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Newspaper Roundup for Friday, August 13, 2010
August 13, 2010
Boston Globe:
Thousands of patient health records ended up in a pile at a public dump
Some of the hospital records contained Social Security numbers and medical diagnoses
Philadelphia Inquirer:
Hospitals say more insured patients can't pay
As employers dump costs onto workers, workers dump costs onto hospitals
New Hampshire Union-Leader:
$150,000 in stimulus money used to preserve nonfunctional bridge that ends with 8-foot drop
Houston Chronicle:
Suspect in teen's slaying was deported twice
One of the men held in girl's death was removed after driving intoxicated
Arizona Republic:
ICE chief: President Obama not soft on illegal immigrants
Also says Obama is not "pro-amnesty"
Boston Globe:
Fruit and Veggie Prescription Program provided farmers’ market coupons
Pilot project, aimed at boosting access to healthy foods, is mostly privately funded
USA Today:
San Francisco proposal would limit toys in kids' meals
Baltimore Sun:
Health officials warn of harmful bacteria in Chesapeake Bay
Vibrio can cause skin infections, gastrointestinal illness
The Hill:
Professional left’ not ready to back an Obama primary challenger in '12
The Hill:
House liberals warn Obama they'll oppose Social Security cuts
The Hill:
Sen Schumer: ‘Sour’ electorate reluctant to give Dems credit
Politico:
Dem group launches 'F*ck Tea' campaign
Agenda Project is a new, progressive group with roots in New York's fundraising scene
Politico:
Harry Reid ad calls Sharron Angle 'dangerous,' 'crazy'
Politico:
Angle won't attend tea party rally on the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend
Organizers said they confirmed her attendance just a week ago
Politico:
N.H. legislator resigns over remark wishing death to Sarah Palin
New York Times:
The era of the congressional appropriator appears to be waning
Earmarks can count as a liability
Los Angeles Times:
News Corp. plans national newspaper for tablet computers and cellphones
Los Angeles Times:
UC Berkeley rolls back its controversial plan for voluntary genetics testing of incoming students
Part of an orientation program called "Bring Your Genes to Cal"
New Hampshire Union-Leader:
Malia Obama spending month at summer camp in NH
Cost of traditional all-girls camp is $5,995, Web site says
Arizona Sun/Seattle Times:
Trooper pinned in car taunted by motorcyclists, who clapped and cheered
Bikers were part of a group the trooper had been chasing before he crashed
Providence Journal:
Teacher unions in R.I., N.Y. to share $5 million grant
Money will be used to develop rigorous teacher evaluations in both states
Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philadelphia Housing Authority chief facing foreclosure
Los Angeles Times:
Proposition 8 backers shift their focus from morality to democracy
Los Angeles Times:
Business groups amp up campaign against marijuana legalization
Politico:
Rangel stops taking ethics questions
Los Angeles Times:
Big banks resisting changes to overdraft fee policies
Boston Globe:
Poison ivy more plentiful and potent than ever
Weather conditions may be a factor in its abundant growth
Washington Times:
Former D.C. felons seek to ban question on forms about incarceration
Say it is discriminatory and costs them housing and jobs
Boston Globe:
Federal government is sellig a lighthouse off the southern Maine coast
The Hill:
House Democrats' frustration with White House spokesman Gibbs boils over
Washington Times:
Lawmakers find overseas cash to fund border security, state aid
Bill raises cost of global business
Washington Post:
Robert Gates's vow to trim number of generals and admirals causing angst
Washington Post:
Man suspected as 'Flint serial killer' tried to settle in Northern Virginia
Christian from Israel worked at mental health center
USA TOday:
Who redefined marriage? Experts say heterosexuals did...
