The New York Times
Big Companies Push the Limits of a Tax Break for Farm Swaps
Obama’s Pick for Defense Is an Ally, and a Lightning Rod
For Ryan’s Next Act, Balancing Politics With Pragmatism
Education Group Gives Failing Grades to 12 States
In Race to Fill Jackson’s House Seat, Candidates Court Chicago’s Black Clergy
G.O.P. Begins Soul-Searching After Tax Vote
Teachers Irate as Bloomberg Likens Union to the N.R.A.
Talks on Teacher Evaluations Disintegrate as Deadline Looms
The Christian Science Monitor
The New Economy: 2013: the year to find a new job – if the economy will let you
Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
Obama hints at big debt-ceiling brawl, but can he win this one?
The Star Ledger
Jersey City woman was watching TV in bed when she was shot in stomach: police
Against all odds, Newark woman rose above the mean streets and now lifts other underdogs
Christie looks ahead to big victory in 2013, reflects on how Sandy changed him
Paramus Police officers injured, cursed out in confrontation with Teaneck teens
The Detroit Free Press
Real work for new Legislature won't start until after Gov. Rick Snyder's State of State address
Wayne State med students care for homeless, others on Detroit's streets
Will felon Brian Banks face challenge to being seated in Michigan Legislature?
Kilpatrick's pal Ferguson asks judge to reschedule the retrial in bid-rigging case
The Washington Post
Are ‘grand bargains’ still possible?
President Obama picks a confirmation fight. Can he win it?
Lines drawn in gun-control debate
White House weighs broad gun-control agenda
Frederick civil rights leader dies at 99
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia gets poor marks from school choice group
New evaluation pilot ‘skewed,’ with too few unsatisfactory teachers, officials say
Lawmakers face another year of spending cuts
The Chicago Tribune
House drops assault weapon ban plan, may tackle pension reform
Cook County in talks to fix its pension gap
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Ohio law will revamp taxes on banks
Ohio Graduation Test will be replaced in two years
Local teachers apply for free gun training from a gun advocacy group
The Los Angeles Times
Customers fearing new laws pack gun show
From gang member to team player
USA Today
Bank of America reaches $10 billion Fannie Mae settlement
Veterans' jobless rate falls but remains high
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