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Today in Black America - November 16

POSTED: November 16, 2012, 7:00 am

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The New York Times

Demystifying the Fiscal Impasse That Is Vexing Washington


School Districts Brace for Cuts as Fiscal Crisis Looms


U.S. Extends Deadline for States on Health Insurance Exchanges

Obama, Visiting New York, Pledges Help in Recovery From Storm

Fight Over Rice Exposes Tensions Between Obama and McCain

Affirmative Action Ban in Michigan Is Rejected

School Districts Brace for Cuts as Fiscal Crisis Looms


The Christian Science Monitor

US appeals court strikes down Michigan ban on affirmative action


A bipartisan surge for Obama's second term? Most Americans doubt it.

Has John Boehner really agreed to increase taxes on the rich?

'Fiscal cliff': With cuts of $4 billion looming, educators sound alarm



The Star Ledger

Not happy with JCP&L after Hurricane Sandy, towns explore starting their own power utilities

Cory Booker: Sandy pushed back decision to run for governor

Advocacy group calls on Obama to stop housing detainees at Kearny jail

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack grand jury hearing in corruption case is under way


The Detroit Free Press

Appeals court throws out Michigan's affirmative action ban


Plan, money to demolish Brewster-Douglass in Detroit are in place

College grads' job prospects to grow slightly, report finds


Public corruption trial: Businessman supports testimony on kickbacks to Bobby Ferguson


Bing, state announce sweeping reforms to ease Detroit's financial crisis



The Washington Post

GOP governors move to close Romney chapter

Obama allies press for higher taxes


Dear Republicans: Start listening

Romney’s contempt, continued.

Democrats seek at-large D.C. Council seat

D.C. school closures focus of hearing

Bowie state student ‘not guilty’ in fatal stabbing of roommate


The Chicago Tribune

Fiscal cliff could cost state $1B+

Evanston center aids youths seeking jobs


Englewood 4 sue police, prosecutors

Advocacy group urges feds to block DCFS program cuts


Council OKs Emanuel budget



The Los Angeles Times

L.A. mayoral candidates debate Riordan pension overhaul plan

UC Regents request funds to reboot projects

Californians continue suffering from poor economy, poll says


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Charter schools attracting larger share of students in Cleveland


Ohio elections panel again clears Gerald McFaul in controversial campaign finance case

Cleveland Police Foundation's gala to raise money to foster a safer Cleveland


Website helps Ohioans find college, career and job options



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

CDC: Diabetes cases continue to climb in Georgia


Atlanta School Board member Courtney English faces another ethics complaint


Legal costs top $200K in harassment case

Clayton, Fayette both searching for new school chiefs


USA Today

Online initiative to offer college courses for credit

Petraeus due at Capitol for Benghazi questioning

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