It's unclear whether the provisions can accomplish president's goals of boosting nation's economic recovery and the political prospects of Democrats.

Lori Montgomery

• Proposal for infrastructure projects may hit wall
• White House, ex-budget director at odds

Reports about corruption in Afghanistan are undermining public support for the war among NATO allies, military alliance's leader warns.

Craig Whitlock

Fla. church rejects warnings from Gen. Petraeus, others that demonstration may "endanger troops."

Tara Bahrampour and Michelle Boorstein

• On Faith: America's image | Sign of things to come?
• Protesters denounce pastor's plan

THE FIX | Speculation swirls after Chicago chief Richard Daley's surpise retirement decision.

Chris Cillizza

• Media Notes: Meet the new boss, John Boehner
• Poll: More Americans trust GOP to fix economy

First servicemen die since end of combat missions as Iraqi fires on troops guarding a commander.

Leila Fadel and Marwan Anie

There are two divergent accounts of why editor of top literary journal decided to shoot himself.

Daniel de Vise

Latest PostsBlog Directory

News Columns

Close

• Tom Toles: Taking off

• Ann Telnaes: Majority would vote Republican in midterms

• Post Now: Firefighter seriously burned in house fire

• Redskins Insider: Local officials declare "Redskins Kickoff Week"

• PostPartisan: Lady Gaga and the curse of Washington celebrity

• Nationals Journal: Game 139 discussion thread: Mets vs. Nationals

• D.C. Wire: Moten debating Barry tonight on Fox 5

• Ezra Klein: Reconciliation

• Going Out Gurus: Nightlife Agenda

• D.C. Sports Bog: Jerry Jones "amazed" Dan Snyder hasn't won a Super Bowl

• Wizards Insider: Yi Jianlian, China, ousted from FIBA world championships

• Celebritology: Angelina Jolie visits Pakistan, meets victims of the recent flood (Pictures)

• The Plum Line: Happy Hour Roundup

• The Fix: Afternoon Fix: Chicago Mayor Daley won't seek reelection, all eyes on Rahm

• Spy Talk: Gareth Williams probe focuses on mystery couple

• Terrapins Insider: Why Gary Williams will like Kevin Anderson

• NFL News Feed: NFL guarantees benefits for retired players if labor pact expires

• Virginia Politics: Va. alters ID policy after nun's death in accident

• The Checkup: Federal judge denies motion to lift stem cell funding block

• D.C. Schools Insider: DCPS stories worth reading

• Recruiting Insider: Maryland recruit Delonte Morton makes impact

• The Crime Scene: Off-duty officer charged with assault

• Post Tech: HP sues former CEO Mark Hurd for going to rival Oracle

• Capital Weather Gang: PM Update: Heat blasts, but prepares to leave

• Capitals Insider: Caps' draft picks eager to prove themselves at rookie camp

• All We Can Eat: Beer: Fermentables in your future

• Reliable Source: While we were out...

• 44: Ad of the day: Mike Castle's 'Snapshot' of Christine O'Donnell

• Class Struggle: Why 17-year-olds' scores have stalled since the '70s

• Click Track: Lady Gaga and all of her awesome outfits come to Verizon Center tonight

• Post Mortem: ELO Member Mike Edwards Dies Age 62

• Soccer Insider: Tuesday kickaround: FIFA tour, Jay DeMerit, D.C. United, Washington Freedom, college soccer

• College Inc.: Gallaudet students question response time in death

• Campus Overload: George Mason hosts epic dodgeball game

• Comic Riffs: ANIMATION OF THE DAY: The 'Google Balls' Doodle (and our Fave 5 theories about What It Means)

• Story Lab: Pick of the day: Lessons from oil spills past

• Faster Forward: Google bouncing-balls logo amuses, bemuses visitors