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Friday, November 20, 2009

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Angry Congress lashes out at Obama Growing discontent over the economy and frustration with efforts to speed its recovery boiled over Thursday on Capitol Hill in a wave of criticism and outright anger directed at the Obama administration. (By Brady Dennis, Zachary A. Goldfarb and Neil Irwin, The Washington Post) Reid pushes for votes on health-care bill CBO analysis of public option is an obstacle (By Lori Montgomery and Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post) Cervical cancer screening can wait till 21, group says (By Rob Stein, The Washington Post) In Fort Hood aftermath, Pentagon opens two reviews Threat-identification policies, quality of casualty care assessed (By Ann Scott Tyson and Ben Pershing, The Washington Post) Oprah to wrap up the daytime conversation Winfrey will end her talk show in September 2011 (By Lisa de Moraes, The Washington Post) More Today's Highlights POLITICS Angry Congress lashes out at Obama Growing discontent over the economy and frustration with efforts to speed its recovery boiled over Thursday on Capitol Hill in a wave of criticism and outright anger directed at the Obama administration. (By Brady Dennis, Zachary A. Goldfarb and Neil Irwin, The Washington Post) A softer approach to Karzai New warmth from U.S. is acknowledgment that Afghan leader is needed as partner (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran, The Washington Post) Reid pushes for votes on health-care bill CBO analysis of public option is an obstacle (By Lori Montgomery and Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post) An opaque transparency (By Dana Milbank, The Washington Post) Katrina compensation urged as judge faults Army Corps (By Spencer S. Hsu, The Washington Post) More Politics
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NATION Arrests in Chicago drive home global nature of terrorism threat CHICAGO -- David C. Headley, a peripatetic Chicagoan accused of scouting potential terrorism targets in India and plotting to kill two Danish journalists, was not always David C. Headley. (By Peter Slevin and Spencer S. Hsu, The Washington Post) In Fort Hood aftermath, Pentagon opens two reviews Threat-identification policies, quality of casualty care assessed (By Ann Scott Tyson and Ben Pershing, The Washington Post) Katrina compensation urged as judge faults Army Corps (By Spencer S. Hsu, The Washington Post) A softer approach to Karzai New warmth from U.S. is acknowledgment that Afghan leader is needed as partner (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran, The Washington Post) Corrections (The Washington Post) More Nation WORLD CIA detainees again an issue in Lithuania VILNIUS, LITHUANIA -- Twice in the past three years, the Lithuanian Parliament investigated reports that the CIA secretly imprisoned al-Qaeda leaders in this Baltic country. Both times, legislators concluded that there was no evidence. (By Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post) Karzai sets key goals in inaugural address Afghan leader's focus on security, corruption matches U.S. aims (By Joshua Partlow, The Washington Post) E.U. picks first full-time president Choice of conciliator suggests bloc is not yet ready for bolder role (By Edward Cody, The Washington Post) A softer approach to Karzai New warmth from U.S. is acknowledgment that Afghan leader is needed as partner (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran, The Washington Post) Nation Digest (The Washington Post) More World METRO Man charged in slaying of D.C. liquor store owner Rufina Hernandez gave two robbers the cash they demanded from her small liquor store. But that didn't keep one of the men from shooting her in the neck and face and killing her. On Thursday, D.C. police said a law enforcement task force had caught one of the men. (By Clarence Williams, The Washington Post) School building plan approved Board of Education in Montgomery rejects closure of elementary (By Nelson Hernandez, The Washington Post) A black teen longs for the wild blue yonder Fairfax high school senior has his heart set on a very exclusive club: African American fighter pilots (By Sholnn Freeman, The Washington Post) Local Digest (The Washington Post) Witness details police shooting Victim's SUV slowly rolled away in Fairfax traffic stop, man says (By Tom Jackman, The Washington Post) More Metro BUSINESS Discount retailer Forman Mills to open pair of new area stores Capitalizing on consumers' growing desire to "trade down," no-frills retailer Forman Mills is making a bigger foray into the Washington area with two new stores, one opening in New Carrollton on Friday and another in the District on Nov. 27. (By V. Dion Haynes, The Washington Post) Angry Congress lashes out at Obama ECONOMIC WOES TAKING A TOLL House Republicans call on Geithner to resign (By Brady Dennis, Zachary A. Goldfarb and Neil Irwin, The Washington Post) Problem mortgages hit new high at 14 percent Data mean foreclosures may not peak until next year (By Renae Merle, The Washington Post) Limits on merchant fees could cost credit card users, GAO says (By Bloomberg News, The Washington Post) Crackdown targets counterfeit drugs RAIDS HELD WORLDWIDE Fake medicines a growing enterprise (By Ylan Q. Mui, The Washington Post) More Business
TECHNOLOGY AOL plans to cut a third of workforce AOL said Thursday that it plans to reduce its workforce by a third over the next several months. (By Mike Musgrove, The Washington Post) Security Fix Live (Brian Krebs, washingtonpost.com) Digest (The Washington Post) More Technology SPORTS Third-string QB Weeden leads No. 12 Cowboys to win STILLWATER, Okla. -- Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, leading No. 12 Oklahoma State back from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 win against Colorado on Thursday night. (By JEFF LATZKE, AP) No. 6 Tar Heels hold on to beat No. 15 Buckeyes North Carolina 77, Ohio State 73 (By JIM O'CONNELL, AP) Diamondbacks acquire RHP Aaron Heilman from Cubs (AP) Williams still has a knack Former star recaptures glory at perfect time for the Dolphins (By Associated Press, The Washington Post) Resurgent Williams leads Miami Dolphins 24, Panthers 17 (By MIKE CRANSTON, AP) More Sports STYLE Oprah to wrap up the daytime conversation Oprah Winfrey, one of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry, will announce Friday that her iconic daytime talk show will wrap at the end of its 25th season. (By Lisa de Moraes, The Washington Post) Like father & son: It's a Big Sky bond Montana isn't all that connects Baucus and White House operative (By Jason Horowitz, The Washington Post) The big sleazy Cage top-notch in 'Bad Lieutenant' (By Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post) The NSO's lovely excursions with Bell and Wolff (By Anne Midgette, The Washington Post) Palin's on the road again, with Hoosiers in sight (By Jason Horowitz, The Washington Post) More Style LIVE DISCUSSIONS The TV column live Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes takes your questions about the drama, comedy and heartbreak of the world of television -- both onscreen and behind-the-scenes. (Lisa de Moraes, washingtonpost.com) 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' (washingtonpost.com) Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Carolyn Hax, washingtonpost.com) Redskins Insider: Previewing the Dallas game (Jason Reid, washingtonpost.com) Security Fix Live (Brian Krebs, washingtonpost.com) More Live Discussions Repair work for Mr. Gray Vincent C. Gray (D), chairman of the D.C. Council, says he was just trying to be helpful when he solicited a $20,000 contribution for Democratic Party activities at last year's national convention. He also says there was nothing improper about home repairs done at his Southeast residence by a com... (The Washington Post) Who's afraid to debate health reform? The Senate bill is far from perfect. So improve it. (The Washington Post) A police shooting, but why? An unarmed man is killed in Fairfax, and county police are mum. (The Washington Post)

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