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How the State of Union puts the 2012 election in play
Obama's speech will occur in an atmosphere of bipartisanship, but the parties are still looking to the elections.
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Legislators counter Gregoire's ferry plan with one of their own
A new bipartisan proposal would focus on trimming costs instead of creating a regional taxing district. And this may come as a surprise: Even some passengers say routes could be trimmed.
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What can we learn from the struggles of Baltimore public schools?
Dr. Andres Alonso, Baltimore City Schools CEO, has put one of the nation's worst districts on the road to success. For starters, he had to confront entrenched punitive attitudes toward kids.
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An ironic twist for Congressional ethics
A curious benefit of the new GOP leadership is the continuation of an independent watchdog agency with plenty of bark and bite.
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Obama's speech captures what we have in common
The president's speech in Tucson reflects deep elements of America's life and our economic, cultural, and political values.