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		Friday, July 29, 2011 Must Read Stories Today
Japan told of more radiation exposure Japanese authorities this week released information that paints a more worrisome picture of the ongoing nuclear crisis than the central government has previously admitted. House doesn't vote on GOP debt bill Lacking enough support to pass their debt-limit bill, House Republican leaders postponed a scheduled vote Thursday and were working feverishly behind closed doors to try to round up votes, though the delay further complicates matters as all sides struggle to beat an Aug. 2 deadline. States no longer wedded to idea of alimony for life The traditional idea that post-divorce alimony payments should last "until death do us part" may itself be on its deathbed. Business leaders air growing unhappiness with Obama As the economic recovery stalls and the debt debate in Washington fuels market uncertainty, business leaders — many of whom were once close to the White House — are increasingly airing their fears that President Obama's policies are stifling job creation. D.C. police chief rebuked again on demotion policies Metropolitan Police Department Chief Cathy L. Lanier's policy of demoting command staff without cause or a hearing has been rebuked — again — in a recent ruling by the D.C. Office of Employee Appeals. Catholic University faces test to same-sex dorm plan A local law professor and legal activist is challenging Catholic University's much-touted plans to begin converting to all-male and all-female dorms starting this fall, saying the plan violates city statutes forbidding sex discrimination. Day job puts Virginia Democrat at odds with Obama An organization headed by Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Brian Moran is suing the Obama administration. And it's making some state Democrats uncomfortable. War of words erupts before Iowa straw poll Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty fired first, questioning whether Rep. Michele Bachmann's migraines disqualified her from becoming president, and ripping into her congressional record as "nonexistent." She then fired back, blasting him for selling out the conservative brand while in office and leaving their home state in financial tatters. Recession really puts the bite on tooth fairy Even the tooth fairy is feeling the bite of the recession. Recruiters pressed to reach out to gays once ban is lifted An underground gay group in the military wants recruiters to reach out to the gay community in the same way they target blacks, Hispanics and women. Sure, they look blue, but are the Smurfs closet Reds? As Papa Smurf and friends re-enter the cultural atmosphere, there's no dodging the question: Are the Smurfs now, or they have ever been ... communist? Manchester United, Barcelona set for match at FedEx Field Just nine weeks ago, Manchester United and FC Barcelona met before a worldwide audience of more than 300 million in the UEFA Champions League final — a clash of soccer titans played out on the grandest of stages. U.S. accuses Iran of 'secret deal' with al Qaeda The Obama administration accused Iran on Thursday of entering into a "secret deal" with an al Qaeda offshoot that provides money and recruits for attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Treasury Department designated six members of the unit as terrorists subject to U.S. sanctions. D.C. bike-sharing program crippled by own success This summer, the city's innovative bike-sharing program has been crippled by its own success when it comes to commuting during rush hour, with bike racks completely empty — or just as often, completely full, making it impossible to drop off a bike. FBI: AWOL soldier had bomb materials near Fort Hood An AWOL Muslim soldier who had been granted conscientious objector status earlier this year was arrested after bomb-making materials were found in his motel room near Fort Hood, the same Texas Army post where 13 people were killed in a 2009 shooting rampage blamed on an Army psychiatrist, an FBI spokesman said Thursday. Redskins trade Haynesworth to Patriots The Washington Redskins have traded maligned defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots for a 2013 fifth-round draft choice, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Commentary MILLER: Economy in the balance House Speaker John A. Boehner scheduled a vote on the one bill that would take the nation off the path to certain bankruptcy. In exchange for some GOP votes on his debt-ceiling deal, Mr. Boehner set a possible Friday vote on the Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA). Democrats ought to put partisanship aside and embrace this fiscally responsible measure. NUGENT: NEA - master of disaster If the disturbing documentary "Waiting for Superman" didn't convince you that a massive overhaul of the public education system is necessary, maybe the massive cheating scandal erupting in the Atlanta public school system will. CARDENAS: Assessing the debt damage Winston Churchill once said, "You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else." That's exactly where we find ourselves, again. MILLOY: EPA's air-quality overkill The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to kill more jobs with another make-believe air-pollution scare. Although congressional Republicans and businesses oppose the coming rules tightening ground-level ozone standards, they once again have opted to fight the agency with both arms tied behind their backs. EDITORIAL: Economics on the brink The clock is chiming the 11th hour as the United States approaches default on its sovereign debt - or so we are told. The drama over the supposed Aug. 2 deadline always has been contrived. 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