Today in Black History: Mervin Dymally is elected Lieutenant Governor of California in 1974, becoming the first Black to hold the position.
The New York Times
In New Jersey, Big Money Aims to Foil Christie’s Plans
Bill to Ban Job Bias Against Gays Clears Senate Hurdle
Editorial: A Step for Gay Rights in the Workplace
Crist, Former Florida Governor, Tosses Hat in Ring Again
Obama to Campaign to Ensure Health Law’s Success
For Uninsured, Clearing a Way to Enrollment
De Blasio, Far Ahead in New York Mayoral Polls, Talks of Mandate; Lhota Hopes for Upset
Brooklyn Diocese Sues One of Its High Schools in Queens
The Christian Science Monitor
New poll finds grim political environment with worries for both parties
Detroit mayor's race: Racial politics out, focus on fixing the city in (+video)
Obamacare: Warning about shaky rollout came as early as 2010, report says (+video)
Big de Blasio lead over GOP's Lhota in NYC: Anomaly or return to normal?
The Star Ledger
Quigley: Prieto, soon to be Assembly’s most powerful
Buono: Christie's 'sure as hell not good enough for New Jersey'
Garden State Plaza shooting suspect killed self in mall, authorities say
Education reform activist talks charter schools, voucher system during Princeton visit
Facing cut in food stamps, single mother in Somerset County says "every single dollar counts"
Newark's new mayor looks to trim police presence around NJPAC and the Rock; boost cops elsewhere
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan partnership aims to boost small business loans for women, minorities
John Carlisle: Utopia-seeking squatters struggle to create oasis in rough Detroit neighborhood
Benny Napoleon, Mike Duggan press the flesh on eve of Detroit mayoral election
Justice Department to monitor Detroit, Hamtramck elections
Detroit EM Orr forced to defend comment that pensions are 'sacrosanct'
Philly.com
Disability of 2yo raises questions on federal aid programs
PA voters could oust two Supreme Court justices
City wellness effort cuts pounds, health care costs for workers
Pa. charter-school bill draws ire
Veterans use newest GI Bill in pursuit of dreams
The Washington Post
Polls open across Va. in hotly contested governor’s race
Editorial: The Post’s Virginia endorsements
In Ala., the GOP establishment fights the tea party for the Republican soul
Roma feminist activist fights prejudice and discrimination
Money-shuffling case shows nonprofits’ political plays
Company tied to scheme allegedly paid J.C. Hayward
D.C. education agency pays firm $89,995 for day of work
Redskins urge D.C. fans to weigh in on name-change bill
The Chicago Tribune
CPS arts school could get building of closed school
Illinois sues owner of refinery waste piles to stop dust clouds
Mass shooting leads to charges for sixth man
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
New legislation seeks limits on Controlling Board's spending authority
One in three Cleveland area school districts have tax issues on the ballot
Medicaid reform, municipal income tax overhaul top this week's legislative committee agenda
The Los Angeles Times
Crowd cheered as man burned to death on Halloween
LAPD seeks to fire two officers over coerced sex
Calls for tougher toy gun laws after boy's shooting
Preliminary UC plan calls for no tuition hike next year
O.C. may create map showing dangerous, vicious dogs
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Emory student reports rape on campus
College merger foes to fight plan
Atlanta City Council approves public vending ordinance as city officials face judge over old program
APS defendants seek to suppress statements
USA Today
Texas' new voter ID law tested during Tuesday elections
Wickham: Reid failing Obama, troops in war with GOP
Police: Landlord set fires to scare tenant away
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