
Bilateral bashing as Obama departs for Tokyo Thursday to kick off his Asia tour.
He'll hold meetings, presser and eat dinner with PM Hatoyama before traveling to Singapore Saturday. ITINERARY: Get it here.
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Obama to make a brief statement to the press on the economy from the Diplomatic Reception Room Thursday.
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Obama to stop at Elmendorf Air Force Base near Anchorage Thursday to meet with service members, deliver remarks.
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AP: Likely won't go with advisors' proposals, instead wants to clarify how, when U.S. troops turn over power to Afghan government.
UPDATE: Obama wants revised options, says AP.
MORE: Ambassador Eikenberry has expressed concern about troop increase in memos to Obama. Permalink

A first look at what sits between the covers of "Going Rogue."
Developing...

With a (negative) take on why ObamaCare is in some trouble.
Halperin disagrees, but....
ESSENTIAL READING: Anonymous's take on what happens next. Permalink

Obama honors veterans in remarks following wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday.
REMARKS: Read them here. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink

Minnesota guv to keynote December fundraiser in the Granite State. Permalink
SecState arrives Thursday for a brief stay. Expected to reaffirm strong ties between the two nations. Permalink
WSJ on why the administration is holding back some of the bailout funds. Permalink

Friday Pfister confab in Milwaukee to talk about key 2010 race, politics, and New Jersey/Virginia results.

Gen. Petraeus gives Afghan update on CNN Wednesday.
Plus: Powell says his advice to Obama is "take your time." Permalink

Vehicles used to transport the VP strike and kill a man early Wednesday.
Biden was not with the motorcade at the time of the incident. Permalink

NY Post praises Obama Ft. Hood perf. Permalink
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