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‘Barrel
bombs’
batter
Aleppo
Edward Snowden: ‘I already won’
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U.S., Britain protest
Syrian civilian deaths
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powers are moving to destroy its
chemical weapons, Syria’s gov-
ernment has turned to crude
“barrel bombs” in a concentrated
attack on the country’s largest
city and surrounding towns, ap-
parently looking to press its ad-
vantage ahead of planned peace
talks.
The aerial bombardment of
northern Syria continued for a
ninth day Monday, decimating
buildings across the already rav-
aged city of Aleppo and adding to
the province’s death toll, which by
some activists’ tallies has grown
by more than 300 in a week. The
White House, meanwhile, said
the weekend airstrikes alone had
killed 300 people, many of them
children.
The barrel bombs are oil drums
packed with explosives, nails and
other shrapnel. They are dropped
by helicopters and are far simpler
than the chemical weapons that
the United States and other West-
ern powers are trying to ferry out
of the country. But they are also
imprecise, killing rebel forces and
civilians alike, and the fear they
provoke is almost as intense, ac-
tivists and rebel fighters say.
“The helicopters haven’t left
the skies of Aleppo for the last 10
days,” said Yasser al-Ahmed, a
fighter with the rebel Free Syrian
Army,
BARTON GELLMAN FOR THE WASHINGTON POST
Edward Snowden, this month inMoscow. In an interviewwith The Post, the former NSA contractor spoke about his motives for — and the fallout from— his revelations.
His leaks have fundamentally altered the U.S. government’s relationship with its citizens, the rest of the world
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of locals and tourists. He cocked
his arm for a handshake, then
turned his shoulder to indicate a
path. Before long he had guided
his visitor to a secure space out of
public view.
During more than 14 hours of
interviews, the first he has con-
ducted in person since arriving
here in June, Snowden did not
part the curtains or step outside.
Russia granted him temporary
asylum on Aug. 1, but Snowden
interest to the intelligence ser-
vices whose secrets he spilled on
an epic scale.
Late this spring, Snowden sup-
plied three journalists, including
this one, with caches of top-
secret documents from the Na-
tional Security Agency, where he
worked as a contractor. Dozens of
revelations followed, and then
hundreds, as news organizations
story. Congress pressed for expla-
nations, new evidence revived
old lawsuits and the Obama ad-
ministration was obliged to de-
classify thousands of pages it had
fought for years to conceal.
Taken together, the revelations
have brought to light a global
surveillance system that cast off
many of its historical restraints
Months of disclosures
A timeline tracks the key
developments since June among
the revelations about the NSA’s
secret surveillance programs.
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the hotel room phone did not
waste words.
“What time does your clock
say, exactly?” he asked.
He checked the reply against
his watch and described a place
to meet.
“I’ll see you there,” he said.
Edward Joseph Snowden
emerged at the appointed hour,
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who
spoke
Monday
via
snowden
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syria
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Obama
enrolls in
Stores’ last mad dash
’Twas two days before Christmas
An hour passed in the wee hours
of Sunday morning; still nobody.
Meanwhile, the drive-through at
lot attracted a steady stream of cars.
In a holiday season marked by
large-scale discounts, seemingly
never-ending Black Friday deals
and free overnight shipping, Kohl’s
is taking its efforts to an extreme,
keeping stores open around the
clock from 6 a.m. Friday until 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve. Like many retailers,
Kohl’s is battling sagging profits
with a frantic attempt to draw in
last-minute customers and avert a
The deals get better,
and one retailer is
pulling four all-nighters
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UCKER
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OLDFARB
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HATTARAI
and will never use it, but Presi-
dent Obama signed up for Oba-
macare anyway.
The political maneuver, an-
nounced Monday by the White
House, was aimed at showing
solidarity with hundreds of
thousands of Americans enroll-
ing in the new fed-
eral and state
health-care ex-
changes. The move
came after months
of prodding from
Republicans, who
argued that the
president should
participate in his signature
health-care law — although the
exchanges are designed primari-
ly for those who don’t have or
can’t afford coverage.
Obama was enrolled in the
D.C. exchange over the weekend,
aides said, purchasing a
“bronze”-level plan that will set
him back about $400 a month
(with a salary of $400,000, the
At 3 a.m., Christmas carols
played through the loudspeaker at
Dynasty” doormats were marked
down 80 percent, and candles were
discounted 50 percent. About a
dozen employees stocked hand-
bags and children’s clothing.
But there were no shoppers.
shopping
continued on
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Buyers get
more time
The sign-up
deadline
for health
coverage is
extended.
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Gay marriage in Utah could
BY
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IRAJ
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HOKSHI
AND
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AROL
M
ORELLO
ruling declaring the state’s ban
unconstitutional. Utah is expect-
ed to take its appeal to the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the 10th
Circuit in Denver, but in the
meantime hundreds of same-sex
couples continued to get married
at Salt Lake City’s county court-
house.
Judge Robert J. Shelby’s ruling
A fresh battle over same-sex
marriage in conservative Utah,
offered gay-rights advocates hope
that their effort has reached a
national tipping point.
The judge who struck down the
state’s same-sex marriage ban re-
fused to stay his own ruling Mon-
day, beating back the third chal-
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this case feed — on Monday in Aviemore, Scotland. A Swedish herder introduced
a few of the Cairngorm reindeer to Scotland in 1952. Since then, the herd has
grown to as many as 150, a number held steady by controlled breeding.
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IN THE NEWS
U.S. funeral business,
will sell 91 properties to
resolve FTC concerns
about its acquisition of
the No. 2 provider.
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Christmas Day
has be-
come a Black Friday of
sorts for makers of mo-
bile applications.
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nounced a $20,000
bachelor’s degree for
some students of its on-
line college.
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and New Jersey are still
awaiting federal aid.
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Interior Secretary
Sally Jewell
rejected a
land swap with Alaska
that would have given
the state a swath of
wildlife refuge to build a
road for medical evacu-
ation access.
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THEWORLD
Israel’s spy agency
un-
knowingly trained a
young Nelson Mandela,
a 1962 memo says.
A8
A Dubai court
sen-
tenced two Americans
and six others to prison
for “defaming” the Unit-
ed Arab Emirates with a
satirical video.
A9
HEALTH & SCIENCE
A mystery solved, eventually
A diagnosis appeared to be the answer to a woman’s
years of misery. But the story didn’t end there.
E1
THEREGION
Prince George’s Coun-
ty
schools chief Kevin
M. Maxwell has added
four new executive-level
positions to his admin-
istration.
B1
Capt. Stacey Kincaid,
whose election as Fair-
fax’s sheriff ended a 271-
year hold on the posi-
tion by men, aims to
bring more change.
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2004 — when state voters ap-
proved the ban — to 38 percent
there are gay Mormon mission-
aries who are open about their
at someone’s wedding.
at someone’s wedding.
Partridge, who teaches high
proved the ban — to 38 percent
proved the ban — to 38 percent
now.
aries who are open about their
aries who are open about their
sexual orientation; so long as
Partridge, who teaches high
school English, said parents of
Partridge, who teaches high
is particularly significant be-
cause it represents the first time
now.
now.
The church is clear about its
sexual orientation; so long as
sexual orientation; so long as
they remain celibate, the church
school English, said parents of
school English, said parents of
her students gave the couple
cause it represents the first time
cause it represents the first time
a federal court has ruled on the
The church is clear about its
stance. “Marriage should be be-
The church is clear about its
they remain celibate, the church
they remain celibate, the church
does not care, he said.
her students gave the couple
her students gave the couple
flowers and champagne, and
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a federal court has ruled on the
a federal court has ruled on the
constitutionality of
stance. “Marriage should be be-
stance. “Marriage should be be-
tween a man and a woman,” it
does not care, he said.
does not care, he said.
Besides recognizing what a
flowers and champagne, and
flowers and champagne, and
many of her former students sent
constitutionality of
constitutionality of
constitutionality of same-sex
marriage bans since the Su-
same-sex
same-sex
same-sex
tween a man and a woman,” it
tween a man and a woman,” it
said plainly in a three-sentence
Besides recognizing what a
public relations disaster its sup-
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many of her former students sent
many of her former students sent
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challenges to their bans, and it
challenges to their bans, and it
sets the stage for a Supreme
since the church faced a storm of
since the church faced a storm of
criticism for urging members to
tific research showing that peo-
tific research showing that peo-
ple are born gay instead of choos-
changing. It may have to be
changing. It may have to be
dragged into the 21st century,
sets the stage for a Supreme
sets the stage for a Supreme
Court decision that would apply
criticism for urging members to
criticism for urging members to
actively push and fund Califor-
ple are born gay instead of choos-
ple are born gay instead of choos-
ing that orientation.
dragged into the 21st century,
dragged into the 21st century,
but it’s going to go there.”
Court decision that would apply
Court decision that would apply
to all 50 states.
actively push and fund Califor-
actively push and fund Califor-
nia’s Proposition 8, which briefly
ing that orientation.
ing that orientation.
Salt Lake County Clerk Sher-
but it’s going to go there.”
but it’s going to go there.”
“It’s a different state,” said
to all 50 states.
to all 50 states.
“This case could decide the
nia’s Proposition 8, which briefly
nia’s Proposition 8, which briefly
banned
Salt Lake County Clerk Sher-
rie Swensen said more than 400
Salt Lake County Clerk Sher-
“It’s a different state,” said
Partridge, 47, who is descended
“It’s a different state,” said
Tiger at San Diego Zoo
Tiger at San Diego Zoo
kills his intended mate
“This case could decide the
issue
“This case could decide the
banned
banned
banned
same-sex marriage
same-sex marriage
same-sex marriage
same-sex marriage
rie Swensen said more than 400
rie Swensen said more than 400
same-sex marriage licenses were
Partridge, 47, who is descended
Partridge, 47, who is descended
from a prominent Mormon bish-
issue
issue
issue of same-sex marriage
across theUnited States of Amer-
of
of
of
same-sex marriage
same-sex marriage
same-sex marriage
there.
there.
“Certainly
same-sex marriage licenses were
same-sex marriage licenses were
issued Friday and Monday.
from a prominent Mormon bish-
from a prominent Mormon bish-
op.
kills his intended mate
across theUnited States of Amer-
across theUnited States of Amer-
ica,” said Clifford Rosky, a Uni-
“Certainly they’ve stepped
back from the public perspective
“Certainly
“Certainly
they’ve
they’ve
they’ve
stepped
stepped
stepped
issued Friday and Monday.
issued Friday and Monday.
On Monday, hundreds of gay
op.
op.
The Center for the Study of
ica,” said Clifford Rosky, a Uni-
ica,” said Clifford Rosky, a Uni-
versity of Utah professor of law
back from the public perspective
back from the public perspective
on this,” said Ryan T. Cragun, a
On Monday, hundreds of gay
couples had flocked to county
On Monday, hundreds of gay
The Center for the Study of
Elections and Democracy at
The Center for the Study of
versity of Utah professor of law
versity of Utah professor of law
and expert on lesbian, gay, bisex-
on this,” said Ryan T. Cragun, a
on this,” said Ryan T. Cragun, a
University of Tampa professor of
couples had flocked to county
couples had flocked to county
clerk offices around Utah seek-
Elections and Democracy at
Elections and Democracy at
Brigham Young University has
and expert on lesbian, gay, bisex-
and expert on lesbian, gay, bisex-
ual and transgender legal issues.
University of Tampa professor of
University of Tampa professor of
sociology focusing on Mormon-
clerk offices around Utah seek-
clerk offices around Utah seek-
ing to get marriage licenses. In
Brigham Young University has
Brigham Young University has
been tracking views on gay mar-
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SSOCIATED
SSOCIATED
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RESS
The tigers had rotated be-
tween being on exhibit and in
The tigers had rotated be-
ual and transgender legal issues.
ual and transgender legal issues.
