Newspaper Roundup for Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Fox News:
Al Qaeda gaining 'operational capability' despite core losses, report shows
Fox News:
University of Montana quarterback charged with rape
Los Angeles Times:
Ex-leader of major California union faces theft, tax charges
USA Today:
Panetta says U.S. military force is an option against Iran nukes
When all other measures (sanctions, etc.) are exhausted
Politico:
White House insists Iran sanctions are working
Washington Times:
Effort to restrict abortions in D.C. fails in House
Fox News:
Obama landing at base in Ohio threatened by cuts, White House stumped when questioned
Arizona Republic:
Approval sought for medical-marijuana to treat sleeping disorders, skin conditions
The Hill:
Reid, Boehner announce agreement to avoid pre-election gov't shutdown
Washington Times:
GOP: White House pressuring defense industry not to warn of layoffs
Companies dazed by political headache
The Hill:
Boehner pledges to reconvene if Senate acts on fiscal cliff
Fox News:
Obama landing at base threatened by cuts, White House stumped when questioned
Chicago Sun-Times:
Copper thieves steal pipes from Habitat for Humanity homes
USA Today:
Carnival cracks down on passengers who 'save' deck chairs on cruise lines
Items removed after 40 minutes
Fox News:
GSA holds conference at luxurious Opryland as House convenes hearing
Chicago Tribune:
2 dead, 7 wounded in shootings on West and South sides
Chicago Sun-Times:
Chicago public school students protest violence in city
Urge teachers not to strike
Politico:
Max Baucus, Orrin Hatch strike deal on business tax package
Fox News:
California college professor planned shooting at high school after son's suicide, police say
Politico:
Bill to plug leaks doesn’t touch White House
The measure would have almost no impact on the White House
Politico:
Federal Housing Finance Agency Won't let Fannie and Freddie reduce loan principals
Democrats want action for struggling homeowners
Washington Post:
Obama budget chief to Congress: Sequestration ‘not the responsible way’ to cut debt
Washington Post:
D.C. toughens drunk driving law, restores breath test
Politico:
Harry Reid floats claim that Romney didn't pay taxes for 10 years
Washington Times:
More HOV lanes coming to I-95 in Virginia by next year
‘Bold action’ aims to avoid tie-ups
Politico:
WH aide apologizes to Charles Krauthammer over Churchill bust
'I overshot the runway'
USA Today:
Olympic badminton players expelled for trying to lose
Politico:
House bill would terminate federal employees who owe significant taxes
USA Today:
Adult kids living at home on the rise across the nation
USA Today:
Facebook shares hit new low, 43% below IPO price
Providence Journal:
Providence first site for national child well-being effort
USA Today:
New York City penthouse listed for $100 million
Denver Post:
Colorado governor and wife announce separation
They stressed there was no affair and that they had tried "extended counseling"








