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Today in Black America - January 17

POSTED: January 17, 2013, 8:30 am

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Today in Black History: Pioneering Black newspaper publisher Carl Murphy of the Baltimore Afro-American is born in 1889.

The New York Times


Obama to ‘Put Everything I’ve Got’ Into Gun Control

White House Denounces Web Video by N.R.A.

Editorial: Gun Reform for a Generation

John Howard: I Went After Guns. Obama Can, Too.

Obama Tells Senate That It’s Time to Confirm A.T.F. Director


What Is Driving Growth in Government Spending?

Democrats in Albany Propose Giving Illegal Immigrants Access to Aid for College

At Root of Strike, Runaway Costs in City’s School Busing System



The Christian Science Monitor


Gun debate 101: How would this assault-weapons ban be different?


Why Washington and its debt woes eclipse 'jobs' as public's top concerns

More conservatives plead with GOP to abandon debt-ceiling ultimatum



The Star Ledger


Star-Ledger announces layoffs of 34 employees, including 18 newsroom staff

Hackensack code enforcement officer suspended after failure to fine politically connected landlords

Gov. Christie to announce post-Hurricane Sandy building standards

Graffiti expert: Gang tags were an invitation for gang activity in Newark schoolyard

N.J. Department of Health awards $90K to help fight disease in minority communities


Ex-Newark employee gets 8 years in prison for defrauding program to help feed children


The Detroit Free Press


Michiganders divided over Obama's gun proposals


Rochelle Riley: We lost Hugh Grannum, a legend, a mentor -- and a friend


Snyder calls for $1.2B in higher car registration fees, gas tax change to fix roads


Detroit City Council OKs pension freeze, but not 20% pay cut Bing had sought

Owe income tax to Detroit? There's no penalty if you pay by Feb. 22

Editorial: Act to save state's roads



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Gun proposal reactions vary among Georgia congressmen


Georgia pre-k program lifts students, study says

DeKalb school board tries to hang on to jobs

Gwinnett chairwoman, commissioners ready to restore public trust

Cobb schools facing $80 million deficit in early forecasts


The Washington Post


Reagan’s solicitor general dismisses right’s fantasy about Obama “tyranny”


NRA’s success shows challenges facing Obama

4 Pinocchios for a slashing NRA ad on security at Sidwell Friends school

Obama’s nomination of ATF director signals battle to strengthen agency


Poll: Most Americans favor stricter gun laws, but tighter rules alone not enough


D.C. school closures to be announced


The Chicago Tribune


Teen killed following Simeon-Morgan Park game; 2 in custody


Emanuel to accept online applications for Ald. Sandi Jackson successor

Preckwinkle wants county gun reporting law

Quinn predicts $400 million less for education in next budget

Key aldermen back $33 million in police misconduct settlements



The Los Angeles Times


Gun background-check system deeply flawed

Skelton: Help school districts by letting them raise their own tax revenue

UC regents pledge to sharply expand online education

Alliance of big city school districts aims for more healthful meals


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Mental health, school and safety officials praise much of President Obama's plan to reduce gun violence

Gun shop owner sees Obama's plans play out in his near-empty store

Veterans Treatment Docket holds first graduation



USA Today

Obama challenges Congress to pass new gun regulations

Asthma in kids may be worsened by fast food

Gun range prohibits police after city considers ban

AP examination finds troubled levees nationwide





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