Also on Monday, in a far nar-
sociology focusing on Mormon-
sociology focusing on Mormon-
ism. But “they’ve still been very
ing to get marriage licenses. In
ing to get marriage licenses. In
Salt Lake City, gay and lesbian
been tracking views on gay mar-
been tracking views on gay mar-
riage in Utah for a decade in
SSOCIATED
RESS
tween being on exhibit and in
tween being on exhibit and in
their bedrooms, making them
Also on Monday, in a far nar-
rower ruling, a federal judge in
Also on Monday, in a far nar-
ism. But “they’ve still been very
ism. But “they’ve still been very
opposed,” he added.
Salt Lake City, gay and lesbian
Salt Lake City, gay and lesbian
couples began lining up Sunday
riage in Utah for a decade in
riage in Utah for a decade in
opinion polls that show a dra-
san diego —
san diego —
The San Diego
The San Diego
Zoo said Monday that a female
The San Diego
their bedrooms, making them
their bedrooms, making them
familiar with the other’s scent,
rower ruling, a federal judge in
rower ruling, a federal judge in
Ohio declared that state’s ban on
opposed,” he added.
opposed,” he added.
The church, he said, still con-
couples began lining up Sunday
couples began lining up Sunday
night. More than a dozen clergy
opinion polls that show a dra-
opinion polls that show a dra-
matic shift
Zoo said Monday that a female
Zoo said Monday that a female
Malayan tiger was
familiar with the other’s scent,
familiar with the other’s scent,
said Jenny Mehlow, a zoo
Ohio declared that state’s ban on
Ohio declared that state’s ban on
gay marriage unconstitutional,
The church, he said, still con-
tributes to protecting traditional
The church, he said, still con-
night. More than a dozen clergy
night. More than a dozen clergy
from different denominations
matic shift
matic shift
matic shift
in attitudes since
in attitudes since
in attitudes since
in attitudes since
Malayan tiger was
Malayan tiger was
Malayan tiger was fatally
mauled by her intended mate
fatally
fatally
fatally
said Jenny Mehlow, a zoo
said Jenny Mehlow, a zoo
spokeswoman.
gay marriage unconstitutional,
gay marriage unconstitutional,
though the ruling only applied to
tributes to protecting traditional
tributes to protecting traditional
marriage in less-public ways,
from different denominations
from different denominations
set up tables in the lobby and
then.
then.
In 2004, the year Utah voters
mauled by her intended mate
mauled by her intended mate
during an attempt to breed.
spokeswoman.
spokeswoman.
They had seen each other
though the ruling only applied to
though the ruling only applied to
death certificates for gay cou-
marriage in less-public ways,
marriage in less-public ways,
such as working with partner
set up tables in the lobby and
set up tables in the lobby and
performed
In 2004, the year Utah voters
In 2004, the year Utah voters
during an attempt to breed.
during an attempt to breed.
The female tiger, named
They had seen each other
often and even touched noses,
They had seen each other
death certificates for gay cou-
death certificates for gay cou-
ples. Still, it is expected to be
such as working with partner
such as working with partner
organizations.
performed
performed
performed on-the-spot wed-
dings. Every two minutes or so,
on-the-spot wed-
on-the-spot wed-
on-the-spot wed-
approved a measure defining
approved a measure defining
marriage as between aman and a
The female tiger, named
Tiga Tahun, died Saturday of
The female tiger, named
often and even touched noses,
often and even touched noses,
separated by a barrier.
ples. Still, it is expected to be
ples. Still, it is expected to be
precedent-setting,
organizations.
organizations.
But while its opposition to
dings. Every two minutes or so,
dings. Every two minutes or so,
another couple left the building
marriage as between aman and a
marriage as between aman and a
woman, 54 percent of all Utah
Tiga Tahun, died Saturday of
Tiga Tahun, died Saturday of
neck injuries and breathing
separated by a barrier.
separated by a barrier.
Fatal attacks are rare, but
precedent-setting,
precedent-setting,
precedent-setting, leading to
more lawsuits in Ohio challeng-
leading
leading
leading
to
to
to
But while its opposition to
same-sex marriage may be un-
But while its opposition to
another couple left the building
another couple left the building
to the sound of jubilant cheers
woman, 54 percent of all Utah
woman, 54 percent of all Utah
residents said they disapproved
neck injuries and breathing
neck injuries and breathing
difficulties, the zoo said. It was
Fatal attacks are rare, but
behavior can be unpredictable
Fatal attacks are rare, but
more lawsuits in Ohio challeng-
more lawsuits in Ohio challeng-
ing the ban.
same-sex marriage may be un-
same-sex marriage may be un-
changed, the Mormon Church’s
to the sound of jubilant cheers
to the sound of jubilant cheers
from well-wishers.
residents said they disapproved
residents said they disapproved
of any legal recognition of a gay
difficulties, the zoo said. It was
difficulties, the zoo said. It was
the first breeding encounter for
behavior can be unpredictable
behavior can be unpredictable
during breeding,
ing the ban.
ing the ban.
Eighteen states and the Dis-
changed, the Mormon Church’s
changed, the Mormon Church’s
statements on homosexuality
from well-wishers.
from well-wishers.
Among them were Kody Lee
of any legal recognition of a gay
of any legal recognition of a gay
couple’s relationship, including
the first breeding encounter for
the first breeding encounter for
either animal, the only Malay-
during breeding,
during breeding,
during breeding,
said Dan
said Dan
said Dan
said Dan
Eighteen states and the Dis-
trict of Columbia now allow
Eighteen states and the Dis-
statements on homosexuality
statements on homosexuality
are shifting, albeit in nuanced
Among them were Kody Lee
Partridge and LaurieWood, Utah
Among them were Kody Lee
couple’s relationship, including
couple’s relationship, including
civil unions. Now, that opposi-
either animal, the only Malay-
either animal, the only Malay-
an tigers at the facility. No
Cassidy, general
Cassidy, general
Cassidy, general
Cassidy, general curator of
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo &
curator of
curator of
curator of
trict of Columbia now allow
trict of Columbia now allow
same-sex marriage.
are shifting, albeit in nuanced
are shifting, albeit in nuanced
ways. At the Web site
Partridge and LaurieWood, Utah
Partridge and LaurieWood, Utah
natives who were both raised as
civil unions. Now, that opposi-
civil unions. Now, that opposi-
tion has dropped to 29 percent.
an tigers at the facility. No
an tigers at the facility. No
visitors saw the attack.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo &
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo &
Aquarium, which owned the
same-sex marriage.
same-sex marriage.
Several observers believed
ways. At the Web site
ways. At the Web site
www.
mormonsandgays.org
, started a
natives who were both raised as
natives who were both raised as
Mormons and graduated from
tion has dropped to 29 percent.
tion has dropped to 29 percent.
“Both nationally and even in
visitors saw the attack.
visitors saw the attack.
The encounter “began with
Aquarium, which owned the
Aquarium, which owned the
female tiger.
Several observers believed
that Shelby’s decision — clear-
Several observers believed
, started a
year ago to outline doctrine on
, started a
Mormons and graduated from
Mormons and graduated from
Brigham Young University. The
“Both nationally and even in
Utah, there’s a generational dif-
“Both nationally and even in
The encounter “began with
positive interaction between
The encounter “began with
female tiger.
female tiger.
In November, a 5-year-old
that Shelby’s decision — clear-
that Shelby’s decision — clear-
ing the way for same-sex mar-
year ago to outline doctrine on
year ago to outline doctrine on
homosexuality, the church states
Brigham Young University. The
Brigham Young University. The
women were among three cou-
Utah, there’s a generational dif-
Utah, there’s a generational dif-
ference,” said Kelly Patterson, a
positive interaction between
positive interaction between
the two big cats,” the zoo said
In November, a 5-year-old
female lion was fatally bitten
In November, a 5-year-old
ing the way for same-sex mar-
ing the way for same-sex mar-
riages in one of the country’s
homosexuality, the church states
homosexuality, the church states
that being attracted to someone
women were among three cou-
women were among three cou-
ples who were plaintiffs in the
ference,” said Kelly Patterson, a
ference,” said Kelly Patterson, a
BYU political scientist who put
the two big cats,” the zoo said
the two big cats,” the zoo said
in a statement. “Unfortunately
female lion was fatally bitten
female lion was fatally bitten
on the neck by a male lion at
riages in one of the country’s
riages in one of the country’s
most politically and religiously
that being attracted to someone
that being attracted to someone
of the same sex is not a sin,
ples who were plaintiffs in the
ples who were plaintiffs in the
lawsuit Shelby decided on Fri-
BYU political scientist who put
BYU political scientist who put
the results on his blog, UtahData
in a statement. “Unfortunately
in a statement. “Unfortunately
this changed quickly and zoo-
on the neck by a male lion at
on the neck by a male lion at
the Dallas Zoo in full view of
most politically and religiously
most politically and religiously
conservative states, one domi-
of the same sex is not a sin,
of the same sex is not a sin,
though acting on it is still consid-
lawsuit Shelby decided on Fri-
lawsuit Shelby decided on Fri-
day, overturning Utah’s ban.
the results on his blog, UtahData
the results on his blog, UtahData
Points
this changed quickly and zoo-
this changed quickly and zoo-
keepers were unable to sepa-
the Dallas Zoo in full view of
the Dallas Zoo in full view of
visitors and families watching
conservative states, one domi-
conservative states, one domi-
nated by the Church of Jesus
though acting on it is still consid-
though acting on it is still consid-
ered sinful.
day, overturning Utah’s ban.
day, overturning Utah’s ban.
Wood recalled how she and
Points
Points
Points (
www.utahdatapoints.
com
). “It’s the younger members
(
(
(
keepers were unable to sepa-
keepers were unable to sepa-
rate the two animals.”
visitors and families watching
visitors and families watching
the exhibit.
nated by the Church of Jesus
nated by the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints —
ered sinful.
ered sinful.
“Even though individuals do
Wood recalled how she and
Partridge applied for a marriage
Wood recalled how she and
). “It’s the younger members
of both Republicans and the LDS
). “It’s the younger members
rate the two animals.”
the exhibit.
Christ of Latter-day Saints —
Christ of Latter-day Saints —
represents a pivotal point for
“Even though individuals do
not choose to have such attrac-
“Even though individuals do
Partridge applied for a marriage
Partridge applied for a marriage
license inMarch andwere reject-
of both Republicans and the LDS
of both Republicans and the LDS
faith who are driving a lot of this
represents a pivotal point for
represents a pivotal point for
the country.
not choose to have such attrac-
not choose to have such attrac-
tions, they do choose how to
license inMarch andwere reject-
license inMarch andwere reject-
ed. The clerk was apologetic,
faith who are driving a lot of this
faith who are driving a lot of this
change.”
the country.
the country.
One of the strongest indica-
tions, they do choose how to
tions, they do choose how to
respond to them,” the Web site
ed. The clerk was apologetic,
ed. The clerk was apologetic,
Wood said, and suggested they
change.”
change.”
