The proposal for tougher voter ID rules tied the Senate in knots and sparked days of partisan bickering -- at one point dragging through the night and leaving stunned members of the public waiting more than 20 hours for a chance to testify.

Education Week says the biggest news will be the president calling for an expansion of incentive pay programs and new processes to get rid of ineffective teachers.

Recession notwithstanding, the Dallas Cowboys have splurged on the luxury suites in their new stadium, installing faux crocodile walls, leather appointments and granite countertops.