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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."
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Africa Outreach
Obama is en route to Ghana after spending the week in Russia and Italy.
White House sends out release on events surrounding Obama's arrival. Read it here.
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Papal Visit
Obama shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVI after arriving at the Vatican Friday, says it's "a great honor" to meet him.
They then sit at the pontiff's desk, exchange pleasantries before reporters and photographers are ushered out.
Plus: Obama 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.
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Confirmation Countdown
--GOP judiciary point-man Senator Sessions says Sotomayor confirmation not "a foregone conclusion."
--CNN/Opinion Research Corp. finds 47% say they want to see the SCOTUS nominee confirmed, 40% don't.
--Sotomayor preps for next week by taking on insults, probing questions in mock hearings. 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
Specter Hurls "Flagrant Hypocrite" Line at Rival
The Republican-turned-Democrat hits back at Senate challenger Rep. Sestak on Thursday, questioning his party bona fides. Permalink
White House Looks to Beef Up SEC
The adminstration proposes legislation Friday expanding the commission's power and seeking to protect investors. Permalink
Palin Press Person Pummels Levi
Suggests Bristol's former fiance is "honing his acting skills" for a potential movie deal after he tells reporters Palin is resigning over money concerns.
A New GM
CEO Henderson announces the company has emerged from bankruptcy, will be far faster and more responsive to customers than in the past. 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
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
Clinton Prods NoKo on U.S. Journalists
SecState says Friday two American reporters sentenced to 12 years of labor in North Korea show "great remorse" and should be released. Permalink
House Health Bill Held Up
Unveiling of health care legislation stalled by House Democrats' demands, now expected to be revealed early next week.
Meanwhile: Biden pitches health reform to small business owners Friday at the White House. Permalink
Obama at G-8: Still More Work to Do
Notes some accomplishments at closing presser, but says economic "recovery is still a ways off," group failed to agree on global warming.
TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. POOL REPORTS: Read them here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Presidential Pun
Obama jokes about attending the World Cup in South Africa next year in G-8 meeting with President Zuma, saying "that's my goal. Get it?"
POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy.
Comes ahead of Obama's arrival in Ghana later Friday. Permalink
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