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| TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Reid's recipe for getting health-care deal done Of the Democratic senators who have set out to transform the nation's health-care system, one of the least likely is Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, whose legislative priorities typically fall more toward protecting the interests of his native Nevada. (By Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post) Jobs summit underscores dilemma OBAMA FACES TOUGH OPTIONS With deficit soaring, role of private sector pushed (By Michael A. Fletcher, The Washington Post) Tai Shan's days in D.C. may be numbered (By Michael E. Ruane, The Washington Post) U.S. lagging in sending anti-drug aid to Mexico, GAO says (By William Booth, The Washington Post) House hearing keys on Secret Service role and Rogers's absence (By Jason Horowitz, The Washington Post) More Today's Highlights
Reid's recipe for getting health-care deal done Of the Democratic senators who have set out to transform the nation's health-care system, one of the least likely is Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, whose legislative priorities typically fall more toward protecting the interests of his native Nevada. (By Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post) Senators critical of Bernanke at hearing CONTRADICTORY OBJECTIONS Confirmation for 2nd term still appears likely (By Neil Irwin, The Washington Post) Merger plans for Comcast, NBC ignite battle over television access (By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post) Republican and Democratic not the parties they had in mind (By Dana Milbank, The Washington Post) House votes to keep current estate tax rate (By Ben Pershing, The Washington Post) More Politics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NATION Gates: 'No deadlines' on troop withdrawal The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, scheduled to begin in July 2011, will "probably" take two or three years, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Thursday, although he added that "there are no deadlines in terms of when our troops will all be out." (By Karen DeYoung, The Washington Post) Resumed military panels face new challenges (By Peter Finn, The Washington Post) U.S. lagging in sending anti-drug aid to Mexico, GAO says (By William Booth, The Washington Post) No. 2 official leaving Justice Department Insiders say Ogden never clicked with Holder (By Carrie Johnson, The Washington Post) 'People woke up, and they were gone' At one former U.S. base, quietly departing Americans leave their mark in the mundane detritus of occupation (By Anthony Shadid, The Washington Post) More Nation
In a shift, India announces plan to slow pace of carbon emissions NEW DELHI -- India on Thursday offered a plan to unilaterally slow the pace of its carbon emissions by 2020 and assured lawmakers that the offer does not amount to a sellout of national interests. (By Rama Lakshmi, The Washington Post) U.S. lagging in sending anti-drug aid to Mexico, GAO says (By William Booth, The Washington Post) 'People woke up, and they were gone' At one former U.S. base, quietly departing Americans leave their mark in the mundane detritus of occupation (By Anthony Shadid, The Washington Post) Gates: 'No deadlines' on troop withdrawal Afghanistan drawdown could take 2 to 3 years, defense secretary says (By Karen DeYoung, The Washington Post) Settlers protest Netanyahu plan 10-MONTH HALT IN NEW BUILDING Leader urges support, cites broader benefits (By Howard Schneider, The Washington Post) More World
Tai Shan's days in D.C. may be numbered We knew this sad day was coming. And now, apparently, it has. The National Zoo has scheduled a news briefing for Friday morning, and it seems likely that officials will announce that Washington's beloved adolescent giant panda, Tai Shan, is leaving his place of birth and being sent to China. The ... (By Michael E. Ruane, The Washington Post) Tai Shan's days in D.C. may be numbered (By Michael E. Ruane, The Washington Post) Teen sentenced in manslaughter (By The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post) Finding frustration instead of a home Charters are increasingly seeking space in former public school buildings, but the District has repeatedly rejected their applications (By Michael Birnbaum, The Washington Post) Man feared for his life during dog attack Rockville police killed animal after hours-long struggle (By Dan Morse, The Washington Post) More Metro
Merger plans for Comcast, NBC ignite battle over television access Comcast, the nation's biggest cable and broadband Internet company, on Thursday announced plans to take over NBC Universal, creating a new kind of media colossus that would not only produce some of America's most popular entertainment but also control viewers' access to it. (By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post) November sales disappoint retailers Black Friday traffic fails to lift stores as revenues decline (By Ylan Q. Mui, The Washington Post) Senators critical of Bernanke at hearing CONTRADICTORY OBJECTIONS Confirmation for 2nd term still appears likely (By Neil Irwin, The Washington Post) Jobs summit underscores dilemma OBAMA FACES TOUGH OPTIONS With deficit soaring, role of private sector pushed (By Michael A. Fletcher, The Washington Post) BofA moves to repay (By Associated Press, The Washington Post) More Business
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| TECHNOLOGY Merger plans for Comcast, NBC ignite battle over television access Comcast, the nation's biggest cable and broadband Internet company, on Thursday announced plans to take over NBC Universal, creating a new kind of media colossus that would not only produce some of America's most popular entertainment but also control viewers' access to it. (By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post) A media merger in need of a crystal ball Problems with major deals were not obvious at first (By Frank Ahrens, The Washington Post) Charting morally murky waters Midshipmen study ethical dilemmas in interactive DVDs (By Ashley Halsey III, The Washington Post) Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide (Rob Pegoraro, washingtonpost.com) More Technology
Ducks claim Pac-10 title, ticket to the Rose Bowl EUGENE, Ore. -- Oregon's thorny start has come up roses. (By ANNE M. PETERSON, AP) Under further review, Red Raiders remain undefeated Texas Tech 99, Washington 92 (By BETSY BLANEY, AP) No Ovechkin, no problem: Capitals crush Panthers, 6-2 (By Tarik El-Bashir, The Washington Post) Defense helps Terps easily rout Gophers Maryland women win 43rd straight game at Comcast Center (By Steve Yanda, The Washington Post) Maryland at Virginia (The Washington Post) More Sports
The game Woods couldn't control Throughout his brilliant golf career, Tiger Woods has made control his hallmark, with an almost robotic style of play that enabled him to ignore enormous competitive pressures and demolish opponents. (By Paul Farhi, The Washington Post) Serious George: Stephanopoulos mulls 'GMA' offer, seeks hard-news emphasis (By Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post) Virginia will probe Salahis' Polo Cup (By Neely Tucker, The Washington Post) House hearing keys on Secret Service role and Rogers's absence (By Jason Horowitz, The Washington Post) Government openness is tested by Salahi case Obama's stated desire for transparency comes into question (By Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post) More Style
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) Real Estate Live (Elizabeth Razzi, washingtonpost.com) Dana Milbank's Washington Sketch (Dana Milbank, washingtonpost.com) Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide (Rob Pegoraro, washingtonpost.com) John Kelly's Washington: The Magic of Marmite Special guest Maggie Hall, author of 'The Mish-Mash Dictionary of Marmite' (John Kelly, washingtonpost.com) More Live Discussions
Nibbling at Mr. Bernanke FACING a Senate confirmation vote on a second four-year term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke finds himself under attack from both ends of the political spectrum. Libertarian Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.), abetted by a number of liberal Democrats, has made Mr. Bernanke's alleged failu... (The Washington Post) A D.C. reformer departs Vincent Schiraldi changed how troubled youth are treated. (The Washington Post) Shifting sands Beachfront property, owners' rights and the Supreme Court (The Washington Post) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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