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Sunday, September 26, 2004
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Violence in Iraq Belies Claims of Calm
Attacks against U.S. troops, Iraqi forces and contractors occur daily and have spread to parts of Iraq that had been relatively peaceful.
(By Rajiv Chandrasekaran, The Washington Post)
U.S., Iraq Prepare Offensive to Pave Way for Election
(The Washington Post)
Insiders Worked Both Sides of Gaming Issue
E-mails Suggest Men Tried to Exploit Closure of Casino for Huge Fees From Tribe
(The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Presidential Election May Hinge on Debates
For Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.), beating Bush in debates will be no easy matter, judging from the extensive record Bush and Kerry have compiled in televised face-offs.
(By David Von Drehle, The Washington Post)
A Month That Is Ripe for Diversion
September Controversies Also Marked Previous Political Races
(The Washington Post)
Tight Race in S.D. Constrains Daschle
(The Washington Post)
College-Age Voters Feel Tug of Recruiters
(The Washington Post)
On the Hill's Party Circuit, It's Grin, Graze, Repeat
(The Washington Post)
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NATION
In the Bible Belt, Acceptance Is Hard-Won
Oklahoma teen's journey parallels the state's fight against same-sex marriage as the sweeping changes of 2003 push gays more toward the mainstream than ever.
(By Anne Hull, The Washington Post)
Insiders Worked Both Sides of Gaming Issue
E-mails Suggest Men Tried to Exploit Closure of Casino for Huge Fees From Tribe
(The Washington Post)
U.S., Iraq Prepare Offensive to Pave Way for Election
(The Washington Post)
More Nation
WORLD
Violence in Iraq Belies Claims of Calm
Attacks against U.S. troops, Iraqi forces and contractors occur daily and have spread to parts of Iraq that had been relatively peaceful.
(By Rajiv Chandrasekaran, The Washington Post)
Before Vote, Tense Silence Envelops Afghan Campaign
Many Are Expressing Fear of Violence, Manipulation in 1st Presidential Race
(The Washington Post)
Sudan Says Opposition Was Plotting Coup Attacks
(The Washington Post)
In Damascus, The Ancient Is Now the Chic
Young Syrians Spark Gentrification Of 3,000-Year-Old Neighborhood
(The Washington Post)
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METRO
Anacostia's Fast Appeal
Talk of sports stadiums could dramatically accelerate the pace of development along Anacostia's riverfront.
(By Debbi Wilgoren, The Washington Post)
On the Hill's Party Circuit, It's Grin, Graze, Repeat
(The Washington Post)
Schools Chief Raises Scores, Ruffles Pr. George's
(The Washington Post)
Arrest Scandal Unravels A Tightknit Community
Quarrels Linger Since Alexandria Official's DWI
(The Washington Post)
Community Fair Aims to Answer Needs of SE Residents
(The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Poverty Up as Welfare Enrollment Declines
Though the number of welfare recipients continues to decline, poverty rates -- particularly for single mothers and children -- have surged in recent years.
(By Griff Witte, The Washington Post)
Miracle Infomercials
TV's Hard Sells Are a $256 Billion Business
(The Washington Post)
A Less Painful Conversion
(The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Imperfectly Portable
Portable Media Center -- a new, Microsoft-conceived handheld device that presents video, photos and music -- would be a decent idea if there weren't such things as lampposts. Or street signs. Or trees. Or other cars.
(By Rob Pegoraro, The Washington Post)
Quicken, Money Duel to a Draw
(The Washington Post)
AskJeeves's Butler Trying To Do It Better
(The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Gibbs Picks Brunell
Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs ends the suspense over his starting quarterback for Monday night's game against Dallas by announcing Mark Brunell will get the call.
(By Nunyo Demasio, The Washington Post)
Terps Aren't Perfect, but Are Productive
Statham's 362 Passing Yards, Four TDs Come With Three INTs : Maryland 55, Duke 21
(The Washington Post)
Hokies Are Left Black and Blue
Va. Tech Yields 10 Sacks, Misses FG at End : North Carolina State 17, Virginia Tech 16
(The Washington Post)
For United, Insults and Injury
Nelsen Ejected, Moreno Hurt; Columbus's Unbeaten Streak at 3 Months: Crew 1, United 0
(The Washington Post)
Melvin and Beard Combine for 30 Points, Mystics Win
Mystics 67, Sun 59
(The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Stuck on Prevention
A privately funded needle exchange program in the District is providing addicts a few CCs of protection.
(By Jose Antonio Vargas, The Washington Post)
Here's the Pitch, but No One's at Bat
With Kids, the Expos Face A Long Slide Into Home
(The Washington Post)
I Came, I Saw, I Flirted: Latin Lover For Beginners
(The Washington Post)
LIFE IS SHORT | Autobiography as Haiku
(The Washington Post)
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EDITORIALS, OPINIONS AND LETTERS
The Choice on Energy
ENERGY POLICY stands out as an issue on which the presidential candidates have distinct philosophies. The president has said that his energy goals...
The Iraq Debate
THE PRESIDENTIAL campaign debate on Iraq grew considerably sharper -- and clearer -- over the past week. President Bush and visiting Iraqi Prime Minister...
Moonshadow Boxing
LAST WEEK, an airplane flying to Washington Dulles International Airport was diverted to Bangor, Maine, where the pop singer formerly known as Cat...
A New Tax Cut
PRESIDENT BUSH is getting ready to sign his fourth tax bill in four years. Mr. Bush came into office at a time of budget surpluses proposing an audacious...
Tax-Cap Folly
MONTGOMERY COUNTY figures on most lists of America's affluent places, and county residents, though ever more diverse, have come to expect public schools,...
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