Newspaper Roundup for Tuesday, August 7, 2012

August 7, 2012

The Hill:
Rasmussen: Obama overtakes Romney in national tracking poll
Obama leads Romney 47-45 percent in daily tracking poll released Monday.

Washington Post:
Parents’ insurance covers children up to age 26 — but not for pregnancy

Philadelphia Inquirer:
A Penn State trustee says he'll appeal NCAA sanctions
Argues that Freeh investigation should not have been basis for sanctions

USA Today:
CDC says graphic anti-smoking ads work, more on way

Los Angeles Times:
California bill would provide a modest sum to retirees who don't have pensions or 401(k)s
Business groups strongly oppose bill creating low-income workers' retirement plan

USA Today:
House cats kill more critters than thought; blamed for bird decline

The Hill:
Missouri’s hotly contested Republican Senate primary will be decided on Tuesday
Competitive primaries also taking place in Michigan

Washington Times:
Romney ad blitz focuses on economic trust
Millions put into TV message

Fox News:
Former candidate Santorum to speak at GOP convention

The Hill:
Romney announces bus tour will travel to four swing states

Washington Post:
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool nearly ready after $34 million reconstruction

Providence Journal:
RI prison inmate receives liver transplant
State says it must provide the care under a 1975 U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Fox News:
Louisiana teachers union threatens to sue private schools over voucher program

Houston Chronicle/AP:
Trayvon Martin's mother seeks money from HOA, state fund

BBC:
Nigeria church attack in Kogi state 'kills 19'

Miami Herald:
Lawmakers chide U.S. for wasting taxpayer money on historic Miami federal courthouse

BBC:
New Zealand dormant volcano erupts after a century

USA Today:
Fire erupts at Chevron refinery in California

Chicago Sun-Times:
Illinois full of cash, if not votes, for Mitt Romney

Chicago Tribune:
Pediatric surgeon raced to save boys in lake despite his kids' concerns
U. of C. physician 'had the biggest heart,' widow says

Denver Post:
James Holmes' doctor went to cops, ABC News says

Fox News:
Cape Cod beaches working on plan of attack to combat shark attacks

Fox News:
States passing fewer immigration laws, report shows

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