Politics Afternoon Edition: House to offer new opt-out on birth control; White House: Turkey suicide attack 'clearly an act of terror'

Politics moves fast. Here's a quick afternoon update on the top stories in the world of politics.

View on the Web. Friday, February 1, 2013 HEADLINES WONKBLOG: House to offer new opt-out on birth control Administration is offering broader opt-out that would allow religious nonprofits to offer health insurance that does not include contraception. » Read full article White House: Turkey suicide attack 'clearly an act of terror' The suicide attack carried out at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara was "clearly an act of terror, "White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Friday. » Read full article THE FIX: Senator Ed Markey? Now that Scott Brown is out of the picture, the dean of the Massachusetts congressional delegation is now in driver's seat. Can he stay there? » Read full article THE FEDERAL EYE: USDA proposes new standards for school snacks The guidelines would apply to vending machines and snack bars, but not to treats for birthday parties or holidays, and not to foods sold at after-school sporting events. » Read full article IN THE LOOP: Energy Secretary Steven Chu resigns Chu, a Nobel Prize winner, never seemed comfortable in intensely political Washington. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY The late former New York City mayor Ed Koch addressing reporters after his inauguration in 1978: "I'm the sort of person who will never get ulcers. Why? Because I say exactly what I think. I'm the sort of person who might give other people ulcers" MULTIMEDIA Video: Hillary Clinton says good-bye to State Department On her last day as secretary of state, Hilllary Clinton issued a farewell address to the State Department. Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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