Politics: Afternoon Edition: White House compromises on birth control

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, February 10, 2012 HEADLINES White House compromise still guarantees contraceptive coverage for women Seeking to allay concerns of Catholic leaders, the president says religious institutions will not be required to cover contraceptives for all employees. » Read full article Mitt Romney was 'severely conservative' governor, he tells CPAC Mitt Romney gave a detailed defense of his own conservative credentials Friday before a convention of right-wing activists, telling them that his life as a businessman and Massachusetts governor had been a series of battles for Republican ideals. » Read full article Rick Santorum at odds with conservative base on issue of women in combat Rick Santorum may have committed one of the relatively few gaffes of his GOP presidential campaign by suggesting Thursday that women shouldn't serve in combat roles because of "other types of emotions that are involved." » Read full article Maine's weird, weeklong caucus Texas Rep. Ron Paul (R) might have his first victory soon: Maine. Like Paul himself, the primary process in Maine goes against the grain. Most caucuses last a day. In Maine, they last a week. » Read full article Rick Santorum touts conservative pedigree Former senator Rick Santorum got a standing, cheering reception from an annual gathering of conservatives Friday morning when he said that the 2012 presidential race could only be won by a pure conservative. Meaning, of course, him. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan on President Obama's shift in birth control policy:: "Today's decision to revise how individuals obtain services that are morally objectionable to religious entities and people of faith is a first step in the right direction." MULTIMEDIA Video: Mitt Romney's full CPAC 2012 speech Mitt Romney delivers remarks during the 2012 Conservative Political Action Convention in Washington, D.C. 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 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy