A.M. Headlines

(The Seattle Times): "Obama: US should fund research for cleaner cars"

(Washington Post): "Venezuelans debate how to preserve Chavez's legacy - and his body"

(John Chait): "Rob Portman, gay marriage, and the politics of selfishness"

(Ballot Box): "Romney urges GOP to learn from mistakes he made in 2012"

(Talking Points Memo): "House Republicans unanimously vote down minimum wage hike"

(The National Journal): "The GOP keeps getting whiter"