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Today in Black America - February 3

POSTED: February 03, 2014, 10:00 am

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Today in Black History:  The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1870, beginning the long struggle for voting rights for Black Americans.

The Seattle Times

Russell Wilson keeps Seahawks on task

Victory parade set for Wednesday


The New York Times

Battles Loom in Many States Over What to Do With Budget Surpluses

Obama Is Tackled by O’Reilly in Pre-Game Interview


Glitches in State Exchanges Give G.O.P. a Cudgel

F.C.C. Says It Will Double Spending on High-Speed Internet in Schools and Libraries


Documents in New Jersey Bridge Scandal Set to Start Pouring In

‘Mass-Transit Super Bowl’ Hits Some Rough Patches in Moving Fans


The Christian Science Monitor

Chris Christie fights back over Bridge-gate. Is he cornered?

Obama report card: Mediocre grades, 'more effort needed' (+video)

BDS activists push SodaStream boycott. Will it work? (+video)



The Star Ledger

Parolees left to their own whims too often: Editorial


New plans for Trenton Central High School head to School Development Authority for OK

Former Jersey City judge's license suspended 6 months for 'ticket fixing'

Chris Christie bridge scandal doesn't rest for Super Bowl; subpoenaed documents due today


The Detroit Free Press

Snyder to propose $322-million funding boost for K-12 education

Editorial: Deal for new Detroit hockey arena should come with stipulations


How mediation has put Detroit bankruptcy on the road to resolution

More black leaders are shifting their views on marijuana


Police: Michigan State University student dies after shooting


Philly.com

In new move, Pa. parole board hears victims' voices

Opportunity knocks for Corbett

Public schools, pensions to top Corbett's budget address

Christie staffer resigns amid probe

Federal investigation of bridge closure could be wide-ranging



The Washington Post

Appeals of health site’s errors go untouched

Are Fox and MSNBC polarizing America? Less than you think.

How high school explains Chris Christie’s problems

Obama takes action to address long-term unemployment

Firms vow ‘fair shot’ for long-term unemployed


O’Malley: Those under 25 expect ‘a new way of leadership’

Private equity’s next move


The Chicago Tribune


Experts: Moving new Medicaid patients out of ER will take time


Foundation taking bids for Obama library


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Debt-settlement legislation would lift fee caps that protect consumers: Kalitha E. Williams at Policy Matters Ohio


United Airlines says it will drastically cut flights from its unprofitable Cleveland hub

Five things you should know about Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson's proposed 2014 city budget


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


APS chief: Snow lessons


The Los Angeles Times


Medi-Cal seen as relief for some, confusing burden for others

Jerry Brown's austerity kick unpopular with advocates for poor

Money pours into campaigns for candidates seeking statewide posts

Wright introduces bill to downgrade nonviolent felony convictions



USA Today


Study: Patients need training on new health insurance


Concerns unfounded: HPV shot doesn't lead teens to sex



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