Today in Black History: J. Ernest Wilkins is named Undersecretary of Labor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on this date in 1954.
The New York Times
Holder and Republicans Unite to Soften Sentencing Laws
Editorial: Mr. Ryan’s Small Ideas on Poverty
Obama Budget Would Expand Low-Income Tax Break
Federal Prosecutors Looking Closely at Christie Aides, Court Papers Show
Utility Cited for Violating Pollution Law in North Carolina
In Job, Appointee Profits and Christie Gains Power
Leader’s Words Don’t Tell the Real Story
The Christian Science Monitor
Paul Ryan to propose welfare overhaul. A gift to Democrats?
EPA's new auto emissions regs 'a big deal,' industry says
No Supreme Court review for local laws against harboring illegal immigrants
Forbes' richest people: number of billionaires up significantly (+video)
The Star Ledger
GWB committee co-chair labels reported toll hike scheme 'shamefull'
In bridge scandal, attorney says FBI visited Bill Stepien's home
Chris Christie and the latest Port Authority scam: Editorial
Jeffries and Baraka square off at Newark mayoral debate
Jersey City will overtake Newark population by 2016, Mayor Fulop claims
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan moves to delete 'retarded' from laws
Wayne Co. judge may be disciplined over misconduct
Detroit police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
Detroit reaches deal $85M debt swaps settlement with banks, cites millions saved by taxpayers
Kalamazoo police make fewer stops after racial profiling study
Philly.com
Rattled by recent violence, NE Philly longtimers ready to fight
Public hearing set for lawsuits bill
The Chicago Tribune
ISAT boycott met with CPS saying test is crucial
Recordings detail liquor license scam involving alderman's aide
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland hires outside lawyers in lawsuit over deadly 2012 police chase
Richmond Heights school district officials indicted on charges of bribery, extortion and theft
Republican National Committee taps Ken Blackwell and 2 other Ohioans for minority outreach effort
Democratic campaign group says two Ohio congressional races are "emerging" as competitive
Cleveland and Columbus charter school concerns will be taken on by upcoming bills in the legislature
The Los Angeles Times
Major changes to LAFD's 911 response needed, report says
Gov. Jerry Brown, other lawmakers release financial reports for 2013
Judge erred in opening dependency court to media, appeals court rules
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
House approves cutting Fulton tax chief’s profits
Teen accused of molesting classmate in high school classroom
Principal charged with attempted child sex to go before judge
Bill would pave way for Beltline to enlist help from private sector for transit future
USA Today
Study: High suicide rates for soldiers in, out of war
Former tribal leader pleads not guilty in killings
Ky. Baptists lure new worshippers with gun giveaway
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