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Report: Cheney Told CIA to Keep Congress in the Dark
NYT: Panetta says CIA withheld info about a secret counterterrorism program from Congress for eight years on direct orders from the former VP.
And/But: Former CIA Director Hayden insists in AP interview Congress was kept well informed.
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Obama Headed Home
Tells Ghanaians in the airport before leaving the trip has been especially meaningful for him because of his African heritage.
POOL REPORT: Read it here.
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ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
Meet the Press: Sens. McCain, Schumer. Roundtable with Karen Hughes, Andrea Mitchell, Bob Shrum, Roger Simon.
This Week: Sens. Durbin, Kyl. Roundtable with George Will, Donna Brazile, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, Bob Woodward.
Fox News Sunday: Sens. Feinstein, Cornyn; Rep. Cantor. Roundtable with Kristol, Ingraham, Mara Liasson, Juan Williams.
Face the Nation: Sens. Leahy, Sessions.
State of the Union: Sens. Stabenow, Gregg, Alexander, Conrad.
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A Lesson for the First Daughters
Obama says he hopes the tour of a former slave fortress on Ghana's coast Saturday reminds Malia, Sasha history can take very cruel turns.
POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink
Clinic Chat
Obama, his wife meet with a group of pregnant women at Ghana's La General Hospital to talk prenatal care, reducing infant mortality rates.
Jokes with the women, saying: "Nobody's going to have a baby right now, right?"
POOL REPORT: Read it here.
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Prepping for Sotomayor
AP previews what next week's confirmation hearings will look like. Permalink
Obama Makes Abortion Pledge
White House aides confirm the president says he'd work to reduce number of abortions in America with Pope visit.
POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink
Papal Visit
Obama shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVI after arriving at the Vatican Friday, says it's "a great honor" to meet him.
Gives Pope stole belonging to sainted 19th century Catholic American, private letter from ailing Senator Kennedy.
POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Obama Shoots For August
Reiterates he really wants health care reform by the August recess during press Q&A across the globe in Italy Friday.
EXCERPTS: More of what he had to say here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Obama to Africa: "Yes You Can"
Tells Ghanaian Parliament the African people need to shed corruption and conflict in favor of peace in Saturday speech.
"I say this knowing full well the tragic past that has sometimes haunted this part of the world. I have the blood of Africa within me."
REMARKS: Read them here.
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Obama: No Need for Second Stimulus
Says in weekly address Saturday Americans need to give the first one more time to work.
VIDEO: Watch it here. Permalink
Africa Outreach
Obama says trip is to show "Africa is not separate from world affairs" in meeting with Ghanaian counterpart John Atta Mills Saturday.
POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink
Burris Not Running Because of Fundraising
Says he isn't seeking re-election for Obama's Senate seat in 2010 because of the burden of raising money to pay for a campaign.
"I was called to choose between spending my time raising funds, or spending my time raising issues for my state." Permalink
Report: Kirk Not Running in Illinois
The Washington Post reports GOP Rep. Mark Kirk is not planing to seek Burris' Senate seat in 2010. Permalink
Geithner: Stimulus on "Expected Path"
Treasury Secretary defends the Recovery Act on Friday in testimony before Congress.
Plus: Administration pushes expansion of foreclosure prevention measures. Permalink
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