The New York Times
Paul Disowns Extremists’ Views but Doesn’t Disavow the Support
Modernizing Attack Ads by Using Old Videos
Don't Count Obama Out for Re-election Just Yet
In the Battle of the Maps, Republicans Win Either Way
Image Tarnished by Scandals, Washington Council Overhauls Ethics Rules
A Watchdog for Conservative Ideals
The Christian Science Monitor
Religiously active people more likely to engage in civic life, Pew study finds
Payroll tax cut extended, but battle resumes after break
If Ron Paul wins in Iowa, does that make the state irrelevant?
Pew study: female vets more critical than men of Iraq, Afghanistan wars
The Star Ledger
Gov. Christie to consider signing anti-youth suicide bill
School violence reports mixed for Mercer County districts
N.J. Sen. Robert Menendez not keen to question Jon Corzine on MF Global scandal on Senate banking committee
The Detroit Free Press
With high murder and arson rates, Bing's push to cut fire and police departments shocks workers
Rochelle Riley: They best way to celebrate Christmas is giving your time
Reading initiative seeks more volunteers to help shape young lives
The Washington Post
Falling home values mean budget crunches for cities
How Gingrich undid a tax deal
Documents show politics powered government decisions on Solyndra
Payroll tax fight leaves GOP divided
For GOP, ‘repeal and replace’ little more than a mantra on health care
For 60 years, hoping justice will be done
Outside firm will check for cheating on D.C. test
Pr. George’s looks for new revenue
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
DeKalb tussles over CEO vs. manager
Department touts technical colleges
Audit suggests combining programs for high schoolers taking college courses
The Chicago Tribune
Rebuilding homes and lives during holidays
Illinois congressional candidates seeks spots on ballot
Old school buildings put pressure on CPS' bottom line
On opening day, dozens file for new Illinois congressional seats
The Los Angeles Times
FBI agent's journey from pulpit to prison
Changing voters' views of Obama, economy
California could lose 1,500 inmate firefighters
San Diego D.A. probes school construction contracts
USA Today
Corporate borrowing soars
More young people see opportunity in farming