The NBA opened the regular season with three games Tuesday. Of those games, the Washington Wizards were in Cleveland taking on the Cavaliers. Below are reactions of fans from the season-opener.

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Wed, Oct 31 2012 11:42:42

Final Score: #Wizards 84 - #Cavs 94... Jordan Crawford leads team w 11 pts, Okafor w 10, Webster and Ariza w 9 each #WizCavs

— Washington Wizards · Tue, Oct 30 2012 18:25:58

Great game #wizcavs

— Andrew Newton · Tue, Oct 30 2012 18:46:11

#nba #washingtonwizards #wizards #washingtondc #dmv #pointgod #clevelandcavs #cavaliers #cavs #clevelandcava http://instagr.am/p/Rb7GQBIQ-7/ · Thorolgraffix

#nba #washingtonwizards #wizards #washingtondc #dmv #clevelandcavaliers #cavs #cleveland #THOROLGRAFFIX #fol http://instagr.am/p/Rb6cDOoQ-o/ · Thorolgraffix

Valiant effort by the #Wizards, but it's tough to win anytime one player grabs 7 more boards than the entire starting five. #WizCavs

— I LOVE WASHINGTON DC · Tue, Oct 30 2012 18:26:54

The Wizards give up 4 dunks in the last 2 mins of a close ball game... exactly why no one cares about this franchise. No BBall IQ. #WizCavs

— Joshua K · Tue, Oct 30 2012 18:23:29

Game over, Irving & Varajao were too much. We needed someone to step up in the last 5 mins #WizCavs

— Michael Cocciola · Tue, Oct 30 2012 18:23:58

#Wizards could not consistently score tonight; Earl Barron has earned himself more minutes though w/ great play off the bench #WizCavs

— Charlie Juhl · Tue, Oct 30 2012 18:24:14

Wizards showed a lot of promise. Can't wait for Wall, Nene and Seraphin to get healthy. #WizCavs

— BM · Tue, Oct 30 2012 18:25:17

Decoding the health care reform legislation

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Tue, Apr 10 2012 14:49:51

Sneak peak of new #healthcare paper by Chuck Blahous @washingtonpost: Health-care law will add $340 billion to deficit http://wapo.st/HvwRHd

— Mercatus Center · Mon, Apr 09 2012 19:42:22

White House Criticizes Conservative Economist Charles Blahous - KGO-AM

— Carly Cheung · Tue, Apr 10 2012 13:51:35

A White House blog says Charles Blahous used "new math" to determine that the ACA will raise the deficit. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/04/09/official-sources-agree-affordable-care-act-reduces-deficit

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Apr 10 2012 14:25:29

Blahous: The Fiscal Consequences of the Affordable Care Act http://j.mp/HyF6yi #tcot

— Roosevelt Room · Tue, Apr 10 2012 12:05:18

.@FamiliesUSA reports GOP budget would slash #Medicare funding http://ow.ly/ac8AT

— Medicare NewsGroup · Tue, Apr 10 2012 14:16:47

MT @FamiliesUSA: $2 Billion. Billion!!! That's what consumers would have gotten back in 2010 if #ACA was in place. http://bit.ly/HrJyx2

— SEIU · Mon, Apr 09 2012 14:04:42

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Mon, Apr 09 2012 13:46:14

Henderson: We're one of the only countries in the world that let's our "C" students become teachers. #schoolreform #stateofrace

— NiaMeansPurpose · Mon, Apr 09 2012 11:40:09

#TrayvonMartin wouldn't have gotten the attention he did if he weren't middle class #stateofrace

— Kristal High · Mon, Apr 09 2012 13:02:00

Diversity is destiny. That's the state of race in America. #stateofrace

— Jose Antonio Vargas · Mon, Apr 09 2012 06:35:55

25% of latino vote is swing vote. #stateofrace

— Nicole Goodrich · Mon, Apr 09 2012 13:17:16

Integrated schools are shown to have less teacher turnover says Khin Mai Aung, director of the Educational Equity and Youth Rights Project

