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NATION
States faulted on pharmacy oversight
State boards have failed to adequately regulate the practices of specialty pharmacies like the one at center of a fungal meningitis outbreak, new report says.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

National ocean policy sparks fight
A wonky issue has become a political target for conservatives.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Hurricane Sandy prepares for assault on East Coast
People across eight states will see winds up to 75 mph and power outages during the "killer storm."
( by Ashley Halsey III, Annie Gowen and Mark Berman , The Washington Post)

Metro system closure is a rarity
Metro's announcement appeared to have little, if any, precedent since the rail system opened in 1976.
( by Martin Weil and Rachel Karas , The Washington Post)

Metro, federal offices shut as D.C. prepares for storm
People all along coast are warned to take hurricane's threat seriously.
( by Ashley Halsey III, Annie Gowen and Mark Berman , The Washington Post)

Prince William's newest District Court judge is sworn in
William E. Jarvis, a longtime prosecutor, dons the black robe for the first time Friday as a judge.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

Prince William County news in brief
PRTC to begin fall service, new routes next month; Boy Scouts will collect food and clothing Nov. 10 and 11; Gainesville dentist will buy unopened Halloween candy; registration to begin for senior holiday lunch at NVCC.
(, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a... (Among likely voters)

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Contacted by the Obama Campaign Last Weekvariable labels Last Monthvariable labels Longervariable labels Not Contacted NET (Among likely voters)

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Have you personally been contacted by a representative of the Obama campaign, either by phone, in-person, or online asking you for your support, or not? (Among likely voters)

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Regardless of who you may support, who do you think better understands the economic problems people in this country are having - (Obama) or (Romney)? (Among likely voters)

( by  , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
'Dracula' is blood-chilling, physical production
Washington Ballet's production hits creepy stride with stylistic touches, Hyun-Woong Kim in title role.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)

The BSO's Brahms brilliance
Cornelius Meister led the orchestra and its concertmaster and principal cellist in an emotionally charged Double Concerto for Violin and Cello.
( by Grace Jean , The Washington Post)

Pieter Wispelwey's idiosyncratic cello
Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey's intriguing recital at the Library of Congress was all standard repertoire, but nothing sounded familiar.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: He won't help plan, but he will complain
No therapy will help the man who implies that his wife's efforts for trips or even cookouts aren't thorough enough.
(, The Washington Post)

Naval Academy's Halloween tradition
In Annapolis, a spectacle of color, sound and sights allows midshipmen to express themselves creatively.
( by Dan Zak in ANNAPOLIS , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
PepsiCo exec comes to Covington
Dan Bryant, PepsiCo's chief government affairs officer, has been tapped to ramp up the firm's public policy practice.
( by Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)

Pentagon considers adding iPhones
Move would be a threat to BlackBerry, which depends on government sales.
( by Nick Taborek , Bloomberg)

Washington area business events
Here's a list of some of the key local get-togethers being sponsored in the greater Washington area.
(, The Washington Post)

Key business events, starting Oct. 29
Analysts will be watching new releases of economic data to see whether consumer optimism or business pessimism is winning out.
(, The Washington Post)

New at the top: John Kealey takes over
The new chief executive at DecisionLens in Arlington said leadership lessons helped his career.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Oct. 29
TV and radio listings: Oct. 29
(, The Washington Post)

OPINION | Under the radar, Giants soar
The Giants weren't pushed to the brink this time and completed their Series of overlooked brilliance.
(, The Washington Post)

Giants sweep to the title
Marco Scutaro has the go-ahead hit and Sergio Romo nails down the save as San Francisco wins its second World Series in three seasons.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Reality check: Redskins need a lot more than just RGIII
It's hard to believe Washington's claim of progress when the rest of the team is playing this poorly.
(, The Washington Post)

Dropped passes doom Redskins
With Garcon, Davis sidelined, few step up to help Robert Griffin III on offense.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Japan wants access to U.S. base
Crowded Tokyo needs a third airport, sees the U.S. military's Yokota Air Base as a solution.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Mexico's need to engineer jobs
Despite soaring numbers, many engineering graduates go to work in low-level managerial jobs at assembly plants.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)

Pakistani brothers reflect the country's contradictory nature
One is a wanted terrorist leader, while the other spent 21 years in the U.S. promoting religious tolerance.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Pollsters' moment of truth
Cellphones, public unwillingness undermine telephone surveys.
(, The Washington Post)

The heartland election
Obama benefitting from the "makers" in the Midwest.
(, The Washington Post)

Syria's fertile ground
New jihadist group is prospering in Syria.
(, The Washington Post)

Canada's success story
Washington should look north for a fiscal plan.
( by Brian Lee Crowley , The Washington Post)

Keeping tabs on surveillance
FISA needs to balance security and liberty.
(, The Washington Post)

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