the morning cram [I see we meet again edition]

There's a party in Washington, and everyone (outside of your deity, or deities of choice) is invited.

NPR reports the "Reason Rally" is being billed by some as a Woodstock for atheists, where as many as 30,000 are expected to gather and take heart in their stance. 

No more "pink slime" at Kroger stores. 

Kentucky ~ The Senate has passed a "bare bones" budget. Schools could be in line for college prep money. 

Tennessee ~ There's a new arts commissioner.