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Apr 09 2012 12:02:49

Telemundo anchor Jose Diaz-Balart says kids without access to technology at home are at a disadvantage in school. @EliseDBrown

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Apr 09 2012 11:54:07

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:12:48

@VP My dad was just laid off. My sister and I are planning to attended college in the fall, but we can no longer afford to send me #AskVP

— Chelsea · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:33:31

.@chelseagirl may qualify #Pell, work study - community college? Contact financial aid office. Don't give up -- for dad -vp #askvp

— Office of VP Biden · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:58:55

@usedgov Private college rates keep going up, what's the plan to help #MiddleAmerican students get a private education #AskVP #Biden

— JT Tyler · Thu, Mar 29 2012 12:05:47

.@JTyler5767 Difficult - many private U provide substantial need based aid. Work study programs, expand Perkins loans. Need more -vp #askvp

— Office of VP Biden · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:52:34

@VP #AskVP: Why is tuition increasing so much? 498.31% inflation since 1985 (compared to overall inflation of 115.06%) Paying more for less.

— Blue Politics Girl · Thu, Mar 29 2012 12:39:23

.@BluePoliticsGrl # of reasons, not least of which states significantly reducing commitment to state run higher institutions -vp #askvp

— Office of VP Biden · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:50:08

Have you ever thought about lowering education costs by decreasing the role of government intervention in the education business? #AskVP #p2

— Kevin · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:01:22

.@keder Fascinating. Could reduce costs, but it would eliminate millions of students from college. Against natl interest. -vp #askvp

— Office of VP Biden · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:04:07

@VP Colleges continue to raise tuition without offering additional services or improvements. Where is the itemized receipt? #AskVP

— madA Zeidman · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:01:28

.@azeidman reason dept of ED looking for report card, grad rates, costs, facilities -- enabling informed choice. -vp #askvp

— Office of VP Biden · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:05:33

thoughts on role of fed student loans generating profit for #4profits while state subsidies to public unis decline? @vp #askvp

— tressie mc · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:01:29

.@tressiemcphd Regrettable decline of state support. Profits plowed back into student opportunities -vp #askvp

— Office of VP Biden · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:07:26

#AskVP What about the lower middle class students who do not qualify for #Pell and still can't afford to pay their way through?

— Sarah Jessee · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:06:06

.@jesseejamesMD Alt community college to 4 yr college, work study, Perkins, tax credits, local scholarships. Explore. -vp #askvp

— Office of VP Biden · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:08:51

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:34:43

How do you expect grads to pay back loans so soon when we are forced to pay high gas & food prices, cost of living in a jobless econ? #AskVP

— Ashley Christian · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:24:50

@VP The NACBA says student loan debt could be the next economic crisis. What are you doing about this growing problem? #AskVP

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:19:53

Does easy access to students loans make it easier for colleges to increase tuition? #AskVP

— Brian Paris · Tue, Apr 03 2012 12:20:03

Well, hello Mr. @VP. Can college grads with debt look forward to any debt reduction/forgiveness plans in the second term? #AskVP

— Brooke Hathaway · Tue, Apr 03 2012 11:37:55

#AskVP How will the govt help the middle class? We don't make enough to save, but make too much for Fed aid. #collegeaffordability #catch22

— Josephine Gioia · Tue, Apr 03 2012 11:43:11

@VP Are our students being priced out of an education? #AskVP

— AFSA Leadership · Tue, Apr 03 2012 11:05:27

Leaders in Washington are speaking out about the rising cost of college tuition. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was in Las Vegas Tuesday, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce convened for a hearing Wednesday -- both discussing ways to bring down the cost of higher education.

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 30 2011 12:30:36

2011 College Grads Moving Home In Record Numbers, Saddled With Historic Levels Of Student Loan Debt

NEW YORK -- While one's college graduation is normally a time of jubilation, Megan Muller can more than relate to the sense of defeat tha...

