Top 10 Reads: July 22, 2011

Abigail White / July 22, 2011

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1. America’s jobless ask: Where’s the recovery? – Elaine L. Chao
2. Secrecy in Budget Talks Gave Obama an Advantage – Ernest Istook
3. ATF sought to downplay guns scandal, emails show – Richard A. Serrano
4. Glad You Mentioned It, Mr. President – Mark Green
5. Jim Jordan Fights On – Robert Costa
6. State Department Embraces Religion – Lauren Markoe
7. America’s Marriage Debate Depends on Civil Society – Ryan Messmore
8. Unrealistic mileage standards threaten consumers’ wallets – Pete Sepp
9. DC Interns Shine at Cato Debate – Ajay Ravichandran
10. Tricks of the Trade With The Atlantic’s Senior Editor Megan McArdle – Betsy Rothstein