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Today in Black America - February 22

POSTED: February 22, 2013, 6:00 am

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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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