The other student loan problem: Some students are so scared to borrow, they risk not graduating: http://t.co/t2kgj8qe -CC

— The Associated Press · Sun, Nov 27 2011 13:01:03

Duncan Calls for Urgency in Lowering College Costs

Education Secretary in a speech Tuesday pushed higher education officials to "think more creatively - and with much greater urgency - abo...

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We need to start a nat'l conversation on how to improve college completion rates while keeping tuition under control. http://nyti.ms/sxzki3

— Arne Duncan · Tue, Nov 29 2011 14:43:03

Student Loans will be the death of me

— D O M E N I Q U E · Wed, Nov 30 2011 10:24:42

Solutions to Rising Cost of Higher Education Sought | C-SPAN

Washington, DC Wednesday, November 30, 2011 A House subcommittee took a look at the rising cost of college tuition and what higher educat...

Americans owe $865 billion in student loans: http://wapo.st/sdnM8p

— The Washington Post · Tue, Nov 29 2011 15:33:57

Ball State announces moves to stem tuition costs - BusinessWeek

Ball State University said Tuesday it will offer $500 scholarships to students on track to graduate within four years and take other step...

Just chatted with the lovely student loan people. According to the $ I owe we'll be friends till I'm 58. May as well become besties.

— aprilhauck · Wed, Nov 30 2011 08:37:32

New York Fed says it has underestimated student loans, revising amount from $550B to $845B. http://t.co/NW1LpfPU

— Jenna Johnson · Wed, Nov 30 2011 09:03:22

CTBAC holds forum, agrees on 2.6 percent tuition increase | The Daily Texan

Liberal arts students met for the last time this semester before voicing their opinions on tuition policy in front of peers, faculty and ...

Who here has student loan debt that is driving them insane?

— BeautyofBlackRelate · Wed, Nov 30 2011 08:41:33

College Board stats: Between 2010-11 and 11-12 school years, in-state public university tuition rose by 8.3 percent

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 30 2011 06:51:48

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Rep. Hinojosa testimony: 84 percent of young adults surveyed said making college more affordable should be a priority for Congress

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 30 2011 07:01:10

Jane Wallman, Executive Director of Delta Cost Project testifies first

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 30 2011 07:24:26

Wallman: "smoking gun" in higher ed -- employee benefits up 5 percent per year consistently, have to cut healthcare to bring down tuition

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 30 2011 07:25:27

Next up, Ronald Manahan from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 30 2011 07:28:30

Medill reporter Lauren Chooljian brings you the best the web has to offer on the Nov 22 CNN debates

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 22 2011 21:11:55

BREAKING: new CNN/ORC GOP poll: Gingrich 24; Romney 20; Cain 17; Perry 11; Paul 9; Bachmann 5; Santorum 4; Huntsman 3

— Sam Feist · Mon, Nov 21 2011 13:01:12

@wolfblitzercnn tells us about his game day routine. #CNNDebate http://pic.twitter.com/7tueTjZ4 · Tory Dunnan

2012 GOP debate: Five things to watch - Maggie Haberman

The Republican candidates debating Tuesday night can likely agree on one thing: Foreign policy isn't going to decide the 2012 presidentia...

In October 2008, @BarackObama visited NH, promising to fix the economy. After three years, he’s failed. VIDEO: http://mi.tt/v36gNA

— Mitt Romney · Mon, Nov 21 2011 18:16:45

As for Romney's ad, it's not just misleading. It's TV-station-refuse-to-air-it-misleading.

— Jake Tapper · Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:52:55

Obama said "Sen. McCain's campaign actually said, and I quote, ‘If we keep talking about the economy, we're going to lose.’"

— Jake Tapper · Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:53:22

To just quote the last part is so deceptive it's a lie.

— Jake Tapper · Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:53:49

A look into the future? Obama and Romney battle in New Hampshire.

In New Hampshire, President Obama seeks to revive sagging support in a state he won in 2008. Republican rival Mitt Romney plays offense, ...

