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NYT > Home Page Congressional Charities Are Pulling In Corporate Cash by By ERIC LIPTON 6 Sep 2010 at 6:07am At least two dozen charities that lawmakers or their families helped create or run routinely accept donations from businesses seeking to influence them. Housing Woes Bring New Cry: Let Market Fall by By DAVID STREITFELD 6 Sep 2010 at 5:55am Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash. Floods in Pakistan Carry the Seeds of Upheaval by By CARLOTTA GALL 6 Sep 2010 at 10:50am As devastating floods appear to widen divisions, Pakistani officials, some accused of ineptitude and favoritism, are trying to repair the political damage. Albany District Attorney Criticized in Steroid Case by By RAYMOND HERNANDEZ 6 Sep 2010 at 7:56am A judge in Florida has sharply rebuked P. David Soares over his handling of a case involving a pharmacy accused of being involved in a steroid ring. For G.O.P., Tea Party Wields a Double-Edged Sword by By KATE ZERNIKE 6 Sep 2010 at 10:50am The Tea Party fervor is expected to help Republicans in November, but it may also create problems for them. American Muslims Ask, Will We Ever Belong? by By LAURIE GOODSTEIN 6 Sep 2010 at 5:30am The furor over a proposed center near ground zero has many worried about their place in American society. Horse Advocates Pull for Underdog in Roundups by By JESSE McKINLEY 6 Sep 2010 at 10:50am The intent is to reduce the wild horse population, but animal advocates say the roundups are cruel and unnecessary. Revis and Jets Agree on New Contract by By THOMAS KAPLAN 6 Sep 2010 at 8:30am The Jets announced early Monday that they have agreed to terms with the All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, who missed all of training camp because he was unhappy with his contract. Some See a Ploy as Craigslist Blocks Sex Ads by By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER 6 Sep 2010 at 6:20am Since blocking its ?adult services? ads as the weekend began, Craigslist has refused to discuss its motivations. Iranian Woman Said to Be Lashed Over Photo by By RAVI SOMAIYA 6 Sep 2010 at 5:40am A mix-up over a photograph led to a sentence of 99 lashes for the Iranian woman whose earlier death sentence by stoning caused an international outcry, a lawyer said. On Tennis: Favorites and Friends Get Set to Slug It Out by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY 6 Sep 2010 at 5:30am A lack of upsets has set up some outstanding matchups in the later rounds. Newsfeed display by CaRP