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Burris Stands Down
Obama successor won't seek re-election in 2010.
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The Handshake
Obama, Libya's Gaddafi shake hands Thursday before G-8 leaders' group photo.
POOL REPORTS: Read them here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy.
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"A Pattern of Generosity"
Nevada Senator's parents gave almost $100,000 to his ex-mistress, family in 2008.
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Ricci Returns
GOP witness list for Sotomayor confirmation hearings includes firefighter who filed controversial New Haven lawsuit.
Democrats are scheduled to call Mayor Bloomberg, former FBI chief Freeh to testify.
Plus: Sotomayor meets with Sen. Franken Thursday afternoon. Permalink
Biden: "It's Easier to Throw...Bombs"
The VP defends the stimulus in Saratoga Country, New York Thursday by blasting critics for not being constructive.
"It's easy to point out what you don't like. What will you do?" DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink
Obama: World Must "Fight" Global Warming
Says during G-8 presser the economy makes it harder to strike climate deal, leaders must "fight the temptation toward cynicism."
REMARKS: Read them here. G-8 STATEMENT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Hard as Granite Still
Latest New Hampshire numbers show Obama's approval rating at 61 percent.
Conducted June 24 - July 1, error margin 4.1 points. Permalink
Ensign Saga Continues to Snare Coburn
Follow the bouncing ball: OK Senator in flap with NV Senator's ex-mistress's husband. Permalink
Healthy, Wealthy, and ?
Democrats scramble to save med reform.
Thursday's drama: House Democrats fine tune. Details here.
Developing...
Protests Erupt Again in Tehran
Security forces try to disperse renewed demonstrations over last month's election Thursday in Iran's capital. Permalink
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. Permalink
Iowa Republicans Want Palin
But: "The cell phone voice mail for Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapleton on Wednesday was full and not accepting new messages."
Read more about the effort to lure Palin to first-in-the-nationville here. Permalink
Palin's TIME
This week's cover package looks at what's next for the outgoing governor, what she didn't say in explaining why she's leaving.
KEY DETAILS: Get them here.
Plus: Joe Klein on how Obama may be losing focus with his domestic agenda. Permalink
Pelosi Speaks on CIA Flap
Speaker addresses concerns over allegations that the agency misled Congress in weekly presser Thursday.
MORE DETAILS: Read her comments here.
Plus: Panetta orders probe into CIA program relating to the intial dispute.
GM Sale Clears Legal Hurdle
Deadline to appeal sale of most assets passes midday Thursday without major objections.
Once deal goes through, the automaker can emerge from bankruptcy protection. Permalink
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