Today in Black History: Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-NY) is denied his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for misuse of funds on this date in 1967.
The New York Times
Governors Fall Away in G.O.P. Fight Against More Medicaid
For Obama Team, Calm, Not Crisis, in Latest Fiscal Battle
EDITORIAL: Why Taxes Have to Go Up
Like Drivers, Some Gun Owners Could Face Insurance Rule
15 G.O.P. Senators Urge Hagel’s Withdrawal as Democrats Push Toward Vote
Judge Says State Cannot Withhold Aid to City Schools Over Teacher Evaluation Impasse
The Christian Science Monitor
Behind-the-scenes deal pushes immigration reform closer to reality
Sequester 101: What happens if cuts kick in March 1 and four other questions
Florida Gov. Rick Scott reverses stance on Medicaid. Win for White House? (+video)
The Star Ledger
N.J. Assembly passes package of gun bills despite Republicans' protest
Bill requiring daily recess for N.J. kids moves through Senate committee
Founders of Hurricane Sandy charity sued for fraud by state
TV report looks at 'heroin houses' cropping up in Bergen County suburbs
The Detroit Free Press
Does Kwame Kilpatrick's behavior meet definition of extortion, racketeering?
Rochelle Riley: City's crisis is a tightrope act for Gov. Rick Snyder
Bills to transform Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan pass state House committee
Detroit City Council OKs imposing another 10% pay cut on unions
Rochelle Riley: If police gang squad goes, teens will be in danger, students say
State's teacher evaluation panel recommends slow rollout
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia education chiefs vote to oust 6 on DeKalb County school board
Judge: Keep courtroom doors open
Atlanta agency debates Falcons stadium
Emory faculty censure President Wagner
The Chicago Tribune
Retired general: National Guard could help curb Chicago violence
CPS proposes closing 2 charter high schools
In 2nd legal victory, Chicago mom ordered released from prison
The Washington Post
Biden makes fiery plea for gun control
Military brass: Budget cuts will impair readiness
U.S. schools brace for federal funding cuts
Federal employees worry about paying bills if hit with unpaid furlough days
In North Carolina, a civilized gun debate fails to change minds
The rise and fall of Jesse Jackson Jr.
Where’s the outrage when six Prince George’s students die in gun violence?
O’Malley’s death penalty repeal, gun control bills head to Md. Senate floor
The Los Angeles Times
Anti-HIV drug effort in South Africa yields dramatic results
O.C. victim recalled as full of promise, with a heavy metal edge
Michelle Rhee group donates $250,000 to candidates in LAUSD races
Brown may forge alliance with GOP governors on health plan
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Proposed federal legislation could generate millions of dollars for demolition in Cleveland
Kasich invokes "the Good Book" while urging Medicaid expansion, but Christian conservatives also concerned about costs
Ohio Federation of Teachers members take concerns about teacher evalutions to state legislators
Ohio's high-risk health coverage program to stop accepting applications
USA Today
Mass shootings toll exceeds 900 in past seven years
Ex-college official accused of embezzlement found dead
Ga. executes man who killed college students
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