An estimated 47,000 to 63,000
One of the strongest indica-
tors of the broader cultural shift
One of the strongest indica-
respond to them,” the Web site
respond to them,” the Web site
reads. “With love and under-
Wood said, and suggested they
Wood said, and suggested they
hold on to their application a
An estimated 47,000 to 63,000
residents of Utah are gay, lesbian
An estimated 47,000 to 63,000
tors of the broader cultural shift
tors of the broader cultural shift
on the issue is the growing accep-
reads. “With love and under-
reads. “With love and under-
standing, the Church reaches out
hold on to their application a
hold on to their application a
little while longer. After the
residents of Utah are gay, lesbian
residents of Utah are gay, lesbian
or bisexual, according to a 2010
on the issue is the growing accep-
on the issue is the growing accep-
tance of legal recognition of gay
standing, the Church reaches out
standing, the Church reaches out
to all God’s children, including
little while longer. After the
little while longer. After the
judge’s ruling Friday, Wood said,
or bisexual, according to a 2010
or bisexual, according to a 2010
analysis of census data done by
tance of legal recognition of gay
tance of legal recognition of gay
unions among Mormons.
to all God’s children, including
to all God’s children, including
our gay and lesbian brothers and
judge’s ruling Friday, Wood said,
judge’s ruling Friday, Wood said,
the clerk recognized them in the
analysis of census data done by
analysis of census data done by
the Williams Institute, a think
unions among Mormons.
unions among Mormons.
According to a recent poll by
our gay and lesbian brothers and
our gay and lesbian brothers and
sisters.”
the clerk recognized them in the
the clerk recognized them in the
courthouse and told themwith a
the Williams Institute, a think
the Williams Institute, a think
tank at UCLA’s law school that
According to a recent poll by
the Center for the Study of Elec-
According to a recent poll by
sisters.”
sisters.”
Thirty years ago, being homo-
courthouse and told themwith a
courthouse and told themwith a
smile, “I guess you didn’t have to
tank at UCLA’s law school that
tank at UCLA’s law school that
studies gay issues and law. About
the Center for the Study of Elec-
the Center for the Study of Elec-
tions and Democracy at Brigham
Thirty years ago, being homo-
sexual was in itself grounds for
Thirty years ago, being homo-
smile, “I guess you didn’t have to
smile, “I guess you didn’t have to
wait as long as you thought.”
studies gay issues and law. About
studies gay issues and law. About
3,800 identified themselves in
tions and Democracy at Brigham
tions and Democracy at Brigham
Young University, 54 percent of
sexual was in itself grounds for
sexual was in itself grounds for
excommunication,
wait as long as you thought.”
wait as long as you thought.”
Wood and Partridge were mar-
3,800 identified themselves in
3,800 identified themselves in
census surveys as unmarried
Young University, 54 percent of
Young University, 54 percent of
Mormons now favor civil unions
excommunication,
excommunication,
excommunication, said Greg
Prince, a national director of
said Greg
said Greg
said Greg
Wood and Partridge were mar-
Wood and Partridge were mar-
ried in the courthouse by an
census surveys as unmarried
census surveys as unmarried
partners. More than half live in
Mormons now favor civil unions
Mormons now favor civil unions
for same-sex couples, and oppo-
Prince, a national director of
Prince, a national director of
Affirmation, a support group for
ried in the courthouse by an
ried in the courthouse by an
American Baptist minister who
partners. More than half live in
partners. More than half live in
or around Salt Lake City.
for same-sex couples, and oppo-
for same-sex couples, and oppo-
sition to any legal recognition
Affirmation, a support group for
Affirmation, a support group for
LGBT Mormons and their fami-
American Baptist minister who
American Baptist minister who
had heard about the ruling and
or around Salt Lake City.
or around Salt Lake City.
niraj.chokshi@washpost.com
sition to any legal recognition
sition to any legal recognition
has dropped from 69 percent in
LGBT Mormons and their fami-
LGBT Mormons and their fami-
lies and friends. Now, he said,
had heard about the ruling and
had heard about the ruling and
rushed down hoping to officiate
niraj.chokshi@washpost.com
carol.morello@washpost.com
niraj.chokshi@washpost.com
has dropped from 69 percent in
lies and friends. Now, he said,
rushed down hoping to officiate
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Sandy victims still waiting for
Sandy victims still waiting for
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N.Y., N.J. to release federal aid
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and have distributed little of the
and have distributed little of the
it has gotten help to stormvictims
faster than any other U.S. city hit
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$521 million they initially set
$521 million they initially set
aside for rebuilding grants to
faster than any other U.S. city hit
faster than any other U.S. city hit
by a major hurricane.
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aside for rebuilding grants to
aside for rebuilding grants to
single-family homeowners and
by a major hurricane.
by a major hurricane.
Even before the rebuilding
new york —
As a second New
Year since Hurricane Sandy ap-
As a second New
single-family homeowners and
single-family homeowners and
multifamily properties. The city
Even before the rebuilding
grant program was created, the
Even before the rebuilding
Year since Hurricane Sandy ap-
Year since Hurricane Sandy ap-
proaches, many coastal residents
multifamily properties. The city
multifamily properties. The city
has yet to conduct even an initial
grant program was created, the
grant program was created, the
city used Federal Emergency
proaches, many coastal residents
proaches, many coastal residents
are still waiting for New York,
has yet to conduct even an initial
has yet to conduct even an initial
inspection of 89 percent of the
city used Federal Emergency
city used Federal Emergency
Management Agency money to
are still waiting for New York,
are still waiting for New York,
New Jersey and New York City to
inspection of 89 percent of the
inspection of 89 percent of the
homes in the “Built it Back” pro-
Management Agency money to
Management Agency money to
restore electricity, heat and run-
New Jersey and New York City to
New Jersey and New York City to
distribute billions of federal dol-
homes in the “Built it Back” pro-
homes in the “Built it Back” pro-
gram. Only a handful of appli-
restore electricity, heat and run-
restore electricity, heat and run-
ning water to 12,000 damaged
distribute billions of federal dol-
distribute billions of federal dol-
lars that were intended to go
gram. Only a handful of appli-
gram. Only a handful of appli-
cants have been able to start
ning water to 12,000 damaged
ning water to 12,000 damaged
homes.
lars that were intended to go
lars that were intended to go
directly to people struggling to
cants have been able to start
cants have been able to start
construction.
homes.
homes.
Congress
directly to people struggling to
directly to people struggling to
rebuild their homes.
construction.
construction.
Deputy Mayor of Operations
Congress approved about
$60 billion in Sandy aid last
Congress
Congress
approved
approved
approved
about
about
about
rebuild their homes.
rebuild their homes.
Only a fraction of that money
Deputy Mayor of Operations
Cas Holloway said the program
Deputy Mayor of Operations
$60 billion in Sandy aid last
$60 billion in Sandy aid last
January, setting aside a large
Only a fraction of that money
has been spent,
Only a fraction of that money
Cas Holloway said the program
Cas Holloway said the program
will ramp up considerably in Jan-
January, setting aside a large
January, setting aside a large
chunk of that money for housing
has been spent,
has been spent,
has been spent, leaving storm
victims at the mercy of a frustrat-
leaving storm
leaving storm
leaving storm
will ramp up considerably in Jan-
will ramp up considerably in Jan-
uary and February, but he said it
chunk of that money for housing
chunk of that money for housing
rehabilitation programs.
victims at the mercy of a frustrat-
victims at the mercy of a frustrat-
ingmaze of bureaucracy. Depend-
uary and February, but he said it
uary and February, but he said it
would likely be June before the
rehabilitation programs.
rehabilitation programs.
The U.S. Department of Hous-
ingmaze of bureaucracy. Depend-
ingmaze of bureaucracy. Depend-
ing on where they live, the checks
would likely be June before the
would likely be June before the
city finishes meeting with home-
The U.S. Department of Hous-
ing and Urban Development took
The U.S. Department of Hous-
ing on where they live, the checks
ing on where they live, the checks
could be days to many more
city finishes meeting with home-
city finishes meeting with home-
owners to tell them how much
ing and Urban Development took
ing and Urban Development took
several months to develop rules
could be days to many more
could be days to many more
months away.
owners to tell them how much
owners to tell them how much
they will receive.
several months to develop rules
several months to develop rules
for
months away.
months away.
“It’s enough to drive you crazy,”
they will receive.
they will receive.
“We are doing it as fast we can
for
for
for implementing those pro-
grams. The states then had to
implementing those pro-
implementing those pro-
implementing those pro-
“It’s enough to drive you crazy,”
said Katie Fazekas, a teacher’s
“It’s enough to drive you crazy,”
“We are doing it as fast we can
do it,” Holloway said. He cited the
“We are doing it as fast we can
grams. The states then had to
grams. The states then had to
build a system for awarding
said Katie Fazekas, a teacher’s
said Katie Fazekas, a teacher’s
aide who has become so dis-
do it,” Holloway said. He cited the
do it,” Holloway said. He cited the
huge number of applications —
build a system for awarding
build a system for awarding
them.
aide who has become so dis-
aide who has become so dis-
traught over still being out of her
huge number of applications —
huge number of applications —
more than triple the number that
them.
them.
Officials in both states and the
traught over still being out of her
traught over still being out of her
damaged Freeport, N.Y., bunga-
more than triple the number that
more than triple the number that
came in on Long Island — and a
Officials in both states and the
city said many of the delays in
Officials in both states and the
damaged Freeport, N.Y., bunga-
damaged Freeport, N.Y., bunga-
low that she sometimes can’t get
came in on Long Island — and a
came in on Long Island — and a
laborious set of federal documen-
city said many of the delays in
city said many of the delays in
getting rebuilding grants are re-
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low that she sometimes can’t get
low that she sometimes can’t get
through the day without crying.
laborious set of federal documen-
laborious set of federal documen-
tation and inspection require-
getting rebuilding grants are re-
getting rebuilding grants are re-
lated to HUD requirements. All
Marines carry the casket of Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriguez, who was killed in
Afghanistan, down the front steps of the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven after the funeral.
Marines carry the casket of Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriguez, who was killed in
through the day without crying.
through the day without crying.
Checks could be in the mail by
tation and inspection require-
tation and inspection require-
ments as the primary reasons for
lated to HUD requirements. All
lated to HUD requirements. All
homeowners participating in the
Afghanistan, down the front steps of the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven after the funeral.
Checks could be in the mail by
New Year’s Day for many storm
Checks could be in the mail by
ments as the primary reasons for
ments as the primary reasons for
the delay.
homeowners participating in the
homeowners participating in the
federal program have to undergo
New Year’s Day for many storm
New Year’s Day for many storm
victims, but major disparities are
the delay.
the delay.
New Jersey is occupying a mid-
federal program have to undergo
federal program have to undergo
a series of inspections, environ-
roomhotel. Atlantic City will have
roomhotel. Atlantic City will have
11 casinos after the shutdown.
NEWJERSEY
Atlantic City casino
HEALTH
Study: Eating nuts
victims, but major disparities are
victims, but major disparities are
emerging in terms of how quickly
New Jersey is occupying a mid-
dle ground. Of the 12,700 home-
New Jersey is occupying a mid-
a series of inspections, environ-
a series of inspections, environ-
mental reviews,
Atlantic City casino
Atlantic City casino
11 casinos after the shutdown.
11 casinos after the shutdown.
—Associated Press
Study: Eating nuts
Study: Eating nuts
while pregnant safe
emerging in terms of how quickly
emerging in terms of how quickly
people can expect to get help.
dle ground. Of the 12,700 home-
dle ground. Of the 12,700 home-
owners who were told they quali-
mental reviews,
mental reviews,
mental reviews, insurance re-
views and other evaluations in-
insurance re-
insurance re-
insurance re-
—Associated Press
to be sold, shut down
to be sold, shut down
A slowdown brought on by the
while pregnant safe
while pregnant safe
Anew study gives reassurance
people can expect to get help.
people can expect to get help.
New York state officials say
owners who were told they quali-
owners who were told they quali-
fied for rebuilding grants, 900
views and other evaluations in-
views and other evaluations in-
tended to confirm eligibility and
New York state officials say
that in the past few weeks, they
New York state officials say
fied for rebuilding grants, 900
fied for rebuilding grants, 900
had finalized grants worth a com-
tended to confirm eligibility and
tended to confirm eligibility and
prevent fraud or overpayments.
