
Obama to make afternoon statement on monthly jobs report due out Friday morning.
Unemployment projected to hold steady at 10 percent.
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Obama to meet with Secretaries Clinton, Geithner in the Oval Office Friday.
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DefSec on board for another year.
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Gray Lady reports Massachusetts Dems getting edgy. Permalink

Meet the Press: Steele, Govs. Kaine, Schwarzenegger
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White House says the vice president has returned to Wilmington to spend time with his ailing mother. Permalink

Obama holds slew of closed-door meetings Thursday at the White House.
Sits down with President Clinton, Secretaries Clinton and Geithner, Senators Baucus and Dodd. Permalink

McCain up with Senate re-elect radio spots hitting Obama's "extreme left-wing crusade."
Meanwhile: Hayworth gearing up for primary challenge. Permalink

RNC chair to critics: "If you don't want me in the job, fire me. But until then, shut up. Get with the program or get out of the way."
Meanwhile: WashTimes reports donor discontent affecting RNC coffers.

Palin to speak at Southern Republican Leadership Conference in April.
Plus: She's scheduled for Women of Joy confab and is skipping CPAC. Permalink

Excise tax -- among Obama's favorite measures -- still a major problem for Pelosi and company.
Plus: He's going to make personal pitch to labor. Permalink

Napolitano, Brennan, Gibbs detail administrations Flight 253 review Thursday at the White House.
TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink

In summary of Flight 253 review, Obama says he takes full responsibility for U.S. security.
Insists there's "no foolproof solution" to threats, but outlines new steps to expand intelligence, screening efforts.
REMARKS: Read them here.
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Nelson wants health care bill to pick up every state's tab for Medicaid expansion.
STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink

Salazar declines bid for Colorado governor, expected to endorse Hickenlooper. Permalink
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