Washington Post/AP:
Dr. Laura apologizes for saying N-word on the air
Said she used it to suggest it should not automatically cause offense
Washington Times:
British researchers suggest that fast-food outlets hand out complimentary cholesterol-lowering drugs
To offset the hazard of their fatty cuisines
USA Today:
NTSB: Kids of all ages should have their own seats
Denver Post:
City funded programs give graffiti arts a legitimate outlet
Baltimore Sun:
NAACP to keep national headquarters in Baltimore, officials say
New Jersey Star-Ledger:
N.J. teachers receive smallest raises in decades
Thousands of patient health records ended up in a pile at a public dump
Some of the hospital records contained Social Security numbers and medical diagnoses
Philadelphia Inquirer:
Hospitals say more insured patients can't pay
As employers dump costs onto workers, workers dump costs onto hospitals
New Hampshire Union-Leader:
$150,000 in stimulus money used to preserve nonfunctional bridge that ends with 8-foot drop
Houston Chronicle:
Suspect in teen's slaying was deported twice
One of the men held in girl's death was removed after driving intoxicated
Arizona Republic:
ICE chief: President Obama not soft on illegal immigrants
Also says Obama is not "pro-amnesty"
Boston Globe:
Fruit and Veggie Prescription Program provided farmers’ market coupons
Pilot project, aimed at boosting access to healthy foods, is mostly privately funded
USA Today:
San Francisco proposal would limit toys in kids' meals
Baltimore Sun:
Health officials warn of harmful bacteria in Chesapeake Bay
Vibrio can cause skin infections, gastrointestinal illness
The Hill:
Professional left’ not ready to back an Obama primary challenger in '12
The Hill:
House liberals warn Obama they'll oppose Social Security cuts
The Hill:
Sen Schumer: ‘Sour’ electorate reluctant to give Dems credit
Politico:
Dem group launches 'F*ck Tea' campaign
Agenda Project is a new, progressive group with roots in New York's fundraising scene
Politico:
Harry Reid ad calls Sharron Angle 'dangerous,' 'crazy'
Politico:
Angle won't attend tea party rally on the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend
Organizers said they confirmed her attendance just a week ago
Politico:
N.H. legislator resigns over remark wishing death to Sarah Palin
New York Times:
The era of the congressional appropriator appears to be waning
Earmarks can count as a liability
Los Angeles Times:
News Corp. plans national newspaper for tablet computers and cellphones
Los Angeles Times:
UC Berkeley rolls back its controversial plan for voluntary genetics testing of incoming students
Part of an orientation program called "Bring Your Genes to Cal"
New Hampshire Union-Leader:
Malia Obama spending month at summer camp in NH
Cost of traditional all-girls camp is $5,995, Web site says
Arizona Sun/Seattle Times:
Trooper pinned in car taunted by motorcyclists, who clapped and cheered
Bikers were part of a group the trooper had been chasing before he crashed
Providence Journal:
Teacher unions in R.I., N.Y. to share $5 million grant
Money will be used to develop rigorous teacher evaluations in both states
Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philadelphia Housing Authority chief facing foreclosure
Los Angeles Times:
Proposition 8 backers shift their focus from morality to democracy
Los Angeles Times:
Business groups amp up campaign against marijuana legalization
Politico:
Rangel stops taking ethics questions
Los Angeles Times:
Big banks resisting changes to overdraft fee policies
Boston Globe:
Poison ivy more plentiful and potent than ever
Weather conditions may be a factor in its abundant growth
Washington Times:
Former D.C. felons seek to ban question on forms about incarceration
Say it is discriminatory and costs them housing and jobs
Boston Globe:
Federal government is sellig a lighthouse off the southern Maine coast
The Hill:
House Democrats' frustration with White House spokesman Gibbs boils over
Washington Times:
Lawmakers find overseas cash to fund border security, state aid
Bill raises cost of global business
Washington Post:
Robert Gates's vow to trim number of generals and admirals causing angst
Washington Post:
Man suspected as 'Flint serial killer' tried to settle in Northern Virginia
Christian from Israel worked at mental health center
USA TOday:
Who redefined marriage? Experts say heterosexuals did...
Washington Post/AP:
Dr. Laura apologizes for saying N-word on the air
Said she used it to suggest it should not automatically cause offense
Washington Times:
British researchers suggest that fast-food outlets hand out complimentary cholesterol-lowering drugs
To offset the hazard of their fatty cuisines
USA Today:
NTSB: Kids of all ages should have their own seats
Denver Post:
City funded programs give graffiti arts a legitimate outlet
Baltimore Sun:
NAACP to keep national headquarters in Baltimore, officials say
New Jersey Star-Ledger:
N.J. teachers receive smallest raises in decades