ALABAMA
that in the past few weeks, they
that in the past few weeks, they
have sent out $88million to 2,500
had finalized grants worth a com-
had finalized grants worth a com-
bined $95 million as of last week,
prevent fraud or overpayments.
prevent fraud or overpayments.
Jeremy Creelan, special coun-
A slowdown brought on by the
rapid proliferation of casino gam-
A slowdown brought on by the
Man again avoids jail
Man again avoids jail
after rape conviction
Anew study gives reassurance
that womenwho eat nuts or pea-
Anew study gives reassurance
have sent out $88million to 2,500
have sent out $88million to 2,500
Long Islandhomeowners to reim-
bined $95 million as of last week,
bined $95 million as of last week,
state officials said. An additional
Jeremy Creelan, special coun-
sel to Gov. AndrewM. Cuomo (D),
Jeremy Creelan, special coun-
rapid proliferation of casino gam-
rapid proliferation of casino gam-
bling in the northeasternUnited
that womenwho eat nuts or pea-
that womenwho eat nuts or pea-
nut butter during pregnancy are
after rape conviction
after rape conviction
A north Alabamaman convict-
Long Islandhomeowners to reim-
Long Islandhomeowners to reim-
burse them for repair work that
state officials said. An additional
state officials said. An additional
150
sel to Gov. AndrewM. Cuomo (D),
sel to Gov. AndrewM. Cuomo (D),
likened the process to running a
bling in the northeasternUnited
bling in the northeasternUnited
States claimed its first victim in
nut butter during pregnancy are
nut butter during pregnancy are
not raising the risk that their chil-
burse them for repair work that
burse them for repair work that
wasn’t covered by insurance. The
150
150
150 homeowners may get
$15 million more by New Year’s
homeowners may
homeowners may
homeowners may
get
get
get
likened the process to running a
likened the process to running a
gantlet. “From our perspective,
States claimed its first victim in
States claimed its first victim in
New Jersey onMonday when a
not raising the risk that their chil-
not raising the risk that their chil-
drenwill have nut allergies. Kids
wasn’t covered by insurance. The
wasn’t covered by insurance. The
state has also asked federal offi-
$15 million more by New Year’s
$15 million more by New Year’s
Day. That represents a payout
gantlet. “From our perspective,
gantlet. “From our perspective,
these requirements are overly
New Jersey onMonday when a
New Jersey onMonday when a
federal bankruptcy judge ap-
A north Alabamaman convict-
ed in a series of rapes has again
A north Alabamaman convict-
drenwill have nut allergies. Kids
drenwill have nut allergies. Kids
whosemoms ate nutsmost often
state has also asked federal offi-
state has also asked federal offi-
cials for permission to immedi-
Day. That represents a payout
Day. That represents a payout
rate of roughly 18 percent of the
these requirements are overly
these requirements are overly
burdensome,” he said.
federal bankruptcy judge ap-
federal bankruptcy judge ap-
proved the sale and shutdown of
ed in a series of rapes has again
ed in a series of rapes has again
avoided a prison sentence for the
whosemoms ate nutsmost often
whosemoms ate nutsmost often
were actually less likely to have
cials for permission to immedi-
cials for permission to immedi-
ately
rate of roughly 18 percent of the
rate of roughly 18 percent of the
$600 million initially budgeted
burdensome,” he said.
burdensome,” he said.
That’s something most home-
proved the sale and shutdown of
proved the sale and shutdown of
Atlantic City’s Atlantic Club Casi-
avoided a prison sentence for the
avoided a prison sentence for the
assaults.
were actually less likely to have
were actually less likely to have
problems consuming them, re-
ately
ately
ately advance an additional
$250 million to at least 3,000
advance
advance
advance
an additional
an additional
an additional
$600 million initially budgeted
$600 million initially budgeted
for the rebuilding grant program.
That’s something most home-
owners would agree with.
That’s something most home-
Atlantic City’s Atlantic Club Casi-
Atlantic City’s Atlantic Club Casi-
no Hotel.
assaults.
assaults.
Limestone County Circuit
problems consuming them, re-
problems consuming them, re-
searchers found.
$250 million to at least 3,000
$250 million to at least 3,000
more Long Islanders by Jan. 1.
for the rebuilding grant program.
for the rebuilding grant program.
Thousands more New Jersey
owners would agree with.
owners would agree with.
Barbara vanAsselt said that she
no Hotel.
no Hotel.
The casino, which opened in
Limestone County Circuit
Judge JamesWoodroof onMon-
Limestone County Circuit
searchers found.
searchers found.
Peanut allergies are on the rise
more Long Islanders by Jan. 1.
more Long Islanders by Jan. 1.
Those homeowners would also
Thousands more New Jersey
residents have been notified that
Thousands more New Jersey
Barbara vanAsselt said that she
had been hoping for a New York
Barbara vanAsselt said that she
The casino, which opened in
1980 as the GoldenNugget and
The casino, which opened in
Judge JamesWoodroof onMon-
Judge JamesWoodroof onMon-
day suspended a 35-year sentence
Peanut allergies are on the rise
and affect up to 2 percent of the
Peanut allergies are on the rise
Those homeowners would also
Those homeowners would also
receive commitments for an addi-
residents have been notified that
residents have been notified that
an award is in the works soon, but
had been hoping for a New York
had been hoping for a New York
Rising grant to repair her flooded
1980 as the GoldenNugget and
1980 as the GoldenNugget and
featured then-owner SteveWynn
day suspended a 35-year sentence
day suspended a 35-year sentence
for Austin Clemand ordered him
and affect up to 2 percent of the
and affect up to 2 percent of the
population in the United States
receive commitments for an addi-
receive commitments for an addi-
tional $250 million, to be distrib-
an award is in the works soon, but
an award is in the works soon, but
the majority of 8,200 qualified
Rising grant to repair her flooded
Rising grant to repair her flooded
home in Baldwin, N.Y., but was
featured then-owner SteveWynn
featured then-owner SteveWynn
bringing fresh towels to Frank
for Austin Clemand ordered him
for Austin Clemand ordered him
to spend five years on probation.
population in the United States
population in the United States
and otherWestern countries.
tional $250 million, to be distrib-
tional $250 million, to be distrib-
uted once contractors have begun
the majority of 8,200 qualified
the majority of 8,200 qualified
applicants have been placed on a
home in Baldwin, N.Y., but was
home in Baldwin, N.Y., but was
told that once the program de-
bringing fresh towels to Frank
bringing fresh towels to Frank
Sinatra in its commercials, will
to spend five years on probation.
to spend five years on probation.
Prosecutors appealed after
and otherWestern countries.
and otherWestern countries.
uted once contractors have begun
uted once contractors have begun
the work.
applicants have been placed on a
applicants have been placed on a
waiting list.
told that once the program de-
told that once the program de-
ducted payments she had re-
Sinatra in its commercials, will
Sinatra in its commercials, will
shut its doors Jan. 13.
Prosecutors appealed after
Woodroof ’s original sentence
Prosecutors appealed after
Womenwere once advised to avoid
Womenwere once advised to avoid
nuts during pregnancy to avoid
the work.
the work.
It isn’t clear whether that ap-
waiting list.
waiting list.
Richard Constable, New Jer-
ducted payments she had re-
ducted payments she had re-
ceived from her insurance com-
shut its doors Jan. 13.
shut its doors Jan. 13.
Judge Gloria Burns approved a
Woodroof ’s original sentence
Woodroof ’s original sentence
didn’t require prison time for
nuts during pregnancy to avoid
nuts during pregnancy to avoid
triggering allergies in their off-
It isn’t clear whether that ap-
proval will come, but if it does, it
It isn’t clear whether that ap-
Richard Constable, New Jer-
sey’s community affairs commis-
Richard Constable, New Jer-
ceived from her insurance com-
ceived from her insurance com-
pany and from FEMA, she didn’t
Judge Gloria Burns approved a
deal that was reached Friday. Two
Judge Gloria Burns approved a
didn’t require prison time for
didn’t require prison time for
Clem, 25. An appeals court or-
triggering allergies in their off-
triggering allergies in their off-
spring, but that advice was later
proval will come, but if it does, it
proval will come, but if it does, it
would mean help for nearly all of
sey’s community affairs commis-
sey’s community affairs commis-
sioner, says the process is not
pany and from FEMA, she didn’t
pany and from FEMA, she didn’t
qualify for additional help.
deal that was reached Friday. Two
deal that was reached Friday. Two
rival casino companies with a
Clem, 25. An appeals court or-
Clem, 25. An appeals court or-
dered another sentencing, and
spring, but that advice was later
spring, but that advice was later
rescinded. The new research sup-
would mean help for nearly all of
would mean help for nearly all of
the 6,000Long Islanderswho had
sioner, says the process is not
sioner, says the process is not
moving as quickly as the state
qualify for additional help.
qualify for additional help.
“They awarded me zero. Zero,”
rival casino companies with a
rival casino companies with a
presence in Atlantic City, Tropi-
dered another sentencing, and
dered another sentencing, and
Woodroof again let Clem stay out
rescinded. The new research sup-
rescinded. The new research sup-
ports the theory that avoiding nuts
the 6,000Long Islanderswho had
the 6,000Long Islanderswho had
applied for one of the state’s New
moving as quickly as the state
moving as quickly as the state
would like, but he said it has
“They awarded me zero. Zero,”
she said. “Somebody else will end
“They awarded me zero. Zero,”
presence in Atlantic City, Tropi-
presence in Atlantic City, Tropi-
cana Entertainment and Caesars
Woodroof again let Clem stay out
Woodroof again let Clem stay out
of prison.
ports the theory that avoiding nuts
ports the theory that avoiding nuts
during pregnancy increased a
applied for one of the state’s New
applied for one of the state’s New
York Rising grants by Nov. 6.
would like, but he said it has
would like, but he said it has
picked up steam.
she said. “Somebody else will end
she said. “Somebody else will end
up living in my house and I’ll be
cana Entertainment and Caesars
cana Entertainment and Caesars
Entertainment, will buy the casi-
of prison.
of prison.
Clemwas convicted of sexually
during pregnancy increased a
during pregnancy increased a
child’s chances of being allergic.
York Rising grants by Nov. 6.
York Rising grants by Nov. 6.
But in New York City, which is
picked up steam.
picked up steam.
“For us, this is a success now,”
up living in my house and I’ll be
up living in my house and I’ll be
out on the street.”
Entertainment, will buy the casi-
Entertainment, will buy the casi-
no for $23.4million, essentially
Clemwas convicted of sexually
assaulting a neighbor three times.
Clemwas convicted of sexually
child’s chances of being allergic.
child’s chances of being allergic.
Michael Young of HarvardMed-
But in New York City, which is
running its grant program inde-
But in New York City, which is
“For us, this is a success now,”
he said.
“For us, this is a success now,”
out on the street.”
out on the street.”
— Associated Press
no for $23.4million, essentially
no for $23.4million, essentially
strip it for parts and shut it down.
assaulting a neighbor three times.
assaulting a neighbor three times.
Prosecutors say the assaults be-
Michael Young of HarvardMed-
ical School and Children’s Hospital
Michael Young of HarvardMed-
running its grant program inde-
running its grant program inde-
pendently of the state, officials
he said.
he said.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
strip it for parts and shut it down.
strip it for parts and shut it down.
The Tropicana will take the slot
Prosecutors say the assaults be-
Prosecutors say the assaults be-
gan seven years ago, when the vic-
ical School and Children’s Hospital
ical School and Children’s Hospital
Boston led the study, published
— Associated Press
pendently of the state, officials
pendently of the state, officials
say they are still plowing through
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
(I) defended the city’s perform-
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
The Tropicana will take the slot
machines and table games, while
The Tropicana will take the slot
gan seven years ago, when the vic-
gan seven years ago, when the vic-
timwas 13.
