The New York Times
Raise the Economy’s Speed Limit
Obama Appeals to Business for Support on Tax Plan
In Tax Fight, G.O.P. Seeks a Position to Fall Back On
Ryan and Rubio Say Republicans Must Work on Aiding Middle Class
States Cut Antismoking Outlays Despite Record Tobacco Revenue
Storm Writes a New Script in Campaigns for New York Mayor
The Christian Science Monitor
Winter looming, New York rushes to repair homes hit by superstorm Sandy
Obama attempts 'fiscal cliff' coup: winning over business leaders
New push for two-year degrees could be smart move for US, report says
Still playing offense, White House seeks to rewrite debt ceiling rules
Why might Republicans cave in 'fiscal cliff' talks?
The Star Ledger
Heated Newark council battle has been building for months
O'Brien: Cory Booker's food stamp shopping, critiqued
Current and former Essex County freeholders face ELEC campaign finance reporting complaints
Christie's plan to privatize lottery comes under fire from Democrats
The Detroit Free Press
Right-to-work bill may be introduced today
Gov. Rick Snyder's administration drafts bill to address shortcomings of current emergency manager law
$500 restitution paid, but ex-mayor still has a court date
Emergency financial manager or no, 3 candidates say they'd still run for Detroit mayor
Rochelle Riley: Detroit about to get a checkup from Dr. Michigan
State tells Detroit that it's out of time to fix fiscal mess; begins emergency manager process
The Washington Post
Some in GOP seek broader fiscal deal
Cantor: House will not recess without a deal
Rice nomination and White House musical chairs
White House touts drop of more than $20 billion in contract spending
Democrats tout diversity
Judge rules neither Tiffany Alston nor Greg Hall should get state delegate seat
FBI is said to probe allegations that Gray’s staff concealed donations
A growing list of Gray investigations
The Chicago Tribune
Gang expert to head up Chicago police's South Side district
Unions reject plans for pension overhaul
State senator had gun in garment bag at O'Hare, police say
Child Trauma Center helps heal youth
CPS passed over for Gates grant, for now
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Home-related purchases called key to recovery
Fulton balks at hiring lobbyists at $260K
Nonprofits hope Georgia Gives Day brings in donations, awareness
Fate of superintendent Erroll Davis unclear
Fulton Science Academy High School “caught by surprise” by the district’s decision to terminate its charter
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland police ordered to terminate chase 5 minutes before deadly shooting, radio recordings reveal (video, gallery, audio)
Minister who worked with Timothy Russell says his car often backfired
Malissa Williams arrested dozens of times before she was killed after car chase
Ohio lawmakers approve greater safeguards for child athletes who suffer concussions
Cleveland schools to resume full days for K-8 students on Jan. 22
The Los Angeles Times
South L.A.'s First AME Church in battle for control
Pelosi to host memorial service for Mervyn Dymally in Washington
Changes to California children's healthcare won't be delayed, official says
Expect Democrats to be robust, not reticent, in wielding power
USA Today
Obama to visit family to sell tax plan
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