Obama campaign goes after Romney in pre-#cnndebate memo. http://bit.ly/t3Tu52

— The Fix · Tue, Nov 22 2011 13:01:36

WATCH: Obama speech interrupted by #OccupyWallStreet protesters in New Hampshire. http://huff.to/tqgkGK

— Huffington Post · Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:07:17

Got a question for GOP candidates at tonite's CNN National Security Debate with AEI and Heritage? Tweet it to #CNNDebate & tune in @ 8p ET

— CNN Natl Security · Tue, Nov 22 2011 10:48:35

Newt Gingrich's reversal of political fortune - CNN.com

updated 7:08 AM EST, Tue November 22, 2011 Presidential hopefuls take on national defense, international relations and terrorism issues i...

DEBATE NIGHT: 8pmET on @CNN, GOP presidential candidates debate the most important foreign policy issues of our time. http://herit.ag/Onv

— Heritage Foundation · Tue, Nov 22 2011 07:38:34

Huntsman: Military needs to face reality

By Jon Huntsman, Special to CNN updated 10:21 AM EST, Tue November 22, 2011 Editor's note: Jon Huntsman, former governor of Utah and U.S....

GOP debate: Conflict for AEI and Heritage as new players?

Tuesday's Republican presidential debate on foreign policy and national security will feature a new element: think tanks. The American En...

Waiting for candidate arrivals in the rain outside the CNN debate hall http://yfrog.com/hsg8uxdj · Steve Brusk

Will the #CNNdebate be a game changer? Are all the candidates ready for tonight's foreign policy challenge? Tune in at 6p for a preview #cnn

— JohnKingCNN · Tue, Nov 22 2011 14:51:18

Mrs. Obama spoke to high school students during a day-long university “immersion experience” at Georgetown University. By: Katie Banks

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 09 2011 12:27:30

"This is scary. Being married to Barack Obama. Because he's got big plans." -Mrs. Obama about tackling challenges. @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:13:16

Mrs. Obama says take advantage of college. Don't let fear hold you back. Try something new. @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:10:00

@banks_katie reports: "I have a huge responsibility to use this platform in a way that's going to make a difference." -Mrs. Obama

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:07:22

#3 do not use credit. Do not come out o college in debt from credit cards. -Mrs. Obama's tip for college freshman. @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:05:26

#2 tip from Mrs. Obama: ask for help if you don't understand something. @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:04:06

Mrs. Obama's top 5 tips for college survival for freshman: #1 don't procrastinate. @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:03:09

"Do your homework. You have to own your ultimate decision." -Mrs. Obama on college apps @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:02:19

@banks_katie reports: Mrs. Obama says know everything about a college before you commit. Pay special attention to student loans, she says.

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:00:55

RT @medillonthehill "College is a time to practice being an adult." -Mrs. Obama @banks_katie reports // um ... Maaa!

— Gnosis Arts · Tue, Nov 08 2011 12:00:51

College is "the most significant financial investment you will make in your life." -Mrs. Obama @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:59:56

"College is a time to practice being an adult." -Mrs. Obama @banks_katie reports

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:58:36

@banks_katie reports: Mrs. Obama says you need to use your struggles as inspiration to achieve your goals in the future.

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:58:01

@banks_katie reports: Mrs. Obama says going from South Side of Chicago to Princeton was a "culture shock"

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:56:18

@banks_katie reports: Mrs. Obama says college apps lead to maturity. This is the step where you're starting to be responsible, she says.

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:52:08

@banks_katie is listening to Michelle Obama talk about her strengths and weaknesses in law school. http://t.co/UiTe5Ouc

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:47:35

She's here!! @banks_katie reports. http://t.co/VfRA0i1M

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:38:07

@banks_katie is still waiting. At least I am making some good contacts!

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 11:30:04

After an hour and a half of security checks, @banks_katie is in the room waiting for Mrs. Obama. #geezlouise http://t.co/WqwHNGqz

— Medill on the Hill · Tue, Nov 08 2011 10:18:42

The third installment of the American Jobs Act mini-bills, the White House administration announced a new, three-pronged program to help veterans find work in the civilian world.