Boston led the study, published
Boston led the study, published
Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.
say they are still plowing through
say they are still plowing through
20,000 active aid applications
(I) defended the city’s perform-
(I) defended the city’s perform-
ance at an event last week, saying
machines and table games, while
machines and table games, while
Caesars will get the 800-plus-
timwas 13.
Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.
Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.
—Associated Press
Geoff Mulvihill in New Jersey
contributed to this report.
20,000 active aid applications
ance at an event last week, saying
Caesars will get the 800-plus-
—Associated Press
—Associated Press
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ments with slightly differing ex-
ments with slightly differing ex-
several states said that they were
several states said that they were
inundated
Christmas Eve deadline
shift follows recent
planations. Julie Bataille, director
planations. Julie Bataille, director
of CMS’s office of communications
inundated
inundated
inundated with walk-in clients
and phone calls from people anx-
with
with
with
walk-in
walk-in
walk-in
clients
clients
clients
of CMS’s office of communications
of CMS’s office of communications
said in the second statement that
and phone calls from people anx-
and phone calls from people anx-
ious for their insurance to start
shift follows recent
shift follows recent
software upgrade
said in the second statement that
said in the second statement that
the official deadline for signing up
ious for their insurance to start
ious for their insurance to start
next month, including some who
software upgrade
the official deadline for signing up
the official deadline for signing up
for Jan. 1 coverage remained Mon-
next month, including some who
next month, including some who
had trouble enrolling during the
for Jan. 1 coverage remained Mon-
for Jan. 1 coverage remained Mon-
day, but added that the agency had
had trouble enrolling during the
had trouble enrolling during the
fall and others who ran into fresh
day, but added that the agency had
day, but added that the agency had
“taken steps to make sure that
fall and others who ran into fresh
fall and others who ran into fresh
trouble Monday morning.
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“taken steps to make sure that
“taken steps to make sure that
those who tried to enroll today but
trouble Monday morning.
trouble Monday morning.
The anxious clients included
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ULIET
ULIET
E
ILPERIN
those who tried to enroll today but
those who tried to enroll today but
had delays due to high traffic have
The anxious clients included
people with serious ailments and
The anxious clients included
AND
ULIET
ILPERIN
had delays due to high traffic have
had delays due to high traffic have
a fail-safe.”
people with serious ailments and
people with serious ailments and
pending medical appointments.
Obama administration officials
acknowledged Monday that they
Obama administration officials
a fail-safe.”
a fail-safe.”
With the switch late and unan-
pending medical appointments.
pending medical appointments.
For example, Caitlin Zibers, a navi-
acknowledged Monday that they
acknowledged Monday that they
made an eleventh-hour change in
With the switch late and unan-
nounced, people around the coun-
With the switch late and unan-
For example, Caitlin Zibers, a navi-
For example, Caitlin Zibers, a navi-
gator at Health Partnership Clinic
made an eleventh-hour change in
made an eleventh-hour change in
rules for the federal health insur-
nounced, people around the coun-
nounced, people around the coun-
try eager for insurance treated
gator at Health Partnership Clinic
gator at Health Partnership Clinic
in Olathe, Kan., had an appoint-
rules for the federal health insur-
rules for the federal health insur-
ance exchange to allow Americans
try eager for insurance treated
try eager for insurance treated
Monday
in Olathe, Kan., had an appoint-
in Olathe, Kan., had an appoint-
ment Monday afternoon to help
ance exchange to allow Americans
ance exchange to allow Americans
to enroll in health plans through
Monday
Monday
Monday
as
as
as
as
a
a
a
a
real
real
real
real
deadline,
deadline,
deadline,
deadline,
ment Monday afternoon to help
ment Monday afternoon to help
enroll a young man who had called
to enroll in health plans through
to enroll in health plans through
Christmas Eve — 24 hours later
swamping
swamping
swamping
swamping the federal market-
place’s Web site, HealthCare.gov,
the
the
the
federal
federal
federal
market-
market-
market-
enroll a young man who had called
enroll a young man who had called
in the morning saying he desper-
Christmas Eve — 24 hours later
Christmas Eve — 24 hours later
than advertised — and still get
place’s Web site, HealthCare.gov,
place’s Web site, HealthCare.gov,
and deluging the phone lines and
in the morning saying he desper-
in the morning saying he desper-
ately wanted insurance because he
than advertised — and still get
than advertised — and still get
coverage that begins on New Year’s
and deluging the phone lines and
and deluging the phone lines and
offices of workers trained to help
ately wanted insurance because he
ately wanted insurance because he
needs a liver transplant and is
coverage that begins on New Year’s
coverage that begins on New Year’s
Day.
offices of workers trained to help
offices of workers trained to help
consumers enroll. As the day went
needs a liver transplant and is
needs a liver transplant and is
scheduled to see a specialist in late
Day.
Day.
The switch occurred in the form
consumers enroll. As the day went
consumers enroll. As the day went
on, word of the brief reprieve be-
scheduled to see a specialist in late
scheduled to see a specialist in late
January.
The switch occurred in the form
of a software change that govern-
The switch occurred in the form
on, word of the brief reprieve be-
on, word of the brief reprieve be-
gan
January.
January.
In Virginia, which relies on the
of a software change that govern-
of a software change that govern-
ment officials and IT contractors
gan
gan
gan spreading, and consumers
and their helpers expressed wide-
spreading,
spreading,
spreading,
and
and
and
consumers
consumers
consumers
In Virginia, which relies on the
federal exchange, walk-in traffic at
In Virginia, which relies on the
ment officials and IT contractors
ment officials and IT contractors
inserted into the computer system
and their helpers expressed wide-
and their helpers expressed wide-
spread relief.
federal exchange, walk-in traffic at
federal exchange, walk-in traffic at
the Greater Prince William Com-
inserted into the computer system
inserted into the computer system
over the weekend for the online
spread relief.
spread relief.
“That gives people a little bit of
the Greater Prince William Com-
the Greater Prince William Com-
munity Health Center in Wood-
over the weekend for the online
over the weekend for the online
insurance
“That gives people a little bit of
time. Maybe they can do it in the
“That gives people a little bit of
munity Health Center in Wood-
munity Health Center in Wood-
bridge was brisk, even though the
insurance
insurance
insurance marketplace. Anyone
who finishes enrolling by 11:59
marketplace.
marketplace.
marketplace.
Anyone
Anyone
Anyone
time. Maybe they can do it in the
time. Maybe they can do it in the
middle of the night when there
bridge was brisk, even though the
bridge was brisk, even though the
who finishes enrolling by 11:59
who finishes enrolling by 11:59
p.m. Tuesday will have insurance
middle of the night when there
middle of the night when there
aren’t that many people online,”
center had tried to ward off a
center had tried to ward off a
last-minute crush by remaining
p.m. Tuesday will have insurance
p.m. Tuesday will have insurance
on Jan. 1, the first day it becomes
aren’t that many people online,”
aren’t that many people online,”
said Tiffany Green, an enrollment
last-minute crush by remaining
last-minute crush by remaining
open Saturday and Sunday. By 1
on Jan. 1, the first day it becomes
on Jan. 1, the first day it becomes
available.
said Tiffany Green, an enrollment
said Tiffany Green, an enrollment
worker, or navigator, for Sinai
open Saturday and Sunday. By 1
open Saturday and Sunday. By 1
p.m., more than 100 people had
available.
available.
The change is the most recent in
worker, or navigator, for Sinai
worker, or navigator, for Sinai
Health System in Chicago who
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MATT MCCLAIN/THE WASHINGTON POST
p.m., more than 100 people had
p.m., more than 100 people had
called to ask about signing up,
The change is the most recent in
a series of policy shifts the admin-
The change is the most recent in
Health System in Chicago who
Health System in Chicago who
said that she and her colleagues
called to ask about signing up,
called to ask about signing up,
according to Blanca Castillo, a
Marta Zelaya, left, and her husband, Victor, center, get assistance obtaining health insurance at the
Marta Zelaya, left, and her husband, Victor, center, get assistance obtaining health insurance at the
Greater PrinceWilliam Community Health Center onMonday. The signup deadline was extended.
a series of policy shifts the admin-
a series of policy shifts the admin-
istration has made as a milestone
said that she and her colleagues
said that she and her colleagues
had managed to enroll 25 people
according to Blanca Castillo, a
according to Blanca Castillo, a
counselor there, who said that
Greater PrinceWilliam Community Health Center onMonday. The signup deadline was extended.
istration has made as a milestone
istration has made as a milestone
had managed to enroll 25 people
had managed to enroll 25 people
by midday Monday.
counselor there, who said that
counselor there, who said that
HealthCare.gov had been “about
approaches for what has been a
approaches for what has been a
tumultuous three-month start of
by midday Monday.
by midday Monday.
Through
health plan in the federal ex-
health plan in the federal ex-
change will have coverage as of
place. Robert Zirkelbach, spokes-
man for America’s Health Insur-
they pay that first bill.
they pay that first bill.
During December, enrollment
HealthCare.gov had been “about
HealthCare.gov had been “about
50 percent working” in the previ-
tumultuous three-month start of
tumultuous three-month start of
the long-awaited opportunity for
Through the day, Health-
Care.gov had intermittent prob-
Through
Through
the
the
the
day,
day,
day,
Health-
Health-
Health-
change will have coverage as of
change will have coverage as of
Jan. 1, even if they do not begin
man for America’s Health Insur-
man for America’s Health Insur-
ance Plans (AHIP), the industry’s
During December, enrollment
through the federal marketplace
During December, enrollment
50 percent working” in the previ-
50 percent working” in the previ-
ous week.
the long-awaited opportunity for
the long-awaited opportunity for
Americans
Care.gov had intermittent prob-
Care.gov had intermittent prob-
lems accepting new applications
Jan. 1, even if they do not begin
Jan. 1, even if they do not begin
ance Plans (AHIP), the industry’s
ance Plans (AHIP), the industry’s
main trade association, issued a
through the federal marketplace
through the federal marketplace
ous week.
ous week.
In Maryland, with its own ex-
Americans
Americans
Americans to buy new health
plans under a 2010 law intended to
to
to
to
buy
buy
buy
new
new
new
health
health
health
lems accepting new applications
lems accepting new applications
because of high traffic volume. The
applying until Tuesday. But it is
applying until Tuesday. But it is
not the last chance to get insur-
main trade association, issued a
main trade association, issued a
statement Monday lamenting “po-
has increased significantly from a
has increased significantly from a
meager start during the first two
In Maryland, with its own ex-
change, the signup deadline is Fri-
In Maryland, with its own ex-
plans under a 2010 law intended to
plans under a 2010 law intended to
reshape the nation’s health-care
because of high traffic volume. The
because of high traffic volume. The
number of people on the Web site
not the last chance to get insur-
not the last chance to get insur-
ance
statement Monday lamenting “po-
statement Monday lamenting “po-
tential confusion or disruption
meager start during the first two
meager start during the first two
months, but it still lags behind the
change, the signup deadline is Fri-
change, the signup deadline is Fri-
day. The District also has a sepa-
reshape the nation’s health-care
reshape the nation’s health-care
system.
number of people on the Web site
number of people on the Web site
peaked at about 90,000 late Mon-
ance
ance
ance through the marketplace.
The open-enrollment period that
through
through
through
the
the
the
marketplace.
marketplace.
marketplace.
tential confusion or disruption
tential confusion or disruption
caused by all of these last minute
months, but it still lags behind the
months, but it still lags behind the
administration’s expectations.
day. The District also has a sepa-
day. The District also has a sepa-
rate
system.
system.
Administration officials did not
peaked at about 90,000 late Mon-
peaked at about 90,000 late Mon-
day morning, according to govern-
The open-enrollment period that
The open-enrollment period that
began Oct. 1 runs through the end
caused by all of these last minute
caused by all of these last minute
changes to the rules and dead-
administration’s expectations.
administration’s expectations.
