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Morning Examiner: White House tells Dems in Congress to drop dead

White House to Democratic majority: Drop dead. Rahm Emanuel may not stick around rearrange deck chairs on the S.S. Obama. Obama on Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley’s...

—David Freddoso

Credit card regulation: Big government vs. small business

When Boeing wants some cash flow, it doesn’t use a credit card. But Mom and Pop do. John Berlau, in a letter to the editor, informs the Washington Post of how new...

—Timothy P. Carney

Trend is no friend to Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.

Rasmussen released a poll today that shows Republican Carly Fiorina leading Barbara Boxer by one point, 48 to 47 percent. That’s if you include “leaners”...

—David Freddoso

Picking winners and losers — L.A. and the Chinese electric car

For an interesting case study in government efforts to “create jobs” through subsidies targeted at one company, check out Tim Cavanaugh’s blog post at...

—Timothy P. Carney

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Michelle Malkin
Obama spending Labor Day with real thugs
Noemie Emery
If this is success, what does failure look like?
John Stossel
Americans with Disabilities Acthelps lawyers, hurts the disabled
Walter Williams
Walter E. Williams: Can Republicans save us?
Timothy P. Carney
Credit card regulation: Big government vs. small business
Michael Barone
Sinking with Obama, Democrats plan political triage
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Latino vs. Latino in D.C.


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  1. Obama's 'pivot' to the economy comes far too late
  2. Hugh Hewitt: Interests of younger, older teachers clash in November
  3. New evidence undermines feds' case against Arizona
  4. Glenn Harlan Reynolds: Who is responsible for Warmabomber's violent agenda?
  5. Politico's Mike Allen looks at all the polls and concludes 'sky is falling' for Dems in November
  6. Fearing for image, First Lady's aides warned against Spain vacation
  7. Higher education bubble poised to burst
  8. Barney Frank’s response to my column
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Sinking with Obama, Democrats plan political triage

  • Chicago's mayor race may lure top Obama aide
  • Some Hill Dems cringe at Obama's $50 billion spending plan
  • Official: Obama to back more business tax breaks

Gray, Fenty spar over nighttime parking meter fees

  • Potomac River cleanest in decades, scientists say
  • Study: Maryland, D.C. highways among nation's worst
  • Jonetta Rose Barras: Latino vs. Latino in D.C.

Iraqi soldier fires on American troops in Iraq, kills 2

  • Fires sweep through at least 2 dozen homes in Detroit, fanned by winds gusting up to 50 mph
  • Old Farmer's Almanac: Expect colder winter in the East; South to see wet summer
  • Daley says he's served his last term

Redskins set on Haynesworth’s price tag

  • Rick Snider: New A.D. ready to take Maryland to new levels
  • A different look for Terps
  • Venus Williams advances at US Open
  • Mets rough up Nats' Maya in his MLB debut, 4-1

HP sues ex-HP CEO Hurd over new job at Oracle

  • Dollar falls to 15-year low against Japanese yen, trades at low 83-yen level
  • Gates Foundation annual report acknowledges all is not perfect at world's largest foundation

Lady Gaga peeves PETA

  • Teens flock to camps based on TV series 'Glee,' say show has made choirs cool for school year
  • Deputy in Gibson arrest sues own department
  • John Lennon killer Mark David Chapman denied parole in NY; has been in prison nearly 30 years
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Examiner Editorial: Obama offers stimulus to stimulate Democrats

President Obama is set to unveil the final details today of yet another of his many economic stimulus programs. The latest wrinkle in the new Obama plan is expected to feature tax credits for... Full Editorial

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  • The Daily Outrage: If you're in public housing, wear a sweater
  • Examiner Editorial: Why Fenty deserves -- and D.C. needs -- four more years
  • Examiner Editorial: If Obama won't investigate ACORN, new Congress should
  • Examiner Editorial: The big clout of Little Labor

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Examiner Columnists

  • Marcus A. Winters: School vouchers make a great recession-era program
  • David Freddoso: On separating mosque and state in lower Manhattan
  • Noemie Emery: If this is success, what does failure look like?
  • David Limbaugh: White House seeks to reeducate the masses
  • Thomas Sowell: Obama shouldn't blame Bush for recession
  • Hugh Hewitt: Interests of younger, older teachers clash in November

Op-eds

  • Gabriel and Rodgers: Exposing the myth of 'moderate' Muslims
  • Andrew Langer: Going green and costing consumers on Labor Day
  • Don Todd: Obama is pulling down the shades on union financial disclosure

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Obama's 'pivot' to the economy comes far too...

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New evidence undermines feds' case against...

You've heard a lot about the Justice Department's lawsuit... more

Fearing for image, First Lady's aides warned...

The New York Times reports First Lady Michelle Obama's... more


McDonnell tells Va. DMV to stop accepting federal employment card

Gov. Bob McDonnell told Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles to stop accepting a federally issued work authorization card as proof of legal status in the United States — an action... Full story

  • Md. school board blasts Montgomery County textbook deal
  • Gray, Fenty spar over nighttime parking meter fees
  • Jonetta Rose Barras: Latino vs. Latino in D.C.
  • Study: Maryland, D.C. highways among nation's worst
  • Erica Jacobs: Our love-hate relationship with teachers these days
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Potomac River cleanest in decades, scientists say

The Potomac River, often bemoaned by locals and environmentalists for its slimy, murky appearance, is now cleaner and clearer than it has been in 50 years, scientists said Tuesday. Scientists... Full story

