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Headlines from July 3rd, 2009
MITCHELL: PALIN "OUT OF POLITICS, PERIOD"
NBC News: Alaska Governor is "fed up with politics" and "does not want to run for higher office." "She has told some of her biggest backers in the national Republican Party that they are free to choose other candidates for 2012." VIDEO: Watch it here. KEY QUOTES FROM ANDREA MITCHELL: Read them here. Permalink
PALIN STEPPING DOWN
Alaska Governor says outside her home Friday she'll resign her office in a few weeks, citing family, among other reasons. VIDEO: Click above for clip from her presser. QUOTES: Read more of what Palin said here. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Read it here. Lt. Gov. Parnell to be inaugurated at the governor's picnic July 26. HALPERIN'S TAKE: 10 possible reasons for Palin's decision. Permalink
Palin Wants to Act "Outside of Government"
Spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton tells Fox News her boss is "not running from pressure" and will be "getting things done in a different way." "She is going to get out there and... rally around the candidates that have those same ideals and values." VIDEO: Watch what she said here. KEY QUOTES: Read them here. Permalink
Palin's Family Speaks Out
Brother Chuck Heath Jr. decries "non-stop negative media blitz" in Friday interview with Fox News. KEY QUOTES: Read them here. Plus: Husband Todd says she will now focus on "doing the things for Alaska and the country" that she couldn't do as a governor under close press scrutiny. Permalink
"A Hard Road Ahead"
Biden says in Friday meeting with PM Maliki that U.S. is "ready if asked" to aid Iraq in future challenges. DETAILS: Get them here. Earlier: VP meets with son Beau, Gen. Odierno. Pool reports here and here. PHOTOS: See them here. Permalink
"Concerned"
Powell warns that Obama -- whom he endorsed with great fanfare -- may be trying to tackle too many issues at once. QUOTES: Read what he told CNN's "State of the Union" here. VIDEO: Click above to watch. Permalink
Russia Lends a Hand
Kremlin aide says Friday Obama, Medvedev will sign deal next week allowing the U.S. to ship weapons across Russia to Afghanistan. Permalink
Party Time
Obama arrives Friday in Camp David where his family and 20 girls are staying to celebrate Malia's 11th birthday. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Expected to be back at the White House Saturday for July 4 festivities with military families. Permalink
Welcome in Syria
President Assad invites Obama to Damascus, lauds his "values" and outreach to the region in Friday interview. Permalink
Napolitano in Pakistan
Homeland Security Secretary meets Friday with President Zardari, other officials in Islamabad. Permalink
Latest on Sanford
Embattled governor departs Friday for holiday weekend in Florida, plans to regularly disclose daily schedule. Earlier: Jenny Sanford "willing to forgive." More quotes here. Plus: Another SC Republican calls on Sanford to resign. Permalink
Second Lady Overseas
She'll spend Friday and Saturday in Germany to celebrate Independence Day with soldiers stationed there. Sunday she heads to France for a speech on education. DETAILS: Read them here. Permalink
Cali Can't Pay
State starts printing IOUs to pay taxpayers, vendors and local governments. Permalink
Cheney Prepped Staff on Plame Inquiries
Court filing shows the VP talked with top White House officials about how to respond to the press on who leaked the CIA operative's identity. Permalink
OAS Takes Its Mission to Honduras
Secretary General Insulza will try brokering the safe return of Honduras' deposed President Zelaya Friday. And/But: Honduras' interim leader said he's open to elections if it resolves an impasse with the world community. Permalink
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