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Obama: Health Reform Not Compromise

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Tells WashPost "every single criteria for reform I put forward is in this bill."

More here.

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All Things Considered

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Obama to NPR Wednesday.

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Early Decision

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Senate to cast final health care vote 8 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning.

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Not A Creature Was Stirring, Except Bo

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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

Poll: Majority Expect Economy to Improve

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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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Diaz-Balarts Split With Crist

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

"Enormous Opportunities"

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

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Obama Staycation

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

Dem Rep. to Join GOP

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

Tuesday Briefing

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

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Bumpy Road to Recovery

Economy expands at 2.2% rate in third quarter, slower than expected.

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

Poll: Health Care, Economy Still Sticking Points

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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

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