Alisa Harris | Very little of the thousands spent per pupil in New York City actually makes it to the classroom
Oddball occurrences
Cal Thomas | The federal government may be taking a step toward deciding which lives are cost-effective
News to watch in the weeks to come
Richard N. Ostling | Task force wants to allow "local option" on same-sex unions
Memorable things they said
Jamie Dean | Republican governors spar over the content and the meaning of simulus package
Jamie Dean | Joseph Kony uses kidnapping and rape to wage a campaign of terror in Uganda
Emily Belz | D.C.