An internal HHS memo from
rate
rate
rate
exchange,
exchange,
exchange,
exchange,
with
with
with
with
different
different
different
different
Administration officials did not
disclose the change to the public or
Administration officials did not
day morning, according to govern-
day morning, according to govern-
ment figures that have not been
began Oct. 1 runs through the end
began Oct. 1 runs through the end
of March. In addition, an adminis-
changes to the rules and dead-
changes to the rules and dead-
lines.” He said that “insurers will
An internal HHS memo from
early September, obtained by the
An internal HHS memo from
deadline
deadline
deadline
deadline
for
for
for
for
different
different
different
different
health
health
health
health
disclose the change to the public or
disclose the change to the public or
to most insurers participating in
ment figures that have not been
ment figures that have not been
made public. And starting at 11
of March. In addition, an adminis-
of March. In addition, an adminis-
tration official, speaking on condi-
lines.” He said that “insurers will
lines.” He said that “insurers will
continue to do everything they can
early September, obtained by the
early September, obtained by the
Associated Press, projected that
plans,
plans,
In parts of Kansas, navigators
to most insurers participating in
to most insurers participating in
the new marketplace before it was
made public. And starting at 11
made public. And starting at 11
a.m.,
tration official, speaking on condi-
tration official, speaking on condi-
tion of anonymity about a policy
continue to do everything they can
continue to do everything they can
to help consumers through the
Associated Press, projected that
Associated Press, projected that
the enrollment nationally would
In parts of Kansas, navigators
were having more luck. Valorie
In parts of Kansas, navigators
the new marketplace before it was
the new marketplace before it was
reported by The Washington Post.
a.m.,
a.m.,
a.m., consumers intermittently
were placed in online queues — a
consumers
consumers
consumers
intermittently
intermittently
intermittently
tion of anonymity about a policy
tion of anonymity about a policy
that is still being finalized, said
to help consumers through the
to help consumers through the
enrollment process.”
the enrollment nationally would
the enrollment nationally would
hit 3.3 million by the end of De-
were having more luck. Valorie
were having more luck. Valorie
Libertus, a navigator in Emporia,
reported by The Washington Post.
reported by The Washington Post.
Under the federal rules, Dec. 23
were placed in online queues — a
were placed in online queues — a
relatively new feature of Health-
that is still being finalized, said
that is still being finalized, said
Monday that people who try to
enrollment process.”
enrollment process.”
The latest — and quietest — rule
hit 3.3 million by the end of De-
hit 3.3 million by the end of De-
cember. As of Sunday, the total
Libertus, a navigator in Emporia,
Libertus, a navigator in Emporia,
Kan., said she had barely sat down
Under the federal rules, Dec. 23
has long been cited as the deadline
Under the federal rules, Dec. 23
relatively new feature of Health-
relatively new feature of Health-
Care.gov for periods when the site
Monday that people who try to
Monday that people who try to
sign up for insurance by Tuesday
The latest — and quietest — rule
change follows a decision late last
The latest — and quietest — rule
cember. As of Sunday, the total
cember. As of Sunday, the total
enrollment through the federal
Kan., said she had barely sat down
Kan., said she had barely sat down
at her computer at 8 a.m. when her
has long been cited as the deadline
has long been cited as the deadline
for consumers to sign up for insur-
Care.gov for periods when the site
Care.gov for periods when the site
has more traffic than it can handle
sign up for insurance by Tuesday
sign up for insurance by Tuesday
night — but fail because the Web
change follows a decision late last
change follows a decision late last
week by the Department of Health
enrollment through the federal
enrollment through the federal
marketplace
at her computer at 8 a.m. when her
at her computer at 8 a.m. when her
first client of the day arrived and
for consumers to sign up for insur-
for consumers to sign up for insur-
ance if they want to have it on
has more traffic than it can handle
has more traffic than it can handle
— rather than being allowed to
night — but fail because the Web
night — but fail because the Web
site does not cooperate — may
week by the Department of Health
week by the Department of Health
and Human Services to offer an
marketplace
marketplace
marketplace
was
was
was
was
roughly
roughly
roughly
roughly
first client of the day arrived and
first client of the day arrived and
told her, “I hear this is where I need
ance if they want to have it on
ance if they want to have it on
Jan. 1. On Monday, even as they
— rather than being allowed to
— rather than being allowed to
apply on the spot. The system noti-
site does not cooperate — may
site does not cooperate — may
appeal for special consideration.
and Human Services to offer an
and Human Services to offer an
exemption from a requirement in
890,000,
890,000,
890,000,
890,000, according to govern-
ment figures that have not been
according
according
according
to
to
to
govern-
govern-
govern-
told her, “I hear this is where I need
told her, “I hear this is where I need
to be for insurance.” Within 30
Jan. 1. On Monday, even as they
Jan. 1. On Monday, even as they
acknowledged that the rewritten
apply on the spot. The system noti-
apply on the spot. The system noti-
fies people when it is safe to re-
appeal for special consideration.
appeal for special consideration.
According to two people famil-
exemption from a requirement in
exemption from a requirement in
the
ment figures that have not been
ment figures that have not been
made public. That compares with
to be for insurance.” Within 30
to be for insurance.” Within 30
minutes, the woman was enrolled
acknowledged that the rewritten
acknowledged that the rewritten
computer code gives people an
fies people when it is safe to re-
fies people when it is safe to re-
turn, and by late afternoon, about
According to two people famil-
iar with the 24-hour extension
According to two people famil-
the
the
the health-care law that most
Americans have insurance as of
health-care
health-care
health-care
law
law
law
that
that
that
most
most
most
made public. That compares with
made public. That compares with
about 137,000 people who signed
minutes, the woman was enrolled
minutes, the woman was enrolled
in coverage and on her way to
computer code gives people an
computer code gives people an
extra day, federal health officials
turn, and by late afternoon, about
turn, and by late afternoon, about
60,000 people had provided e-
iar with the 24-hour extension
iar with the 24-hour extension
who spoke on the condition of
Americans have insurance as of
Americans have insurance as of
Jan. 1. Under enforcement rules,
about 137,000 people who signed
about 137,000 people who signed
up by the end of November and
in coverage and on her way to
in coverage and on her way to
work. She said they were expect-
extra day, federal health officials
extra day, federal health officials
insisted that the deadline had not
60,000 people had provided e-
60,000 people had provided e-
mail addresses to receive such fol-
who spoke on the condition of
who spoke on the condition of
anonymity about the matter be-
Jan. 1. Under enforcement rules,
Jan. 1. Under enforcement rules,
anyone who does not select a plan
up by the end of November and
up by the end of November and
about 227,000 more who enrolled
work. She said they were expect-
work. She said they were expect-
ing to work after hours Monday
insisted that the deadline had not
insisted that the deadline had not
changed, saying they were merely
mail addresses to receive such fol-
mail addresses to receive such fol-
low-up.
anonymity about the matter be-
anonymity about the matter be-
fore it became public, the new
anyone who does not select a plan
anyone who does not select a plan
by the end of March risks a federal
about 227,000 more who enrolled
about 227,000 more who enrolled
by then through the 14 state-run
ing to work after hours Monday
ing to work after hours Monday
evening and still would probably
changed, saying they were merely
changed, saying they were merely
trying
low-up.
low-up.
But for the most part, the Web
fore it became public, the new
fore it became public, the new
software code was built into the
by the end of March risks a federal
by the end of March risks a federal
fine. The exemption applies to
by then through the 14 state-run
by then through the 14 state-run
marketplaces.
evening and still would probably
evening and still would probably
turn people away.
trying
trying
trying to accommodate people
who might have trouble enrolling
to
to
to
accommodate
accommodate
accommodate
people
people
people
But for the most part, the Web
site held up, even under Monday’s
But for the most part, the Web
software code was built into the
software code was built into the
computer system as a buffer in
fine. The exemption applies to
fine. The exemption applies to
people whose health plans are be-
marketplaces.
marketplaces.
On Monday, the director of Cali-
turn people away.
turn people away.
Told about the extra day, Liber-
who might have trouble enrolling
who might have trouble enrolling
because of heavy last-minute Web
site held up, even under Monday’s
site held up, even under Monday’s
duress, significantly better than
computer system as a buffer in
computer system as a buffer in
case HealthCare.gov faltered amid
people whose health plans are be-
people whose health plans are be-
ing canceled because the policies
On Monday, the director of Cali-
fornia’s marketplace, the nation’s
On Monday, the director of Cali-
Told about the extra day, Liber-
tus sounded relieved. “If we can
Told about the extra day, Liber-
because of heavy last-minute Web
because of heavy last-minute Web
traffic.
duress, significantly better than
duress, significantly better than
during October and November,
case HealthCare.gov faltered amid
case HealthCare.gov faltered amid
a deadline surge of customers. The
ing canceled because the policies
ing canceled because the policies
failed to meet new federal benefits
fornia’s marketplace, the nation’s
fornia’s marketplace, the nation’s
largest, announced that more than
tus sounded relieved. “If we can
tus sounded relieved. “If we can
squeeze a few more in tomorrow,
traffic.
traffic.
Asked about the reason for the
during October and November,
during October and November,
the first two months of the sign-up
a deadline surge of customers. The
a deadline surge of customers. The
additional time is automatic, they
failed to meet new federal benefits
failed to meet new federal benefits
standards.
largest, announced that more than
largest, announced that more than
400,000 people in that state had
squeeze a few more in tomorrow,
squeeze a few more in tomorrow,
I’m happy to do it,” she said. “We
Asked about the reason for the
extra day — and why it was kept
Asked about the reason for the
the first two months of the sign-up
the first two months of the sign-up
period, when software and hard-
additional time is automatic, they
additional time is automatic, they
said, and cannot be overridden by
standards.
standards.
Also last week, AHIP made a
400,000 people in that state had
400,000 people in that state had
chosen health plans as of Sunday.
I’m happy to do it,” she said. “We
I’m happy to do it,” she said. “We
didn’t know, but that way we can
extra day — and why it was kept
extra day — and why it was kept
secret at first — officials at the
period, when software and hard-
period, when software and hard-
ware defects frustrated many con-
said, and cannot be overridden by
said, and cannot be overridden by
individual insurance companies.
Also last week, AHIP made a
policy change on its own, saying
Also last week, AHIP made a
chosen health plans as of Sunday.
chosen health plans as of Sunday.
The state of New York reported
didn’t know, but that way we can
didn’t know, but that way we can
push a few more in.”
secret at first — officials at the
secret at first — officials at the
Centers for Medicare and Medic-
ware defects frustrated many con-
ware defects frustrated many con-
sumers who received error mes-
individual insurance companies.
individual insurance companies.
Insurance industry leaders pro-
policy change on its own, saying
policy change on its own, saying
that people who signed up by
The state of New York reported
The state of New York reported
that 137,000 people had signed up
push a few more in.”
push a few more in.”
amy.goldstein@washpost.com
Centers for Medicare and Medic-
Centers for Medicare and Medic-
aid Services, the federal agency
sumers who received error mes-
sumers who received error mes-
sages that thwarted their ability to
Insurance industry leaders pro-
tested the change, as they have
Insurance industry leaders pro-
that people who signed up by
that people who signed up by
Dec. 23 would have until Jan. 10 to
that 137,000 people had signed up
that 137,000 people had signed up
in its exchange.
amy.goldstein@washpost.com
amy.goldstein@washpost.com
juliet.eilperin@washpost.com
aid Services, the federal agency
aid Services, the federal agency
overseeing the health insurance
sages that thwarted their ability to
sages that thwarted their ability to
sign up.
tested the change, as they have
tested the change, as they have
similarly objected to other late-
Dec. 23 would have until Jan. 10 to
Dec. 23 would have until Jan. 10 to
pay their first month’s insurance
in its exchange.
in its exchange.
