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Today in Black America - November 14

POSTED: November 14, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Ryan Sees Urban Vote as Reason G.O.P. Lost

Obama Vows Firm Stance on Deficit-Reduction Plan

Support Wavers for Anti-Tax 'Pledge'

Taking Note: Showing Backbone on the Debt

Enrollment in Charter Schools Is Increasing

Christie Reverses Stand on Tax Increases After Storm

Council Speaker Urges Stormproofing as the Civic Conversation Shifts


The Christian Science Monitor

Fiscal cliff: for Obama and liberals, a wary alliance


Paul Ryan blames loss on surge in 'urban areas.' Is that right?


Might an idea from Mitt Romney save US from 'fiscal cliff'? (+video)

US colleges, especially in Midwest, see record number of foreign students


The Star Ledger

Christie expects property taxes to rise in areas hit by storm


Should utility electric lines go underground? A look at the costs


Atlantic City workers suffer as casinos struggle in storm's wake

Report: 6 N.J. educators breached security on standardized tests


Time for N.J. showdown on minimum wage: Editorial

Carter: As Newark recovers from Sandy, New Hope Baptist Church lives up to its name



The Detroit Free Press

Jeff Seidel: Boxing stars, celebrities say farewell to Steward

Thomas Hearns breaks down at Emanuel Steward memorial


Lawsuit seeks Roy Roberts' ouster from DPS

Corruption trial: Contractor used Ferguson, not the other way, defense says

Detroit City Council declines to vote on water department overhaul


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Waffle House CEO responds directly to sexual harassment allegations


Top Fulton official fights sex harassment charges


Georgia Education Department campaign to laud public education

Regents tighten rules over Georgia college building projects


The Washington Post

FBI probes how woman obtained classified files


Obama untouched by the scandal

King: Why did Cantor wait to raise Petraeus affair?

The Confederacy of Takers


Washington vs. Climate Science

A wrongly imprisoned man in Virginia

Kwame Brown gets one day on custody


20 D.C. schools targeted for closure

Tiffany Alston prepared to sue to regain House seat, attorneys say

Ivy City cites ‘environmental injustice’


The Chicago Tribune


U.S. Attorney: Ex-Dixon comptroller to plead guilty

Hastert uses government office for private business

Rep. Jackson leaves Mayo Clinic


Nonprofit creates a boom in playgrounds


The Los Angeles Times

L.A. to move ahead with plan to hike sales tax

LAUSD restores full academic year and full pay


Cal State and UC back off tuition hikes after Prop. 30 win

'Dollar signs in uniform'


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio State Bar Association urges commission to take up redistricting reform


Ohio to let federal government run insurance exchange required by health care law

Abortion-rights supporters push back against Ohio legislation

Federal judge rips Jon Husted for unconstitutional change to Ohio election rules

Up to 90,000 poor families in Cuyahoga County will see food benefits cut next year

Cuyahoga Community College wins grant to offer free, remedial math courses online



USA Today

The fiscal cliff: Will Obama, Congress cut budget deal?

Poll: Most Afghans optimistic about future





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