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Bill Clinton Agrees to Reveal Donors

The former president will identify 200,000 donors to his presidential library and foundation by the end of the year, as part of a deal to clear the way for Hillary Clinton to be named secretary of state. He also agrees to allow the Obama administration to vet his speeches and business interests. Politico has details. Permalink

Franken's Math Problem

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Successfully challenging ballots a daunting task for the Democratic Senate candidate, who still trails Norm Coleman. Permalink

Like Clockwork

President-elect Obama begins his Sunday-- where else-- at the gym. Read pool reports here and here. Later visits his friend Marty Nesbitt. More pool reports here and here. Permalink

Lugar: "There Will Be Questions" on Bill Clinton's Ties

The senior GOP Senator says he and others want to learn more about Clinton's foreign work in light of his wife's post at the State Department. Tells ABC's "This Week": "I'm not alone in suggesting there will be questions raised and will probably be legitimate." Adds that he expects to vote to confirm Hillary Clinton. Permalink

Top Indian Security Official Resigns

Move comes as death toll in Mumbai attacks reaches 183. Earlier: President Bush offers condolences and aide to India, and President-elect Obama speaks with India's prime minister. Permalink

Obama Impressing Pentagon, So Far

WashPost: Senior military and civilian officials say they expect renewed respect and greater realism from a President Obama. Aide: Adm. Mullen felt "very good, very positive" following Obama meeting. Outgoing Sen. Warner: Obama's national security appointments to date "instills great confidence at home and abroad." Permalink

Flurry of Last-Minute Rules From Bush Administration

The outgoing White House approves 61 environmental, security, social and commercial regulations in the last month. Regulations could have an annual economic impact of $2 billion. Plus: Labor Department rushes to enact a rule making it harder to regulate toxic substances in the workplace. Permalink

Love in the White House

Chicago Tribune: "The Obamas' unabashed affection for each other suggests they could become one of the most engaging sets of lovebirds in White House history." Permalink

Searching for a Presidential Basketball Court

Finding, or building, a spot to play hoops in his new city is one item on Obama's agenda. NY Post: "There's buzz that Obama has his eye on the glass-enclosed court less than a mile from the White House at the upscale Sports Club/LA gym, where Secretary of State Rice works out." Permalink

On a Newsstand Near You

This week's covers. Permalink

Headlines from November 29th, 2008

Obama Speaks With Indian PM

The president-elect calls Prime Minister Singh Friday night to express condolences for those killed in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Reiterates there will be one president at a time, but will be watching the situation there closely. Get all the details of the conversation here. Permalink

Live Earth India Concert Cancelled

The Dec. 7 event set to feature Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and others at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai is called off due to the attacks. The group's founder, Al Gore's office and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change chair make the announcement in a joint statement. Read it here. Permalink