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Today in Black America - December 13

POSTED: December 13, 2012, 6:30 am

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The New York Times

Charles M. Blow: The Meaning of Minority

Income Malaise of Middle Class Complicates Democrats’ Stance in Talks

G.O.P. Balks at Plan to Add Airwaves for Mobile Internet and Wi-Fi

Editorial: Judges Needed for Federal Courts

Census Officials, Citing Increasing Diversity, Say U.S. Will Be a ‘Plurality Nation’


In Response to Criticism, Officials to Remove Quote From Memorial to King

Study Shows a Pattern of Risky Loans by F.H.A.

Hints at Steeper Road to Victory for Perceived Front-Runner in Mayor’s Race


The Christian Science Monitor


Obama's pollster: Republicans have a tolerance problem


Oregon mall shooting: Another case of a gunman firing at random (+video)


Why more people didn't die in Clackamas mall shooting


Raising Medicare's eligibility age: How much money would it save?


The Star Ledger


Chris Christie tells Barbara Walters he isn't too overweight to run for president

Menendez says he was unaware arrested intern was sex offender, illegal immigrant

Report: Nearly all of Newark's most disadvantaged students attend failing schools


Democrats: Approving latest Supreme Court nominees by mid-January will be 'impossible'

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack says meeting where residents stormed his office went "very well"



The Detroit Free Press


House passes new emergency manager law, sends it to Senate


At least 220 Michiganders affected by meningitis outbreak

Live blog replay: Kilpatrick appears in Judge Groner's courtroom for restitution hearing

Feds: Texts show inappropriate contract talks between Kilpatrick and Ferguson



The Washington Post


Groups pledge to push ‘right to work’ elsewhere

Executives push for ‘cliff’ compromise, even if their tax concerns have to wait

At federal agencies, decline in morale, ebbing commitment

Federal Reserve ties stimulus to jobs, inflation, in efforts to spur growth

Records reveal $1.2 billion more in D.C. assessment reductions


The Chicago Tribune


Quinn, Emanuel assail court's concealed carry decision

Gun sale website sued in connection to Westmont woman's death

Aldermen approve free water for nonprofits

Despite gun charge, state Sen. Trotter still hoping for party backing


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Reformers optimistic on lobby gift cap

Georgia college funding to focus on graduation, not enrollment

Fulton County District Attorney seeks indictment against former Fulton school teacher accused of abusing students


Key details still lacking in stadium deal


The Los Angeles Times

A shift in how healthcare is paid for

Blue Shield of California seeks rate hikes up to 20%

Tobacco companies see Africa as fertile ground

Group seeks changes in community college governance rules

Parents challenge Crenshaw High shake-up



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Gov. Kasich wants to use toll revenues to finance projects in northern Ohio, officials say

Ohio Senate committee passes bill allowing guns in Statehouse parking garage


Ohio Senate OKs new school evaluation system


Six words of hearsay testimony may well have been the difference between conviction and freedom

Cleveland NAACP to hold second community forum on Friday regarding police shooting

Ohio announces coordinated Medicare, Medicaid plan initiative



USA Today


Federal gun checks surge as violet crime ebbs


Victims in Oregon mall shooting were random targets

Cities ban foam coffee cups and takeout containers



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