Senate blocks legislation to extend Bush-era tax cuts
The Senate on Saturday rejected two Democratic proposals to let tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans expire, a symbolic but bitter defeat that now forces the Democratic majority to compromise with Republicans or risk allowing tax breaks to lapse for virtually everyone at year's end.
(By Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post)
Washington Post analysis: Why Pepco can't keep the lights on
(By Joe Stephens and Mary Pat Flaherty, The Washington Post)
Tension grows between Calif. Muslims, FBI after informant infiltrates mosque
(By Jerry Markon, The Washington Post)
Some deck the halls earlier, others check the calendar
(By Steve Hendrix, The Washington Post)
Donovan McNabb and Redskins' offense suffer from a lack of playmakers heading into game vs. Giants
(By Barry Svrluga, The Washington Post)
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