The New York Times
Democrat Predicts Speedy Court Confirmation. Republicans Sound Note of Caution.
G.O.P. Weighs Political Price of Court Fight
At G.O.P. Conference, Steele Admits ‘Mistakes’
1994 Republican Rout Is Casting Shadow in 2010
A Rise in Violent Crime Evokes City’s Unruly Past
First, They Get Rid of the Law Clinics
The Christian Science Monitor
Confederate History Month fight: Obama rebukes Virginia governor
McDonnell Confederate history storm: slavery, treason, and true Southern courage
Justice Stevens retirement portends long, hot political summer
Filling John Paul Stevens Supreme Court vacancy big test for Obama
Baltimore Sun
Thorny city budget season looms
Atlanta Journal Constitution
State lawmakers return with plenty left to do
Metro Atlanta foreclosure notices decline in April
Detroit Free Press
Embattled DPS contractor spent lavishly, lawsuit shows
The key partners
The Washington Post
Mississippi Gov. Barbour defends McDonnell's Confederate proclamation
Republicans say Obama's Supreme Court pick must be mainstream
Bill to extend jobless benefits faces Senate showdown
State, local government budgets hamper census outreach
Hispanics skeptical that Obama, Democrats will deliver immigration overhaul
Monday will be a cliffhanger day for Md. assembly
Star Ledger
Gov. Christie's budget could cost state millions in federal grants
New Essex County College president comes with passion to improve school
Newark police department strives to improve community relations
Fewer N.J. school districts asking voters for money in extra ballot questions
Chicago Tribune
Recovering skinhead tries to open eyes of closed minds
It’s not hate, it’s hateful history
Los Angeles Times
Thousands of Anthem Blue Cross customers await decision on rate hikes
These debates may be dry, but the settings aren't