F.C.C. Is Expected to Propose Regulating Internet Service as a Utility

F.C.C. Chief Wants to Override State Laws Curbing Community Net Services


In Christie’s Career, a Fondness for Luxe Benefits When Others Pay the Bills

Carl Heastie, Legislator From Bronx, Is Poised to Become New York Assembly Speaker


In 2nd Year, Mayor de Blasio Will Focus on Making Housing Denser and More Affordable



The Washington Post


GOP contenders’ vaccine remarks alarm experts


Robinson: A budget opportunity for the GOP


Trove of papers reveal a Rosa Parks who did much more than sit down

A zombie Obamacare stat emerges again

Fairfax officials frustrated with delays after police shooting of John Geer


David Oyelowo says the Oscars only reward black actors in ‘subservient’ roles

FCC moves to help cities provide Internet options



The Detroit Free Press


Carless Detroiter meets teen who raised $130K for him

Officials take up commuter's transportation issue


Rosa Parks papers give insight into the civil rights icon

Teacher, students share ideas about being engaged in school


The Christian Science Monitor


Why Obama's 'dead on arrival' budget isn't such a bad thing after all (+video)

African troops to join Boko Haram fight. Is Nigeria's army all in? (+video)

Chris Christie calls for 'balance' on child vaccinations. What's his point? (+video)

The new 'cool' cities for Millennials


The Star Ledger

Christie $30K luxury hotel weekend paid for by king of Jordan, report says

N.J. property taxes top $8,000 per home after rising 2.2 percent last year


N.J. woman spared prison for aiding drug dealer's escape, report says

Overcrowding at Camden County jail called into question by federal judge, report says


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Suspended Cleveland police officer jailed after domestic incident Saturday; judge revokes bond

Hillary Clinton would run the table in Ohio -- except in a race with Gov. John Kasich, new poll finds

Consumers' out-of-pocket health costs increase; new report shows wide variation in prices


Philly.com


Unions lose Convention Center ruling

A low-budget battle for Philly mayor

New Pa. House majority leader sees bipartisan opportunities


Already nation's highest, NJ property taxes still going up


USA Today


New Harper Lee novel on the way!

Mayo Clinic plans trials for breast cancer vaccine

Prostitution sting nabs former law school dean


The Chicago Tribune

Gov. Rauner: State must curb union powers, lower salaries

Rauner issues medical marijuana licenses, doesn't explain quick turnaround

Chicago Teachers Union chief blasts Rauner, says union will not back down

Education group gets involved in aldermanic races



The Los Angeles Times

Obama's budget includes windfall for L.A. transportation

Angelenos say they generally feel detached from city government


L.A. County sets high goal to get all veterans off the street by 2016


TechDay start-up expo coming to Los Angeles, free to attendees




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