The Christian Science Monitor
Is Obama taking on too much?
Unions’ dilemma on layoffs: to compromise or not?
Controversial ‘card check’ bill back for fourth time
US states step up efforts to help jobless
The New York Times
When Banks Say No, Microlenders Say Yes
Obama Signs Spending Bill as He Criticizes Earmarks
Voting Rights Elude Some Florida Ex-Felons, Study Says
The Washington Post
Steele’s Rocky Road
More Need, Less Help
Choice of Drug Czar Indicates Focus on Treatment, Not Jail
Hard Line on Guns Could Set Back D.C. Voting Rights
Area Jobless Rate Climb to Levels Not Seen in More Than a Decade
Baltimore Sun
More furloughs debated in state budget talks
City health official reported headed to FDA
Prepaid tuition plan deficit hits $80 million
Los Angeles Times
Plan could lead to reopening of King hospital
Coleman vs. Franken Senate contest drags on in Minnesota
Detroit Free Press
When will the Detroit City Hall probe end?
Bing claims mix-up over degree
Bing must be accountable for his fibs and address Detroit’s issues
Atlanta Journal Constitution
SunTrust helps 17,000 stay in their home
Boston Globe
City to funnel stimulus cash to housing
Sick flocking to in-store clinics
State deficit may hit $1b again
Chicago Tribune
10th-grader is 26th Chicago Public Schools student slain this year
Illinois unemployment hits 7.9%