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RNC: Breast cancer recommendations may lead to 'rationing'
Leaders of the Republican National Committee say revised recommendations issued by a government-funded panel that say women only need to be screened for breast cancer after the age of 50 could be the beginning of health care rationing by the government.
$18M to AARP in stimulus produces 500 jobs
The $18 million the AARP received from President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package has only produced only 500 jobs to date, but is being used to train thousands.
Caps recall John Carlson, shuffle lines
First-round pick could make debut tomorrow night
Strasburg's mental game
The Nats' top prospect doesn't just try to overpower hitters. He actually understands how to pitch.
Schumer in '01: Those who attack the U.S. don't deserve same due process as Americans
Sen. Charles Schumer's (D - NY) support of the Obama administration's use of the civil court system to try terrorist suspects is odd to say the least. Immediately following attacks on September 11 in December, the Senate Judiciary Committee met to discuss the idea of prosecuting terrorists in military tribunals. According to the hearing's transcript, Schumer was in favor of military tribunals to try terrorist suspects
Lead fishing tackle ban in the news once again
Years ago, a warning went out that lead fishing tackle – sinkers, especially – were killing loons that ingested some of the lead that was lost by anglers. But was it just one more unsupported wacky move by the “politically correct?”
Off the beaten path online: Sarah Palin gives Oprah biggest audience in two years
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Sarah Palin gave Oprah her biggest audience in two years, Hillsdale College explores charter school opportunities, and Harry Reid proposes a tax on cosmetic surgery.
Wizards 108, Cavaliers 91
Jamison's return powers Wiz to comeback, Arenas still having mental issues, Butler happy to have Jamison back, and D-Steve tops LeBron.
Haynesworth vs. Gurode
The Redskins' Albert Haynesworth faces Dallas' Andre Gurode face each other for first time since The Stomp.
Wizards healthy for Cavs
Washington's original starting five will play together at last against short-handed Cavaliers
Wizards vs. Cavs pregame
Washington's original starting five will play together at last against short-handed Cavaliers
Zorn is pro helmet
Jim Zorn doesn't like the idea of players practicing without helmets.
Out-of-Town Q&A: Dallas Cowboys
Three questions with Dallas Morning News beat writer Todd Archer
Nats hire Davey Johnson
The Nationals have named Davey Johnson, veteran of four major-league managerial jobs and a stint with the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, senior advisor to the general manager.
Rogers not downbeat
Carlos Rogers, benched last week, might not keep his starting job this week, but he's not as downbeat about it as he was when he was sat down last year.
