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POSTED: January 15, 2013, 9:00 am

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Today in Black History: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

The New York Times

Obama Willing to Use Executive Orders on Guns

Editorial: The Moment for Action on Guns


Obama and G.O.P. Issue Challenges on the Debt Limit

Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence

Wal-Mart Plans to Hire Any Veteran Who Wants a Job

States Will Be Given Extra Time to Set Up Health Insurance Exchanges

New York Has Gun Deal, With Focus on Mental Ills

Thompson Raises $1 Million in 6 Months for Mayoral Bid


Lhota, at Business Luncheon, Talks Up ’13 Race for Mayor



The Christian Science Monitor

How to tackle gun violence: 5 things liberal groups want

Obama warns of 'disaster' if House GOP doesn't raise debt ceiling

At Supreme Court, no reprieve for GOP in voting rights consent decree


The Star Ledger

Lawmakers consider nixing mandatory health insurance for N.J. college students

N.J. mayors, Virginia Tech shooting victim's father, demand tougher gun regulations


Gov. Christie, Monmouth Dems chair battle over bipartisanship on eve of Sandy relief vote

Superstorm Sandy will have net positive impact on N.J. economy, Rutgers study says



The Washington Post


Poll: Most support new gun control measures

President Obama's fine line on guns

As Obama’s second inaugural nears, his most fervid foes not about to budge

Diversity and the White House

Cory Booker faces backlash from New Jersey Democrats


Maryland governor will push for repeal of the state’s death penalty

Report: D.C. school closures unlikely to save much money in 2013-14


The Detroit Free Press


Snyder on right-to-work ad: I would have done things differently

Detroit's former top lawyer, Krystal Crittendon, may run for mayor

Credibility of ex-Kilpatrick friend Miller questioned

Michigan charter students show growth over traditional public school students, study finds


The Los Angeles Times

Analyst calls Gov.'s budget 'reasonable' but has concerns

To lock classroom doors or not?



The Chicago Tribune

Witness: Joliet slaying victim told 'you ain't going home tonight'

City seeks to settle cop misconduct cases for nearly $33 million


Panel: City retirees' health insurance too costly


Durbin touts ECC's required loan counseling program


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Two ex-officers say Atlanta police had arrest quotas

Atlanta school board considers own police force


Shooting in shopping plaza


CEO’s adviser avoids testifying in DeKalb corruption probe


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland NAACP selects new executive director

Gov. John Kasich's new state budget on the horizon; 'sweeping' tax reform planned


USA Today

Students say social media interferes with homework

Where each state stands on gun-control legislation





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