Politics: Afternoon Edition: Obamas paid 20.5 percent tax rate, 2011 returns show

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, April 13, 2012 HEADLINES Obamas, Bidens release 2011 tax returns The Obamas paid a 20.5 percent tax rate in 2011 on $790,000 in earnings, a big drop from the $1.7 million that the first family reported in 2010. » Read full article Cory Booker saves neighbor from a fire THE FIX | This morning, the Newark mayor saved a neighbor from a burning building. What's next for his political career? » Read full article Former Gabby Giffords aide sees Arizona race as call to civility Ron Barber says "despite everything that's happened, I really believe that people are good at heart." » Read full article Ex-GSA buildings chief called Vegas spending spree 'managerial lapse' Robert Peck gave the manager who organized the junket a slap on the wrist, according to a letter. » Read full article Romney to try to reassure NRA In an address at the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association in St. Louis, Romney plans to pitch himself as a staunch of defender of the right to bear arms. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaking about his experience rescuing a neighbor from a burning building this morning: "I didn't feel bravery, I felt terror. It was a moment I felt very religious, let me put it that way." Q&A DISCUSSIONS The Fix's Chris Cillizza was online at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the latest political news: Q: Do you think Cory Booker has a bigger political future after being mayor of Newark? Chris Cillizza: Yes. Options: 1. Gov 2013 against Christie 2. Senate 2014 if Lautenberg retires 3. Presidential 2016. The third option might be a little too big a lift for him. But who knows? » View full Q&A session MULTIMEDIA Video: Trail Mix: Who will replace Gabby Giffords? The Post's Felicia Sonmez reports from Arizona, where former aide to Gabrielle Giffords Ron Barber is fighting to win his former boss's seat. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy