Today in Black History: Mississippi Senator Blanche K. Bruce, a Black Republican elected during Reconstruction, was born on this date in 1841.
The New York Times
Woodward Is New Hero for the Right (Yes, Really)
Boehner Halts Talks on Cuts, and House G.O.P. Cheers
Many Steps to Be Taken When ‘Sequester’ Is Law
Dismissing Her Critics, Mrs. Obama Forges Ahead
Advocates Gather in Albany to Protest New Gun Limits
New State Academic Standards Are Said to Require $56 Million Outlay for City’s Schools
Liu Denounces Inquiry Into His Fund-Raising
The Christian Science Monitor
Obama's plan to replace the 'sequester': Does the math add up?
Domestic violence law clears House, but some Republicans aren't happy
Revised GDP: US economy actually grew in fourth quarter, but barely
South Africa police face scrutiny after video of dragging goes viral
The Star Ledger
N.J. school district aid figures released by Department of Education
Rutgers to propose merging Newark and Camden law schools
Charter schools in Jersey City, Atlantic City and Hammonton set to close
N.J. Legislature schedules public hearings on Christie's budget proposal
The Detroit Free Press
Snyder expected to say Friday that Detroit will get an emergency financial manager
Kwame Kilpatrick corruption trial jury finishes 8 days of deliberation, no verdict
Detroit City Council seeking outside legal help to fight possible Snyder appointment
Police commission rises up against plan to axe Detroit gang squad (with video)
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Grady High student who accidentally shot self at school remains in jail
School officials meet with parents about Grady shooting
Opponents of Deal’s DeKalb move intensify criticism
Georgia House approves juvenile justice overhaul
The Washington Post
Sequester arrives as Congress heads for exits
Woodward vs. White House: Washington at its weirdest
The Post’s View: A failure of governance
Four federal agencies say they are poised to dodge furlough cuts
Hostility toward federal workers adds fuel to their furlough fears
Ending ‘social promotion’ in D.C. schools
The Chicago Tribune
Tax on pack of cigarettes sold in Chicago up $1 to $6.67
First lady Michelle Obama announces new fitness initiative in Chicago, where obesity is high
Chicago State president fires back at board
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland schools will fall under state oversight by academic distress commission
Six Ohio Republicans buck party to back Violence Against Women bill
Ohio Gov. John Kasich scores highest rating yet in Quinnipiac poll; leads all Democratic challengers
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. County courts plan will hurt poor, advocates say
Both sides agree: Looming budget cuts are stupid
Nearly one-third of California judges are women
L.A. mayoral candidate Emanuel Pleitez is a man on the run
USA Today
More employers choosing 'open' offices
Hidden costs of sequestration: Save now, spend late
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