  • Gray site goes after Fenty
  • Firefighters run cross-country to remember 9/11 victims
  • The 3-minute interview: Liddy Manson
  • Harry Jaffe: Doggett comes back to sort out D.C.'s black, white, Brown problem
  • 'Unlikely' voters could make the difference in D.C. mayoral race
  • Herndon-based company markets, donates oxygen masks for pets

Xbox rules chief apologizes to W.Va. gamer suspended for listing real home town of Fort Gay

Microsoft Corp. and Xbox Live are apologizing to a West Virginia town and a 26-year-old gamer accused of violating the online gaming service's code of conduct by declaring he's from Fort Gay. The... Full story

  • Review: 'R.U.S.E.' brings computer-style strategic war gaming to Xbox, PlayStation
  • Daughter of reggae legend Bob Marley pleads guilty to growing marijuana inside Pa. home
  • Austrian kidnap victim Kampusch tells of beatings, starvation in new book about her ordeal
  • Blair's book-launch party at London modern art museum postponed following Iraq protest threat
  • Teens flock to camps based on TV series 'Glee,' say show has made choirs cool for school year
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Twinkling toes invade the White House for first event in new series celebrating dance

In the end, it was a wonder the three massive chandeliers gracing the White House East Room remained intact, given the high-voltage expenditure of human energy taking place beneath them. Tuesday's... Full story

  • London band The xx wins Britain's Mercury Prize with their debut album
  • The Rolling Stones again hit their peak in 2010 with rerelease of old movie from 1972 tour
  • John Lennon killer Mark David Chapman denied parole in NY; has been in prison nearly 30 years
  • Q&A: Sara Bareilles gets awkward with Pharrell, wants to explore Broadway and talks new CD
  • Mulan to get live-action treatment in English, Zhang Ziyi to star

Crime Blotter

The Blotter

Man turns himself in after shooting A man accused of using a high-powered rifle to try to shoot his girlfriend in Bethesda on Tuesday turned himself in to police. Joshua Prince, 32, allegedly fired... Full story

  • Clinton boy has been missing since 1996
  • Off-duty P.G. officer charged with assault
  • Crime History: Serial killer escapesfrom N.Y. prison
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'Remember' D.C. pioneers and help clean up Woodlawn Cemetery

As part of the National Day of Remembrance, members of the Woodlawn Cemetery Project will be holding a cleanup of the 22.5-acre historic property nestled in the heart of D.C.'s Ward 7. Woodlawn is... Full story

  • THE BLOTTER
  • Feds: Interior designer faked work documents
  • Va. restaurant owner charged over illegal alien employees

3 Va. teens charged in fatal beating of Ariz. man

A Lynchburg police official says the fatal beating of an 81-year-old Arizona man by three teenagers appears to be a random act. Lynchburg Police Capt. Todd Swisher tells The News & Advance that... Full story

  • Officials in Ohio community say they can't take animals from compound where bear killed man
  • Urban goat-keeping comes to Charlottesville
  • Police identify body recovered in Ocean City, Md.
  • Ga. strip club co-owner killed during robbery
  • Fiancee of unarmed man killed by NYC police in 50-bullet fusillade seeking City Council seat
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Ritter to make appointment to Colo. Supreme Court

Gov. Bill Ritter will announce a new appointment to the Colorado Supreme Court. Ritter planned to make the announcement at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. A nominating commission interviewed applicants for... Full story

  • Colo. pot grower in court before federal trial
  • San Francisco's only gun store could lose permit
  • Fairfield man killed after returning from church
  • Army unveiling speedy test track for war vehicles
  • San Jose man dead after jumping from overpass
  • VA awards contract for McComb clinic

Redskins set on Haynesworth’s price tag

According to sources, Titans inquire about possible trade for DT ASHBURN – The Redskins have their issues with Albert Haynesworth. But they also have their asking price for teams inquiring... Full story

  • Rick Snider: New A.D. ready to take Maryland to new levels
  • A different look for Terps
  • College football outlook 9/8/10
  • Mets rough up Nats' Maya in his MLB debut, 4-1
  • Formula One team Ferrari awaits fate at FIA disciplinary hearing over German GP incident
See More Sports Articles »

Venus Williams advances at US Open

Venus Williams is back in a Grand Slam semifinal. The year will end without an American man being able to make the same claim. Stanislas Wawrinka beat Sam Querrey in five sets Tuesday to put two... Full story

  • Repeat after me ...
  • Cavs plan to inflict Payne
  • Broncos edge Hokies in thriller, 33-30
  • IndyCar to announce 2011 schedule at Milwaukee, hinting at series' return to historic track
  • Rockies beat Reds for 5th straight win

Angelina Jolie criticizes US church's planned Quran burning during trip to Pakistan

Angelina Jolie on Wednesday condemned a Florida church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book to mark the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The 35-year-old actress spoke out... Full story

  • UN chief in Rwanda to discuss threatened peacekeeper pullout over UN Congo genocide report
  • Syrian influence in Lebanon is on the rise again, 5 years after split
  • China's aviation agency says faked pilot resumes dealt with in 2008, violations punished
  • Indonesian cities empty as millions return to villages to celebrate end of Islamic holy month
See More World Articles »

German president travels to Switzerland for 2-day state visit amid tensions over tax evasion

German President Christian Wulff has arrived in Switzerland for a two-day state visit amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over the issue of tax evasion. It is his first official state... Full story

  • Police arrest top separatist leader in Indian Kashmir amid street protests
  • French president vows to hold firm on pension reform, despite massive protests
  • Nigeria to hold Jan. 22 presidential election despite ongoing concerns over vote-rigging
  • In secular Syria, a TV soap raises controversy by criticizing Muslim hard-liners


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