Politics: Afternoon Edition: Another battle ahead on FAA funding

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 5, 2011 HEADLINES Another battle ahead on FAA funding The six-week reauthorization of the FAA sets the stage for an even more heated battle in September. » Read full article Perry's 'day of prayer' draws fire from all sides Perry is hosting a day of prayer and fasting in Houston. » Read full article Fox reports on 'Obama's Hip-Hop BBQ' Fox News's news-aggregation Web site made an odd and many say 'race-baiting' editorial decision Friday. » Read full article Obama backs 'reverse boot camps' for veterans Obama outlines new steps to combat the nation's high rate of veteran unemployment. » Read full article Redistricting roulette in upstate N.Y. THE FIX | When it comes to upstate N.Y. everyone is still holding their breath about which seat will be removed. » Read full article BEHIND THE GOVERNMENT SHOWDOWN Sign up for daily e-mail updates on the federal budget showdown QUOTE OF THE DAY Tim Pawlenty, 2012 GOP presidential candidate, said he isn't going to change Washington as president. Instead: "I'm going to defeat it." COMMENT OF THE DAY polprof, on Philip Rucker's "For GOP, a chaotic primary calendar" story: A national primary would eliminate this quadrennial issue. Q&A DISCUSSIONS Dana Milbank was online at noon ET to discuss the week in politics: Q: Dana, I'm an FAA employee who was furlough as a result of this avoidable political gambit. Many of my co-workers and I felt like we were just sacrificial pawns. Do you really think that Mica honestly believes the political fallout he's received is just "a gotcha?" He must be more astute than that. Also, most importantly, do you expect that we'll be in a similar situation in mid-September when Congress takes up the issue, and then has to decide all over again whether or not to reauthorize our agency? Thanks. Dana Milbank: I was in your office yesterday! (Assuming you're at 800 Independence SW, the "Orville Wright Building.") It was very still. In fact I was going to write all about that stillness, but a couple of hours later everything came back to life. I think Mica feels the Dems' reaction this week was a gotcha, because they could have had this same deal on Monday. I have a feeling based on the time I spent talking with Mica that they don't have the stomach to have another fight over this. They'll work out some ways to cut back on the rural air subsidies -- both sides agree that's necessary -- and I'll bet the attempt to reverse the union rule goes nowhere. » View full Q&A session MULTIMEDIA Video: Obama optimistic despite dismal jobs report During a speech in Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard, President Obama comments on the latest dismal jobs report by saying "things will get better." Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy