Why we corrected a front page story — and left the mistake up

The findings, drawn from a six-month review of public filings, paint a more complicated picture than the official communiqué suggested. Critics argue the proposal trades short-term political relief for a longer, more expensive reckoning down the line. On paper, the agreement looks routine. In practice, it sets a precedent that several other capitals will study closely.

The findings, drawn from a six-month review of public filings, paint a more complicated picture than the official communiqué suggested. Critics argue the proposal trades short-term political relief for a longer, more expensive reckoning down the line. On paper, the agreement looks routine. In practice, it sets a precedent that several other capitals will study closely.

"An editorial note on what a correction is for, and why a quiet edit is not one."