Obama: Health Reform Not Compromise

First Lady – with Sasha, Malia and Bo – reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C. Tuesday.

POOL REPORT: Here. REMARKS: Here. Permalink

New CNN/ORC survey shows 58% anticipate "good" or "very good" economic conditions a year from now.

Conducted Dec. 16-20, error margin 3 points.

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With some cryptic remarks, Mario and Lincoln pull their backing Tuesday. Permalink

Obama tells small banks Tuesday potential for growth is there, but requires them to be "responsible" lenders.

POOL REPORT: Read it here. REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink

Health care bill clears second round of procedural voting early Tuesday.

Plus: Leader Reid asks for civility.

And: NYTimes previews conference challenges.
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Ex-RNC chiefs upset over paid lecture gigs. Permalink

No Hawaii holiday until the Senate takes care of business. Permalink

Politico: Alabama Rep. Parker Griffith announces party switch Tuesday, faults Democratic leadership. Permalink

Health care, Iran top the agenda in Gibbs' session with reporters.

DETAILS: Get them here. TRANSCRIPT: Read it here.
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Economy expands at 2.2% rate in third quarter, slower than expected.

Plus: Existing home sales jump 7.4% in November. Permalink

New Quinnipiac survey finds majority disapproval of Obama's handling of both issues.

DETAILS: Read more here.

Conducted Dec. 15-20, error margin 2.4 points. Permalink

Obama calls into Gov. Kaine's radio show Tuesday as "Barry from D.C." Permalink