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 13:45:53

AJA: stay tuned later for an update on the President's executive action plan regarding veteran's employment. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:34:36

AJA: Urgency in passing legislation. But there is a steady increase of unemployment in post 911 vets. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:32:41

AJA: Looking forward, if nothing does change, do you have any projections on veteran unemployment? -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:31:45

AJA: Tax credits: what's the offset? Haven't announced the offset yet, despite speculation. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:30:55

AJA: The Pres. has laid out in the AJA tax credits that will create jobs for veterans. But Republicans could block the initiative -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:30:08

AJA: The WH is helping veterans find existing jobs, not really creating jobs. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:28:52

AJA: Nothing that's proposed that is job creation? -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:28:18

AJA: B/c the WH is using web standards already exist, the WH isn't incurring any extra cost. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:27:21

AJA: The technology tools for helping veterans find jobs will be provided with existing resources, too. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:26:24

AJA: Price tag of the initiative? Dep. of Labor will provide services for post 911 vets using existing resources. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:25:46

AJA: Answer: executive actions aren't a substitute for the other tax credits that are getting voted on. Tax credits are still being debated

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:24:56

AJA: the question is: how is thid different from the legislation that the WH wants Congress to pass? -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:23:36

AJA: The goal is to simplify the job search for employers and veterans looking for work. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:22:21

AJA: Releasing the veterans job bank search tool. Helping vets find available jobs. Opens today with thousands of tagged jobs -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:20:46

AJA: Today launch: online skill translator that will help veterans identify their skills and how they can apply it to civilian work ops. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:19:41

AJA: Concern over the post 911 veterans. The pres. has said you can save lives overseas, you can save them here. Skills work at home, too

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:18:15

AJA: New gold card: services will be conducted by individual career strategists. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:17:12

AJA: new gold card has 6 mo. services including help with the job search by career professionals. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:16:22

AJA: NEw gold card will entitle post 911 vets a range of services at their local job centers. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:15:50

AJA: Second highlight being announced today: new veteran's gold card initiative. -WW

— Medill on the Hill · Mon, Nov 07 2011 07:15:07

The first public appearance of Dr. Lobsang Sangay since becoming the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile. He spoke of the continued conflict between Tibet and the Chinese government. The conference was at the National Press Club Wednesday. (Tiffany Lane, Medill News Service)

Storified by Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 14:03:31

"What we seek is exactly enshrined in the U.S. Constitution."- Dr. Sangay @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:51:00

Universality of freedom is now universally accepted, Dr. Sangay said, referencing the Arab Spring. @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:48:42

"We will return to Tibet one day soon."- Dr. Sangay @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:45:07

"Perhaps in our lifetime we will see Tibet with freedom or Tibet off of the map of the world."- Dr. Sangay @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:43:55

"The responsibility of the new generation has just begun."- Dr. Sangay #tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:42:34

"Constitutionally there is a system for a separate institution."- Dr. Sangay @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:37:13

Our faith in the Dalai Lama is strong, Dr. Sangay said.@tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:35:39

It's a well known fact there are differences of views inside and outside Tibet, Dr. Sangay said.@tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:34:43

"We do believe in peaceful means to advocate our cause."- Dr. Sangay @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:33:33

"The Tibetan administration seeks general autonomy within the framework of the Chinese government." Dr. Sangay @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:30:29

"The Chinese hardlined government inside Tibet is not working."- Dr. Sangay.@tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:24:22

"The motivation lies for Tibet and the Tibetan people."- Dr.Sangay @TiffanyTLane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:21:51

"It is incumbent that we do show solidarity inside Tibet."- Dr. Sangay @tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:19:05

Dr. Sangay doesn't encourage protest inside Tibet because of consequences including torture.@tiffanytlane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:17:23

New Tibetan govt-in-exile leader Dr. Lobsang Sangay speaking at National Press Club @TiffanyTLane

— Medill on the Hill · Wed, Nov 02 2011 11:10:34