Dates of Publication in the Washington Post
What happened on January 01, 2012
NATIONAL
OPINIONS
Medical experiments on humans By Editorial Board
Ron Paul’s quest to undo the party of Lincoln By Michael Gerson
Overcharged By Editorial Board
Can a messiah win twice? By E.j. Dionne Jr
Why Obama will (won’t) win in 2012 By Robert J. Samuelson
Our post-Iraq obligation
Fixing Medicare and other obligations
D.C.’s lesson for Congress
The drug problem on two fronts
Layoffs should be no gentler in the military than in the civilian world
The Arctic is vital to national security
Follow the money in D.C. By Editorial Board
In Egypt, jailed but not broken By Ilan Grapel
LIFESTYLE
Dave Barry’s Year in Review: The 2011 Festival of Sleaze By Dave Barry
Philosophers debate meaning of meaning at annual conference By Monica Hesse
Hints From Heloise: The work of washing soap By Heloise
Ask Amy: Faux wedding brings on real irritation By Amy Dickinson
BUSINESS
Pieces of Mosaic District coming together By Danielle Douglas
At District-based Audax Health, a young CEO, a seasoned board and a tricky market By Steven Overly
Navy’s worst-case cost overrun tops $1 billion for aircraft carrier Gerald Ford By Tony Capaccio
Exxon awarded $908 million to compensate for Venezuelan nationalization By Brian Ellsworth and Marianna Parraga
How to shine during job interviews By Jeffrey Kudisch
Washington area witnesses revival in menswear By Danielle Douglas
Interior designer creates giving circle to save dance company By Vanessa Small
Local firm turns data and analysis into profitable advice By Thomas Heath
Business Rx: Words of encouragement for finding employees who fit
At Near Infinity, gift-giving goes beyond the holidays By Abha Bhattarai
Appointments and promotions: Week of Jan. 2
New at the Top: David F. Melcher, Exelis Inc.
Sweat couture By Danielle Douglas
Employers — prepare for these tax hikes in 2012 By Charlie Wolf
Gyms evolve By Jonathan O’connell
PC Recycler takes aim at cybersecurity issues By Thomas Heath
Bend & stretch By Catherine Ho
Washington area business diary for week of Jan. 2
Intro: Let’s get physical By Danielle Douglas
There’s big money in children’s sports. My empty wallet proves it. By Dan Beyers
Some contractors look to team on radio program By Marjorie Censer
Local banks selling fewer troubled loans By Danielle Douglas
COPT expands plan to sell off some assets By Marjorie Censer
Washington-area bankruptcies
Let’s get physical
Defending Facebook in ownership claim By Catherine Ho
CoStar: Renters willing to pay more to avoid region’s traffic congestion By Stephanie Hession
Deltek: For government contracts, here’s what on the cards for the second quarter By Kevin Plexico
Lawyers cautiously optimistic about hiring in Q1; Arent Fox adds health policy adviser By Catherine Ho
Economic news for week of Jan. 2, 2012 By Neil Irwin
Two restaurants chosen for District office building By Jonathan O'connell
Hilton recycles soap to help others in need
LOCAL
Viola Drath: A remarkable life hijacked By Josh White
Some Anglicans apply to join the Catholic Church By Michelle Boorstein
Eva Zeisel, groundbreaking designer, dies By Emily Langer
As Redskins’ struggles drag on, so does court challenge to name By Courtland Milloy
In India, a college building boom By Sarah Garland, In Patna and India
Stephen J. McCormick, longtime radio and TV broadcaster, dies at 97 By Matt Schudel
Rainbow caps a balmy day in Washington region By Martin Weil
Arlington reports zero homicides in 2011 By Martin Weil
Where are they now? By John Kelly
Some students, parents left asking: What holiday? By Emma Brown
The year ahead for D.C. region’s commuters By Robert Thomson and Mark Berman
Washington area’s first baby of 2012 adds a fifth person to Upper Marlboro family By Donna St. George
New bag tax takes effect in Montgomery County By Katherine Shaver and Victor Zapana
ENTERTAINMENT
WORLD
Iran seeking to expand influence in Latin America By Joby Warrick
India’s drug trials fuel consent controversy By Rama Lakshmi
Iran claims nuclear fuel advance, test-fires missile in Gulf By Parisa Hafezi
Argentine sports obsession sprouts sportswriter schools By Juan Forero
Strong quake rocks Japan; no damage reported By Chico Harlan
North Korea promises prosperity, demands loyalty to new leader in editorial By Chico Harlan
POLITICS
GOP’s election battle plan: Use Obama’s own words against him By Peter Wallsten
The line on the Iowa caucuses: Romney has best odds, Santorum has the momentum By Chris Cillizza
In Iowa, Republicans make final push before voting begins By Nia-malika Henderson
For Romney, a ‘big hill to climb’ with conservatives By Amy Gardner and Rosalind S. Helderman
‘Life is good’ in Iowa’s Washington, but the candidates keep raising alarms By Eli Saslow
This time around, Mitt Romney’s sons are more scarce on campaign trail By Sandhya Somashekhar
Ron Paul leaves rosy outlooks, campaign promises to the other GOP candidates By Nia-malika Henderson
SPORTS
More Than a Game: D.C. basketball tournament brings with it a history lesson
Grossman hopes to return next season By Rick Maese
Ravens beat Bengals, win AFC North By Jeff Zrebiec
Redskins and Mike Shanahan immersed in an ugly rebuilding process By Thomas Boswell
Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan needs the right parts, especially at quarterback By Jason Reid
Wizards vs. Celtics: Slow start dooms Washington to 0-4 start to season By Michael Lee
NFL playoff picture: Giants win NFC East; Ravens claim AFC North and a first-round bye; Broncos reach postseason By Gene Wang and Mark Maske
Redskins vs. Eagles: A season of woes packed into one game as Washington loses to Philadelphia, 34-10 By Mike Jones
Michigan football enters 2012 Sugar Bowl with a new attitude on defense By Mark Giannotto
Couch Slouch: As for sports, time for a New Year’s revolution By Norman Chad
Your guide to the Jan. 2 bowl games
Redskins vs. Eagles: Special teams are a major problem in Washington’s 34-10 loss By Barry Svrluga
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