Early in the day, before they
juliet.eilperin@washpost.com
overseeing the health insurance
overseeing the health insurance
exchange, at first declined to re-
sign up.
sign up.
The extra sign-up time means
similarly objected to other late-
similarly objected to other late-
breaking policy shifts by the ad-
pay their first month’s insurance
pay their first month’s insurance
premium. People who enroll can-
Early in the day, before they
became aware of the administra-
Early in the day, before they
exchange, at first declined to re-
exchange, at first declined to re-
spond and then issued two state-
The extra sign-up time means
that those who finish choosing a
The extra sign-up time means
breaking policy shifts by the ad-
breaking policy shifts by the ad-
ministration for the new market-
premium. People who enroll can-
premium. People who enroll can-
not actually get coverage until
became aware of the administra-
became aware of the administra-
tion’s timing shift, navigators in
Sandhya Somashekhar and Lena Sun
contributed to this report.
spond and then issued two state-
that those who finish choosing a
ministration for the new market-
not actually get coverage until
tion’s timing shift, navigators in
Obama buys health plan he doesn’t need, calls gesture ‘symbolic’
obama
obama
from
from
from
A1
did not contain Obama’s person-
al
new law and — as they view it —
share in the suffering of other
would all bark at him. . . . He’s the
president of the United States.
that approach, arguing that the
that approach, arguing that the
purpose was to cover those not
Obama’s enrollment, which
aides characterized as an impor-
Obama’s
Obama’s
Obama’s
enrollment,
enrollment,
enrollment,
which
which
which
al
al
al information, aides said, so
staffers had to go in person to the
information,
information,
information,
aides
aides
aides
said,
said,
said,
so
so
so
share in the suffering of other
share in the suffering of other
Americans.
president of the United States.
president of the United States.
His health care is a little different
purpose was to cover those not
purpose was to cover those not
already
aides characterized as an impor-
aides characterized as an impor-
tant show of support for the law,
president doesn’t qualify for sub-
president doesn’t qualify for sub-
sidies). But aides said he won’t
staffers had to go in person to the
staffers had to go in person to the
D.C. exchange offices over the
Americans.
Americans.
Don Stewart, a spokesman for
His health care is a little different
His health care is a little different
than the rest of us. We get that.”
already
already
already
offered
offered
offered
offered
insurance
insurance
insurance
insurance
by
by
by
by
tant show of support for the law,
tant show of support for the law,
was handled with little fanfare.
sidies). But aides said he won’t
sidies). But aides said he won’t
use the plan: Obama and his
D.C. exchange offices over the
D.C. exchange offices over the
weekend to get him enrolled.
Don Stewart, a spokesman for
Senate
Don Stewart, a spokesman for
than the rest of us. We get that.”
than the rest of us. We get that.”
The GOP push to get Obama to
their
their
their
proved a separate provision re-
employers.
employers.
employers.
Congress
Congress
Congress
ap-
ap-
ap-
was handled with little fanfare.
was handled with little fanfare.
News photographers and report-
use the plan: Obama and his
use the plan: Obama and his
family will continue to receive, as
weekend to get him enrolled.
weekend to get him enrolled.
Obama selected a bronze plan
Senate
Senate
Senate
Minority
Minority
Minority
Minority
Leader
Leader
Leader
Leader
Mitch
Mitch
Mitch
Mitch
The GOP push to get Obama to
sign up dates to the crafting of
The GOP push to get Obama to
proved a separate provision re-
proved a separate provision re-
quiring lawmakers and some of
News photographers and report-
News photographers and report-
ers were not allowed to witness
family will continue to receive, as
family will continue to receive, as
all recent presidents have, medi-
Obama selected a bronze plan
— the cheapest of four categories,
Obama selected a bronze plan
McConnell
McConnell
McConnell
McConnell (R-Ky.), noted that
Obama “had the option to keep
(R-Ky.),
(R-Ky.),
(R-Ky.),
noted
noted
noted
that
that
that
sign up dates to the crafting of
sign up dates to the crafting of
the law in 2010. As the Senate
quiring lawmakers and some of
quiring lawmakers and some of
their staff members to use the
ers were not allowed to witness
ers were not allowed to witness
the president shopping for insur-
all recent presidents have, medi-
all recent presidents have, medi-
cal care through the U.S. military.
— the cheapest of four categories,
— the cheapest of four categories,
below platinum, gold and silver,
Obama “had the option to keep
Obama “had the option to keep
the
the law in 2010. As the Senate
the law in 2010. As the Senate
neared debate on the bill that
their staff members to use the
their staff members to use the
exchanges, but not the president
the president shopping for insur-
the president shopping for insur-
ance plans or filling out paper-
cal care through the U.S. military.
cal care through the U.S. military.
As this act of political theater
below platinum, gold and silver,
below platinum, gold and silver,
that designate how much of over-
the
the
the plan he had, along with
access to the doctors and hospi-
plan
plan
plan
he
he
he
had,
had,
had,
along
along
along
with
with
with
neared debate on the bill that
neared debate on the bill that
would
exchanges, but not the president
exchanges, but not the president
or his aides.
ance plans or filling out paper-
ance plans or filling out paper-
work. News that he had signed up
As this act of political theater
played
As this act of political theater
that designate how much of over-
that designate how much of over-
all health-care costs are covered
access to the doctors and hospi-
access to the doctors and hospi-
tals he was comfortable with.”
would
would
would become the Affordable
Care Act, Sen. Charles E. Grassley
become
become
become
the
the
the
Affordable
Affordable
Affordable
or his aides.
or his aides.
Nonetheless, the White House
work. News that he had signed up
work. News that he had signed up
played
played
played out here in Hawaii,
where Obama is vacationing
, his
out
out
out
here
here
here
in
in
in
Hawaii,
Hawaii,
Hawaii,
all health-care costs are covered
all health-care costs are covered
by an insurer.
tals he was comfortable with.”
tals he was comfortable with.”
Brendan Buck, a spokesman
Care Act, Sen. Charles E. Grassley
Care Act, Sen. Charles E. Grassley
(R-Iowa) introduced an amend-
Nonetheless, the White House
said
Nonetheless, the White House
was distributed to reporters in a
was distributed to reporters in a
one-paragraph statement attrib-
, his
by an insurer.
by an insurer.
Thus Obama is paying $5,000
Brendan Buck, a spokesman
for House Speaker John A. Boeh-
Brendan Buck, a spokesman
(R-Iowa) introduced an amend-
(R-Iowa) introduced an amend-
ment that would require Obama
said
said
said at the time that Obama
would sign up for an insurance
at
at
at
the
the
the
time
time
time
that
that
that
Obama
Obama
Obama
one-paragraph statement attrib-
one-paragraph statement attrib-
uted anonymously to a White
administration
administration
administration
administration continued to
scramble back in Washington to
continued
continued
continued
to
to
to
Thus Obama is paying $5,000
a year out of pocket for a plan
Thus Obama is paying $5,000
for House Speaker John A. Boeh-
for House Speaker John A. Boeh-
ner (R-Ohio), said: “Americans
ment that would require Obama
ment that would require Obama
and Vice President Biden, as well
would sign up for an insurance
would sign up for an insurance
plan through the program once
uted anonymously to a White
uted anonymously to a White
House official.
scramble back in Washington to
scramble back in Washington to
prepare for the Jan. 1 start of
a year out of pocket for a plan
a year out of pocket for a plan
that a White House official said
ner (R-Ohio), said: “Americans
ner (R-Ohio), said: “Americans
are looking for a lot more than
and Vice President Biden, as well
and Vice President Biden, as well
as the Cabinet and top White
plan through the program once
plan through the program once
the marketplaces went online.
House official.
House official.
Republican
prepare for the Jan. 1 start of
prepare for the Jan. 1 start of
coverage.
that a White House official said
that a White House official said
was merely “symbolic.”
are looking for a lot more than
are looking for a lot more than
symbolic gestures. This law is a
as the Cabinet and top White
as the Cabinet and top White
House
the marketplaces went online.
the marketplaces went online.
The issue receded until earlier
Republican strategist Kevin
Madden, a former senior adviser
Republican
Republican
strategist
strategist
strategist
Kevin
Kevin
Kevin
coverage.
coverage.
coverage. Administration offi-
Administration
Administration
Administration
offi-
offi-
offi-
was merely “symbolic.”
was merely “symbolic.”
The president “was pleased to
symbolic gestures. This law is a
symbolic gestures. This law is a
train wreck, and no one should
House
House
House staff members, to pur-
chase health insurance through
staff
staff
staff
members,
members,
members,
to
to
to
pur-
pur-
pur-
The issue receded until earlier
this month, when White House
The issue receded until earlier
Madden, a former senior adviser
Madden, a former senior adviser
to 2012 presidential candidate
cials disclosed Monday that they
cials disclosed Monday that they
had quietly
The president “was pleased to
participate in a plan as a show of
The president “was pleased to
train wreck, and no one should
train wreck, and no one should
be forced to take part in it.”
chase health insurance through
chase health insurance through
the marketplaces.
this month, when White House
this month, when White House
press secretary Jay Carney was
to 2012 presidential candidate
to 2012 presidential candidate
Mitt Romney, called the move “a
had quietly
had quietly changed the rules
ttt
to
allow last-minute shoppers an
participate in a plan as a show of
participate in a plan as a show of
support for these marketplaces,
be forced to take part in it.”
be forced to take part in it.”
But one of the House Republi-
the marketplaces.
the marketplaces.
“It’s pretty unbelievable that
press secretary Jay Carney was
press secretary Jay Carney was
asked
Mitt Romney, called the move “a
Mitt Romney, called the move “a
tactic of last resort” during the
allow last-minute shoppers an
allow last-minute shoppers an
extra day to enroll, pushing the
support for these marketplaces,
support for these marketplaces,
which are providing quality, af-
But one of the House Republi-
cans leading the charge against
But one of the House Republi-
“It’s pretty unbelievable that
the
“It’s pretty unbelievable that
asked
asked
asked whether Obama still
planned to sign up and when.
whether
whether
whether
Obama
Obama
Obama
still
still
still
tactic of last resort” during the
tactic of last resort” during the
week of Christmas, when many
extra day to enroll, pushing the
extra day to enroll, pushing the
deadline back to midnight Tues-
which are providing quality, af-
which are providing quality, af-
fordable health-care options to
cans leading the charge against
cans leading the charge against
the health-care law, Rep. Jason
the
the
the president and his closest
advisers remain untouched by
president
president
president
and
and
and
his
his
his
closest
closest
closest
planned to sign up and when.
planned to sign up and when.
Carney confirmed that he would
week of Christmas, when many
week of Christmas, when many
Americans are focused on the
deadline back to midnight Tues-
deadline back to midnight Tues-
day.
fordable health-care options to
fordable health-care options to
more than a million people,” said
the health-care law, Rep. Jason
the health-care law, Rep. Jason
Chaffetz
advisers remain untouched by
advisers remain untouched by
the reforms they pushed for the
Carney confirmed that he would
Carney confirmed that he would
enroll but declined to provide a
Americans are focused on the
Americans are focused on the
holiday rather than the news.
day.
day.
Aides said Obama’s unique sit-
more than a million people,” said
more than a million people,” said
an official who was kept anony-
Chaffetz
Chaffetz
Chaffetz
(Utah),
(Utah),
(Utah),
(Utah),
said
said
said
said
he
he
he
he
was
was
was
was
the reforms they pushed for the
the reforms they pushed for the
rest of the country,” Grassley said
enroll but declined to provide a
enroll but declined to provide a
deadline.
holiday rather than the news.
holiday rather than the news.
