Monday Morning Headlines [Aug 27, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, August 27, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS NATION Texas counties consider expanding Medicaid themselves With GOP Gov. Rick Perry vowing not to go along with the the Medicaid expansion in President Obama's health-care law, some Texas county officials are floating a novel alternative: What if they were to band together and do their own Medicaid expansion? ( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post) Alaska pursuing unconventional shale oil development to fill its pipeline Alaska is exploring the possibility of extracting oil from the source rock on the state's North Slope. ( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post LOCAL Back to school in the D.C. area Students across the region are heading back to class Monday, the first day of school. ( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post) Suspect in killing surrenders Police say the killer shot a 35-year-old man in an Oxon Hill house, then dragged him outside and shot him again. ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) Prince William changes how it will fund nonprofit groups Prince William County officials unveiled a process for funding community nonprofit groups and requiring stricter reporting standards. ( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post) Prince William County news in brief Lake Manassas Dam project finished ahead of schedule; Prince William ranked eighth for job growth by CNN Money; Marine Corps Museum wins TripAdvisor certificate. (, The Washington Post) Prince William County development projects An update on some planned developments in Prince William County. (, The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS Regardless of who you support, which candidate do you trust to do a better job handling education - (Obama) or (Romney)? (Half sample) ( by  , The Washington Post) Regardless of who you support, which candidate do you trust to do a better job handling international affairs - (Obama) or (Romney)? (Half sample) ( by  , The Washington Post) another subject, what is your view of the tea party political movement - would you say you support it strongly, support it somewhat, oppose it somewhat or oppose it strongly? ( by  , The Washington Post) Just your best guess, who do you think will win the presidential election this year- (Obama) or (Romney)? ( by  , The Washington Post) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a... ( by  , The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE To prevent a dropout, tune in A letter writer who disavowed the high school scene offers tips for today's parents. (, The Washington Post) Black dancers promote Lindy Hop Sonny Allen was one of the few African Americans present at the International Lindy Hop Championships over the weekend. ( by Michael Livingston II , The Washington Post) Al Green: still nimble after all these years Al Green proves that, like any successful politician, a great singer knows how to work the room. ( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post) The mediums without a message Predictions are their bread and butter but don't ask mediums of the Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association to say who will win the 2012 presidency. ( by Annie Groer , The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post BUSINESS Targeting the gluten-sensitive, with an eye on cost Serving a gluten-free menu could cost restaurants more in terms of time and ingredients, but could also lead to innovations in cooking. ( by Mohana Ravindranath , The Washington Post) Washington area bankruptcy filings, week of Aug. 27 These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices. (, The Washington Post) Huawei expands lobbying amid national security probe by Congress China's biggest maker of phone equipment, has quadrupled spending on lobbyists in Washington as a House panel investigates whether its expansion in the United States poses a security threat. ( by Eric Engleman and Jonathan D. Salant , Bloomberg) New at the top: Adam Chasse, RxTrials Adam Chasse used skills he'd developed as a musician in an entirely different career. (, The Washington Post) D.C. business events Washington area business events for the week of Aug. 27. (, The Washington Post) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post SPORTS TV and radio listings: August 27 (, The Washington Post) OPINION | If he feels good, let him keep pitching OPINION | The Stephen Strasburg matter is simple — so long as he continues to feel good and is throwing well, let him keep pitching. (, The Washington Post) USC's Barkley leads Heisman watch USC quarterback Matt Barkley heads a list of Heisman Trophy hopefuls. (, The Washington Post) For Murray, opportunity knocks If he continues to play like he did during the Olympics, gold medalist Andy Murray could take a major leap forward at the U.S. Open. ( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) Players to watch at the U.S. Open Players to watch at the U.S. Open (, The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post WORLD Syrian rebels shoot down military helicopter over Damascus Video shows helicopter circling and crashing in a ball of fire as regime targets capital's suburbs . ( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post) Another Afghan soldier attacks foreign forces, fatally shooting 2 NATO troops Wave of violence also claims 17 civilians, Afghan officials say, and separate army post attack kills 21. ( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post) Turkey blocks fleeing Syrians at key border crossings The growing crisis from the flood of refugees could prompt Turkey to ask the United Nations to create a haven in Syria. ( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post) Egypt's garbage crisis bedevils its president Early promises have become a test for the Muslim Brotherhood as it shifts from political underdog to ruling party. ( by Ernesto Londoño in CAIRO , The Washington Post) Israeli youths arrested in firebombing of Palestinian taxi The case renewed alarm about rising settler violence against Palestinians. ( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post EDITORIAL A bad deal The U.S. sells out human rights in Vietnam. ( by Allen S. Weiner , The Washington Post) 'Saving' the middle class Rumors of its demise are exaggerated. (, The Washington Post) An upset in Michigan? Why Romney could turn the state red. (, The Washington Post) Can Romney get real? Reintroducing himself to voters will be difficult. (, The Washington Post) Michael Brown's secrecy Why shouldn't the D.C. Council member reveal who is donating to his campaign? 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