Dates of Publication in the Washington Post
What happened on February 12, 2012
LOCAL
Suspended from school in early grades By Donna St. George
Deadly virus hits turtles, tadpoles in Montgomery County By Katherine Shaver
Virginia lawmakers debate teacher tenure By Emma Brown
Virginia Democrats talk of a comeback over dinner By Anita Kumar
Congress debates federal oversight for subways By Dana Hedgpeth
Fighting over fad with meager results By Jay Mathews
Same-sex marriage backers courting Maryland Republicans By John Wagner
Death near Lincoln Memorial believed to be suicide By Theresa Vargas and Hamil R. Harris
You know what really pushes my buttons? By John Kelly
Feds to help Prince George’s revamp its housing programs By Miranda S. Spivack
After painting Loudoun red, GOP sees county as a key in 2012 elections By Caitlin Gibson
Wind topples tree, pins woman in bed By Martin Weil
WORLD
In China, private colleges, universities multiply to meet higher-education demand By Sarah Butrymowicz
India debates limits to freedom of expression By Simon Denyer
China’s president-in-waiting heads to Washington for a visit crucial to both nations By William Wan
Views from China’s vice president
Arab League calls for joint mission with U.N. in Syria By Liz Sly
Capriles wins Venezuela’s first opposition primary vote, will challenge Chavez By Fabiola Sanchez Ian James
Greece’s parliament approves austerity measures By Michael Birnbaum
LIFESTYLE
In new book, Muslim American women tell their own love (and sex) stories By Laura Sessions Stepp
“Josephine Tonight” could be a better show tomorrow By Jane Horwitz
Grammys leave local artists little to celebrate By Chris Richards
Hints From Heloise: Explosive soda! By Heloise
Jay Mathews: Santorum’s success no shock to me — he’s the tallest By Jay Mathews
Ask Amy: Army of bridesmaids excludes one recruit By Amy Dickinson
Hop to it: Enter 2012’s Peeps Show
Nordic Voices takes audience on harmonious journey through time By Cecelia Porter
Music Review: Willie Nile at Jammin’ Java By Dave Mckenna
Music Review: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center By Tom Huizenga
Virginia Opera presents Philip Glass’s ‘Orphee’ at George Mason University By Anne Midgette
Cellist Sol Gabetta makes D.C. debut at Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater By Robert Battey
POLITICS
BUSINESS
Air Force pares contracts in cost-reduction move By Nick Taborek
Review: Sony PlayStation Vita handheld gaming system By Joshua Topolsky
John Backus: Mitt Romney’s winning formula By John Backus
Community banks and credit unions brace for end of Fannie, Freddie By Danielle Douglas
Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Feb. 13
Budget cut hits region’s legal aid groups By Catherine Ho
Where the wealth keeps growing By Danielle Douglas
Calumet Photography to take over remaining Penn Camera stores By Danielle Douglas
Firm’s wedding gift to employees: An extra week off By Abha Bhattarai
Business Rx: How to keep investors happy as you spend money to grow
CoStar: Area’s commercial development slowly resuming By Stephanie Hession
Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 13
Washington-area events: Week of Feb. 13
Small-biz group adds focus on charity By Vanessa Small
Washington area business diary for week of Feb. 13 By Shawn Selby
Can new apartment sales be sustained? By Jonathan O'connell
Local florists say the bloom is back on Valentine’s Day By Danielle Douglas
Editor’s Note: I’m willing to share this column, but I’m not so sure about sharing other things By Dan Beyers
Romney to Va.’s tech leaders: ‘I love you’ By Marjorie Censer
Capital Buzz: Reston headset maker is now a movie star By Thomas Heath
Government contract awards: Week of Feb. 13
Deltek: Don’t expect much money for infrastructure By Brian Lamee
For the wealthy, the experience is what’s important By Abha Bhattarai
Delta: Property trends, opportunities for 2012 By Sandy Paul
M&A data offers clues for area entrepreneurs By Steven Overly
Trump deal could be first of several in downtown area By Jonathan O’connell
Analysts aren’t sharing defense contractors’ optimism about foreign sales By Marjorie Censer
Subaru Foundation seeks to raise profile in Washington area
Washington area appointments and promotions: Week of Feb. 13
Jacob Lew defends Obama’s spending plan By Lori Montgomery
Army adopts ‘buy less more often’ for networking gear By Marjorie Censer
Career Coach: Online chat covers telecommuting problem, staying employed to find a new job By Joyce E. A. Russell
Arnold & Porter advertising lawyers jump to Venable By Catherine Ho
New at the top: Deb Hauser, president and executive director of Advocates for Youth
Going public gave boost to Walker & Dunlop By Danielle Douglas
NEWS
SPORTS
Phil Mickelson outplays Tiger Woods, wins Pebble Beach National Pro-Am By Associated Press
Maryland women vs. Miami: Sixth-ranked Hurricanes hold on at the end to beat No. 8 Terrapins By Gene Wang
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College: Hokies come from behind to win a close game, for a change By Mark Giannotto
Georgetown vs. St. John’s: Five Hoyas score in double figures in win By Tarik El-bashir
TV and radio listings: Feb. 12
Wizards vs. Pistons: John Wall finishes with 15 assists as Washington cruises on the road By Michael Lee
TV and radio listings: February 13
Capitals vs. Rangers: Ryan Callahan’s hot streak continues as Washington falls, 3-2 By Katie Carrera
Freedom-South Riding wins Virginia AAA Northwest Region gymastics title By Louis Nelson
Couch Slouch: This column has gone to the dogs By Norman Chad
NATIONAL
ENTERTAINMENT
Whitney Houston dies at age 48 By Emily Langer
‘The Confession’: An ingenious new mystery by Charles Todd By Maureen Corrigan
OPINIONS
Budget quagmire revealed by Social Security disability program By Robert J. Samuelson
A religious freedom puzzle
The Framers’ view of the nation’s capital
European airfare war By Editorial Board
How to win over students to healthy food
Requiring ultrasounds has no downside
Different liberal camps divide progressives By Fred Hiatt
A cyber risk to the U.S. By Editorial Board
Good government at work
U.S. torture should be exposed
Contraception and the cost of culture wars By E.j. Dionne Jr
The ‘drum major’ in context By Editorial Board
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