“It’s
Aides said Obama’s unique sit-
uation as president meant that
Aides said Obama’s unique sit-
an official who was kept anony-
an official who was kept anony-
mous in a statement issued by the
pleased
pleased
pleased
pleased
that
that
that
that
Obama
Obama
Obama
Obama
had
had
had
had
en-
en-
en-
en-
rest of the country,” Grassley said
rest of the country,” Grassley said
at the time. “In other words,
deadline.
deadline.
Asked whether the news me-
“It’s
“It’s
“It’s
not
not
not
not
a
a
a
a
triumphant
triumphant
triumphant
triumphant
mo-
mo-
mo-
mo-
uation as president meant that
uation as president meant that
he was unable to sign up for a
mous in a statement issued by the
mous in a statement issued by the
White House.
rolled.
rolled.
“I’m not going to take a cheap
at the time. “In other words,
at the time. “In other words,
President
Asked whether the news me-
dia could observe the president
Asked whether the news me-
ment,” Madden said.
ment,” Madden said.
philip.rucker@washpost.com
he was unable to sign up for a
he was unable to sign up for a
plan online. The databases that
White House.
White House.
For
“I’m not going to take a cheap
shot at him for signing up,” Chaf-
“I’m not going to take a cheap
President
President
President Obama’s health-care
reform won’t apply to President
Obama’s
Obama’s
Obama’s
health-care
health-care
health-care
dia could observe the president
dia could observe the president
signing up, Carney did not offer
philip.rucker@washpost.com
zachary.goldfarb@washpost.com
philip.rucker@washpost.com
plan online. The databases that
plan online. The databases that
HealthCare.gov and related sites
For weeks, Republicans on
Capitol Hill have prodded Obama
For
For
weeks,
weeks,
weeks,
Republicans
Republicans
Republicans
on
on
on
shot at him for signing up,” Chaf-
shot at him for signing up,” Chaf-
fetz said. “It really wasn’t neces-
reform won’t apply to President
reform won’t apply to President
Obama.”
signing up, Carney did not offer
signing up, Carney did not offer
any guarantee. “I’ll get back to
zachary.goldfarb@washpost.com
HealthCare.gov and related sites
HealthCare.gov and related sites
use to verify people’s identities
Capitol Hill have prodded Obama
Capitol Hill have prodded Obama
to sign up for coverage under the
fetz said. “It really wasn’t neces-
fetz said. “It really wasn’t neces-
sary, but if he didn’t do it, we
Obama.”
Obama.”
Senate
any guarantee. “I’ll get back to
any guarantee. “I’ll get back to
you,” he said.
use to verify people’s identities
to sign up for coverage under the
sary, but if he didn’t do it, we
Senate
Senate
Senate
Democrats
Democrats
Democrats
Democrats
rejected
rejected
rejected
rejected
you,” he said.
Goldfarb reported from Washington.
Jewell rejects plan for land swap with Alaska
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cal patients access to an all-weath-
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all seasons.
er airport at Cold Bay, 22 miles
er airport at Cold Bay, 22 miles
away. They need to travel to Cold
anchorage, alaska —
Interior
Secretary Sally Jewell on Monday
Interior
away. They need to travel to Cold
away. They need to travel to Cold
Bay when aircraft cannot reach
Secretary Sally Jewell on Monday
Secretary Sally Jewell on Monday
rejected a proposed land swap
Bay when aircraft cannot reach
Bay when aircraft cannot reach
rejected a proposed land swap
rejected a proposed land swap
with the state of Alaska to build a
their own airport, where strong
their own airport, where strong
winds and foul weather make fly-
with the state of Alaska to build a
with the state of Alaska to build a
road through a remote Alaska na-
winds and foul weather make fly-
winds and foul weather make fly-
ing dangerous.
road through a remote Alaska na-
road through a remote Alaska na-
tional wildlife refuge that shelters
ing dangerous.
ing dangerous.
“We are very insulted that our
tional wildlife refuge that shelters
tional wildlife refuge that shelters
millions of migratory waterfowl.
“We are very insulted that our
health, safety and quality of life
“We are very insulted that our
millions of migratory waterfowl.
millions of migratory waterfowl.
The contentious decision on
health, safety and quality of life
health, safety and quality of life
simply do not matter” to Jewell,
The contentious decision on
whether to build a one-lane gravel
The contentious decision on
simply do not matter” to Jewell,
simply do not matter” to Jewell,
Della Trumble, a spokeswoman
whether to build a one-lane gravel
whether to build a one-lane gravel
road to provide those in a remote
Della Trumble, a spokeswoman
Della Trumble, a spokeswoman
for the Agdaagux Tribal Council
road to provide those in a remote
road to provide those in a remote
village with medical evacuation
for the Agdaagux Tribal Council
for the Agdaagux Tribal Council
and the King Cove Native Corp.,
village with medical evacuation
village with medical evacuation
access to an all-weather airport
and the King Cove Native Corp.,
and the King Cove Native Corp.,
said in a statement. “Clearly, the
access to an all-weather airport
access to an all-weather airport
came after four years of analysis,
said in a statement. “Clearly, the
said in a statement. “Clearly, the
secretary’s trust responsibility to
came after four years of analysis,
came after four years of analysis,
including a late-summer visit by
secretary’s trust responsibility to
secretary’s trust responsibility to
the Native people is very subjec-
including a late-summer visit by
including a late-summer visit by
Jewell to Izembek National Wild-
the Native people is very subjec-
the Native people is very subjec-
tive and, is in fact, meaningless.”
Jewell to Izembek National Wild-
Jewell to Izembek National Wild-
life Refuge. Jewell made the trek to
tive and, is in fact, meaningless.”
tive and, is in fact, meaningless.”
Jewell, in a statement, said her
life Refuge. Jewell made the trek to
life Refuge. Jewell made the trek to
the refuge, near the tip of the
Jewell, in a statement, said her
department would continue to as-
Jewell, in a statement, said her
the refuge, near the tip of the
the refuge, near the tip of the
Alaska Peninsula, shortly after she
department would continue to as-
department would continue to as-
sist in identifying and evaluating
Alaska Peninsula, shortly after she
Alaska Peninsula, shortly after she
replaced Ken Salazar.
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sist in identifying and evaluating
options to improve access and not-
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replaced Ken Salazar.
replaced Ken Salazar.
Jewell’s decision affirms a rejec-
options to improve access and not-
options to improve access and not-
ed the decision doesn’t prevent
The village of King Cove, Alaska, where officials had requested a
The village of King Cove, Alaska, where officials had requested a
land swap in order to build a road for medical evacuation access.
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Jewell’s decision affirms a rejec-
tion of the proposal in February by
Jewell’s decision affirms a rejec-
ed the decision doesn’t prevent
ed the decision doesn’t prevent
the state, the Aleutians East Bor-
land swap in order to build a road for medical evacuation access.
tion of the proposal in February by
tion of the proposal in February by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
the state, the Aleutians East Bor-
the state, the Aleutians East Bor-
ough or the communities of King
$189
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the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and Salazar.
road through a strip of land be-
tween lagoons including the 150-
cific brant, endangered Steller’s
eiders and other migratory water-
ough or the communities of King
ough or the communities of King
Cove and Cold Bay from making
and Salazar.
and Salazar.
Sen.
tween lagoons including the 150-
tween lagoons including the 150-
square-mile Izembek Lagoon.
eiders and other migratory water-
eiders and other migratory water-
fowl as they fatten up to head
Cove and Cold Bay from making
Cove and Cold Bay from making
transportation
Chain included
Matching Earrings available
Chain included
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-
Alaska) threatened to hold up
Sen.
Sen.
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
Murkowski
Murkowski
Murkowski
(R-
(R-
(R-
square-mile Izembek Lagoon.
square-mile Izembek Lagoon.
Jewell said that even though the
fowl as they fatten up to head
fowl as they fatten up to head
south for the winter.
transportation
transportation
transportation improvements
outside the refuge, including to
improvements
improvements
improvements
Matching Earrings available
Alaska) threatened to hold up
Alaska) threatened to hold up
Jewell’s nomination if the rejec-
Jewell said that even though the
proposed swap would bring more
Jewell said that even though the
south for the winter.
south for the winter.
“Are birds really more impor-
outside the refuge, including to
outside the refuge, including to
the dock at Cold Bay.
Jewell’s nomination if the rejec-
Jewell’s nomination if the rejec-
tion wasn’t reconsidered. Envi-
proposed swap would bring more
proposed swap would bring more
acres of land into the refuge sys-
“Are birds really more impor-
tant than people? It seems so hard
“Are birds really more impor-
the dock at Cold Bay.
the dock at Cold Bay.
Congress in 1997 addressed the
tion wasn’t reconsidered. Envi-
tion wasn’t reconsidered. Envi-
ronmental
acres of land into the refuge sys-
acres of land into the refuge sys-
tem, the department’s analysis in-
tant than people? It seems so hard
tant than people? It seems so hard
to believe that the federal govern-
Congress in 1997 addressed the
King Cove transportation issue
Congress in 1997 addressed the
ronmental
ronmental
ronmental groups submitted
thousands of comments opposing
groups
groups
groups
submitted
submitted
submitted
tem, the department’s analysis in-
tem, the department’s analysis in-
dicated it could not compensate
to believe that the federal govern-
to believe that the federal govern-
ment finds it impossible to accom-
King Cove transportation issue
King Cove transportation issue
with a $37.5 million appropriation
thousands of comments opposing
thousands of comments opposing
the road.
dicated it could not compensate
dicated it could not compensate
for the unique values of existing
ment finds it impossible to accom-
ment finds it impossible to accom-
modate both wildlife and human
with a $37.5 million appropriation
with a $37.5 million appropriation
for water access to Cold Bay that
the road.
the road.
The community of King Cove,
for the unique values of existing
for the unique values of existing
refuge lands or the anticipated
modate both wildlife and human
modate both wildlife and human
beings,” Aleutians East Borough
for water access to Cold Bay that
for water access to Cold Bay that
included a $9 million hovercraft.
The community of King Cove,
backed by Alaska Gov. Sean Par-
The community of King Cove,
refuge lands or the anticipated
refuge lands or the anticipated
effects a road would have on the
beings,” Aleutians East Borough
beings,” Aleutians East Borough
Mayor Stanley Mack said in a
included a $9 million hovercraft.
included a $9 million hovercraft.
The Aleutians East Borough took
backed by Alaska Gov. Sean Par-
backed by Alaska Gov. Sean Par-
nell (R) and the state’s congres-
effects a road would have on the
effects a road would have on the
refuge.
Mayor Stanley Mack said in a
Mayor Stanley Mack said in a
statement.
The Aleutians East Borough took
The Aleutians East Borough took
it out of service after deciding it
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nell (R) and the state’s congres-
nell (R) and the state’s congres-
sional delegation, pressured Jew-
refuge.
refuge.
The
statement.
statement.
Officials in King Cove, with a
it out of service after deciding it
it out of service after deciding it
was too expensive and unreliable
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Upper Level near Macy’s, 703-893-4803
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sional delegation, pressured Jew-
sional delegation, pressured Jew-
ell to approve a land exchange that
The lagoon is home to the
world’s largest known bed of eel-
The
The
lagoon
lagoon
lagoon
is
is
is
home
home
home
to
to
to
the
the
the
Officials in King Cove, with a
population of 963, said a road
Officials in King Cove, with a
was too expensive and unreliable
was too expensive and unreliable
to operate.
ell to approve a land exchange that
ell to approve a land exchange that
would allow construction of the
world’s largest known bed of eel-
world’s largest known bed of eel-
grass and provides fodder to Pa-
population of 963, said a road
population of 963, said a road
would provide emergency medi-
to operate.
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would allow construction of the
grass and provides fodder to Pa-
would provide emergency medi-
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