Obama takes push on tax rates to Michigan
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The president hit the campaign trail, eagerly wading into a local political dispute over labor unions and firing up a crowd of blue-collar engine workers with calls to back his “fiscal cliff” plan to raise taxes on the wealthy.
On Faith
Only love heals
Author offers a faith-based response to the prison problem.
Michelangelo, tolerance and Sistine Chapel ceiling’s 500th anniversary
Rabbi says frescoes offer a barely concealed message of respect for the righteous of all faiths.
Former minister: ‘We atheists love this time of year like everyone else’
In the American public square, there is room at the inn for all of us, says an atheist activist.
Author: Surviving Kate Middleton’s pregnancy disease was a test of faith
An HG sufferer prays the Duchess of Cambridge is spared the kind of treatment many women endure.
Higher Education
U-Va. placed ‘on warning’ over flubbed presidential ouster attempt
President of accrediting body says it would be ‘very unusual’ for college to lose its accreditation.
U-Va. Provost John Simon’s e-mail on accreditation warning
Simon says the warning will not affect federal aid or research funding.
Sen. Mark Warner wishes JMU student ‘good luck on exams’
A confused tweet from a JMU junior prompted a personal greeting from the senator.
Aging Well: Healthy Steps To Feeling Young
A little effort can go a long way. Post reporter Margaret Webb Pressler offers a few tips on healthy aging.
Partial Medicaid expansions won’t get full federal funding, states are told
States had hoped for the option, but the Obama administration says no.
A Nobel Prize winner discusses the potential impact of her discovery
Understanding telomeres might aid fight against cancer and age-related diseases, biologist says.
National Education
What Obama’s debate performance says about his education policy
There is a connection between Obama’s lackluster response to Romney and education policy.
What Romney’s debate performance says about education policy plans
What we learned about Romney’s education policy plans during the debate.
Do kids really learn from failure? Why conventional wisdom is wrong
It is commonly said failures helps kids learn. It turns out that failure may not be as helpful as all that.
Innovations
Women, men and 2013
The Webbmedia Group released its tech trends for 2013 with a notable projection for women in the new year.
Whither NASA?
A committee of experts found confusion within the agency regarding its priorities.
On Leadership
A real ‘binder full of women’
This year, Catalyst isn’t just reporting data on women in business leadership roles. It’s also hoping to do something about it.
From panicked to purposeful
As a leader, you don’t want others to see your vulnerabilities and strengths more clearly than you do.
Doris Kearns Goodwin on life, death and the presidency
Goodwin compares Obama’s and Lincoln’s leadership, and reflects on what it means to be a historian.
Moral values and the fiscal cliff
It may seem counterintuitive, but our political leaders should avoid using the word “compromise” too often.
Exhaustion is not a status symbol
Who are we without productivity as a metric of our worth?
National Blogs & Columns
Vivek Wadhwa
Breaking the silence
Carly Fleischmann had a question for Sen. John Kerry, and her autism wouldn’t stop her, thanks to technological innovation.
Al Kamen
Heavy vetting? A law firm can help.
IN THE LOOP | O’Melveny & Myers looks for potential clients among big-time Obama donors.
Joe Davidson
Lawmaker seeks halt to privatization of airport screening operations
Democrat wants scrutiny of privatized airport screening so costs and benefits can be determined.
The Federal Eye
Rob Nabors: President Obama's guy in the weeds
EYE CATCHERS | A few stories the federal workforce shouldn't miss.
The Checkup by Jennifer Huget and Rob Stein
Physical activity may add years to your life
New research finds physical activity may add years to your life expectancy.
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Featured Videos
Michelle Obama lends a hand at Toys for Tots
On Tuesday, First lady Michelle Obama thanked military families for inspiring her work as she delivered about 900 gifts from White House employees to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign.
NBC News on Zimmerman: Error or intentional thrashing?
Critics contend that NBC News intentionally maligned George Zimmerman regarding the Trayvon Martin case. NBC says it did no such thing.
Delta-Virgin Atlantic deal means access to Heathrow
Delta Air Lines said it will buy almost half of Virgin Atlantic for $360 million as it tries to catch up to competitors in the lucrative New York-to-London travel market.
George Zimmerman must still wear GPS monitor
A Florida judge has denied requests from the defense to end 24-hour GPS monitoring of George Zimmerman while he is out on bond in the fatal shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
Pelosi to Boehner: ‘Thank you’ for bringing ‘cliff’ to House floor
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi followed Speaker John Boehner to the House floor to call him to bring forward a bill to extend tax cuts for income less than $250,000. She thanked Boehner for “finally” bringing the “fiscal cliff” negotiations to the floor.
Boehner: ‘When is the President going to get serious?’
VIDEO | Speaker of the House John Boehner updated the House on “fiscal cliff” negotiations Tuesday, saying “the American people have to be scratching their heads,” as to what President Obama is thinking.
59 Seconds: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
VIDEO | The Post’s Emi Kolawole offers news on the X-37B space plane, HSBC, and the real story behind the CIA operative portrayed in “Zero Dark Thirty.”
Beyonce and Pepsi announce advertising partnership
Beyonce and Pepsi announce advertising partnership
Obama: Manufacturing ‘growing at fastest pace since 1990s’
At a Diesel plant in Detroit Monday, President Obama said “American manufacturing is growing at the fastest pace since the 1990s,” and credited the recovering economy in part to this boost.
Sean Penn: Chavez is an ‘inspiration’
Actor Sean Penn expressed admiration for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at a candlelight vigil in Bolivia's capital Monday. Chavez is in Cuba for an operation to treat an unspecified cancer, with fears for his health across Latin America.
‘Les Mis’ premieres in New York
Anne Hathaway, joined by her co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried, rocked the red carpet at the New York premiere of “Les Miserables.”
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s Ed O’Keefe interviews Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) about why she’s leaving the Senate, meeting her husband on the Hill and her next steps in politics.
Cowboys' Brent charged with intoxication manslaughter
Cowboys' Brent charged with intoxication manslaughter
O'Reilly attacks 'race hustlers'
Jason Whitlock uses the language of race to address his refusal to appear on "The O'Reilly Factor."
Panetta: No ‘new aggressive steps’ from Syria
VIDEO | Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Syria is not showing any new signs that it's preparing to use chemical weapons. Panetta commented while flying to Kuwait.
HSBC to pay $1.9B settlement in laundering case
VIDEO | British-owned bank HSBC is paying $1.9B to settle a US money-laundering probe. The bank was investigated for involvement in the transfer of funds from Mexican drug cartels and sanctioned nations like Iran.Elsewhere in National
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