Today in Black History: Franklin A. Thomas was named president of the Ford Foundation in 1979, the first Black to run the philanthropy.
The New York Times
Obama Urges Speed on Immigration Plan, but Exposes Conflicts
Editorial: A Better Immigration Plan
For Republicans, a Push From Voters on Immigration and a Tug on Gun Control
To Open Eyes, W-2s List Cost of Providing a Health Plan
LaHood to Leave Transportation Department
Strict Gun Laws in Chicago Can’t Stem Fatal Shots
Gun Rights Backers, Stung by Cuomo’s Law, Push to Undo It
Bloomberg Seeks Spending Limits, but No Tax Increases
Catsimatidis Announces Bid for Mayor
The Christian Science Monitor
Immigration reform: a bid to attract workers who will boost the economy
The Monitor's View: Immigration reform as a path to conscience, not just citizenship
Why combat role for US women could reverberate worldwide
Will your state taxes go up? How legislatures are leaning.
The Star Ledger
Newark man arrested in Atlanta, charged in connection to shooting outside Essex County College
With nomination assured, Buono receives support of South Jersey Democrats
Christie nominates judges to fill a dozen of the many open posts in N.J.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia lawmakers welcome immigration plans, wary of details
Fulton can’t shake feds’ oversight of jail
Cities resume plans for $16 million emergency radio system
The Detroit Free Press
GOP leaders brush off electoral changes that would have won Michigan for Romney
U.S. winding up case in Kwame Kilpatrick trial with more texts, recorded calls
Bill would lift age limits for Michigan's judges
Inkster district could convert high school into a charter school
The Washington Post
Lawmakers see no deal in sight to stop sequester
Federal-union officials talk about budget battles
Bloomberg PAC goes after NRA ally Halvorson with new ad
NRA chief: Gun owners will resist new laws
Names of Washington Redskins and Negro Mountain must be changed
O’Malley to cement legacy with speech
Gray: D.C. will save $417 million surplus
The Chicago Tribune
Girl who performed at Obama inaugural slain on South Side
January homicide count worst since 2002
Moseley Braun's brother among dozens seeking 7th Ward seat
Charter advocates rally as school-closing critics pack meetings
Ex-Illinois state ethics panel member gets ethics fine
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland probe into deadly police shooting continues, at least 115 officers and personnel involved in chase
State Sen. Nina Turner unveils bill to boost registration, ease voting rules
Ed FitzGerald taps Strickland and Obama veteran Aaron Pickrell to advise gubernatorial exploration
Secretary of State Jon Husted and other Republicans say Electoral College changes not in store for Ohio
Akron police captain Douglas Prade innocent, to be released, judge rules
The Los Angeles Times
Californians reflect U.S. divide on immigration
New proposal worries shelter operators
USA Today
Background check bills get traction on the Hill
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