Today in Black History: Pioneering Black newspaper publisher Carl Murphy of the Baltimore Afro-American is born in 1889.
The New York Times
Obama to ‘Put Everything I’ve Got’ Into Gun Control
White House Denounces Web Video by N.R.A.
Editorial: Gun Reform for a Generation
John Howard: I Went After Guns. Obama Can, Too.
Obama Tells Senate That It’s Time to Confirm A.T.F. Director
What Is Driving Growth in Government Spending?
Democrats in Albany Propose Giving Illegal Immigrants Access to Aid for College
At Root of Strike, Runaway Costs in City’s School Busing System
The Christian Science Monitor
Gun debate 101: How would this assault-weapons ban be different?
Why Washington and its debt woes eclipse 'jobs' as public's top concerns
More conservatives plead with GOP to abandon debt-ceiling ultimatum
The Star Ledger
Star-Ledger announces layoffs of 34 employees, including 18 newsroom staff
Hackensack code enforcement officer suspended after failure to fine politically connected landlords
Gov. Christie to announce post-Hurricane Sandy building standards
Graffiti expert: Gang tags were an invitation for gang activity in Newark schoolyard
N.J. Department of Health awards $90K to help fight disease in minority communities
Ex-Newark employee gets 8 years in prison for defrauding program to help feed children
The Detroit Free Press
Michiganders divided over Obama's gun proposals
Rochelle Riley: We lost Hugh Grannum, a legend, a mentor -- and a friend
Snyder calls for $1.2B in higher car registration fees, gas tax change to fix roads
Detroit City Council OKs pension freeze, but not 20% pay cut Bing had sought
Owe income tax to Detroit? There's no penalty if you pay by Feb. 22
Editorial: Act to save state's roads
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Gun proposal reactions vary among Georgia congressmen
Georgia pre-k program lifts students, study says
DeKalb school board tries to hang on to jobs
Gwinnett chairwoman, commissioners ready to restore public trust
Cobb schools facing $80 million deficit in early forecasts
The Washington Post
Reagan’s solicitor general dismisses right’s fantasy about Obama “tyranny”
NRA’s success shows challenges facing Obama
4 Pinocchios for a slashing NRA ad on security at Sidwell Friends school
Obama’s nomination of ATF director signals battle to strengthen agency
Poll: Most Americans favor stricter gun laws, but tighter rules alone not enough
D.C. school closures to be announced
The Chicago Tribune
Teen killed following Simeon-Morgan Park game; 2 in custody
Emanuel to accept online applications for Ald. Sandi Jackson successor
Preckwinkle wants county gun reporting law
Quinn predicts $400 million less for education in next budget
Key aldermen back $33 million in police misconduct settlements
The Los Angeles Times
Gun background-check system deeply flawed
Skelton: Help school districts by letting them raise their own tax revenue
UC regents pledge to sharply expand online education
Alliance of big city school districts aims for more healthful meals
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mental health, school and safety officials praise much of President Obama's plan to reduce gun violence
Gun shop owner sees Obama's plans play out in his near-empty store
Veterans Treatment Docket holds first graduation
USA Today
Obama challenges Congress to pass new gun regulations
Asthma in kids may be worsened by fast food
Gun range prohibits police after city considers ban
AP examination finds troubled levees nationwide
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