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Headlines from June 30th, 2009
Senator-Elect Franken: "I'm Excited to Get to Work"
Minnesota Democrat says he is looking forward to being seated in remarks outside his Minneapolis home Tuesday. Click here for video. Says he is not going to D.C. to be the 60th Democratic senator and should not be expected to vote that way. Plus: Gov. Pawlenty signs election certificate later Tuesday. STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
COLEMAN CONCEDES
Former GOP Senator says he'll abide by the Minnesota Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that Franken won the senate race. "It's time for Minnesota to come together under the leaders it has chosen and move forward." REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
Obama Congratulates Newest Senator
Says he looks forward to working with the Minnesota Democrat on health care, jobs, more. Read statement here. Earlier: Senate Majority Leader applauds state court's ruling. STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
A Different Kind of Race
Palin says she can outrun Obama -- at least on the track. Read more from her Runner's World interview here. Permalink
Obama: Iraqis Should Be Celebrating
Says Tuesday that local security forces taking control of cities is an important step toward sovereignty, the end of the war. REMARKS: Read them here. Comments come during event in the East Room focusing on nonprofit work. White House fact sheet here. Permalink
Top Security Aide: No More Troops to Afghanistan
National Security Adviser Jones says administration plans to keep troop levels steady in the country for now. Permalink
The Nightmare or the Dream?
Rush Limbaugh warns of a third Obama term in 2016. Find out what the talkmeister said here. What Robert Gibbs thinks about a third Obama term here. Permalink
Pyongyang: Don't Touch Our Ships
Any interception of a NoKo ship will be considered a declaration of war, the country's main newspaper announces Wednesday. Cargo vessel monitored under U.N. anti-proliferation sanctions appears to be changing course from North Korea. Permalink
Sanford's Latest Details
Says he "crossed lines" with other women but the affair with Argentine mistress was his "love story." Also contradicts previous confession, says he met with her numerous times in past eight years. See what else he told the Associated Press here. Permalink
Obama-Snowe Call
POTUS phones the Maine Republican Tuesday to push for support in crafting bipartisan health care bill. Read Senator's statement here. Permalink
"Good Afternoon, Wal-Mart Shoppers"
Discount chain giant embraces Obama's call for requiring all large employers to offer health insurance in letter to Congress, White House Tuesday. Permalink
Iraq Top Topic at Briefing
On Biden's role: Confirms he's been tapped to work with Shi'a, Sunni and Kurd to help achieve political reconciliation. On withdrawal: Won't say the U.S. has won the war, but "without getting into those characterizations...it is an important step forward." Plus: Gibb says State Department has been in touch with ousted Honduran President Zeleya, he isn't coming to the White House. Permalink
Treasury Targets NoKo's Assets
Treasury Department announces Tuesday it has frozen funds of an Iranian company allegedly backing North Korea's nuclear program. Permalink
CELEBRATE
Iraqi government establishes public holiday to mark the occasion of U.S. troop withdrawals Tuesday. Permalink
GOP Adds Health Reform Opposition Leader
Rep. Tom Price, a doctor, is named to the top Republican spot on the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions subcommittee. Permalink
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