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To Russia, With TV
Obama does interviews with Russian media ahead of his three-day trip to Moscow Monday. Says Russia has “enormous potential for being a force for stability and prosperity in the international community." Plus: Criticizes Russian oil magnate Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s second trial in an interview with opposition paper Novaya Gazeta. Permalink
ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
Fox News Sunday: Alaska Lt. Gov. Parnell says Palin cited toll of ethics complaints as a reason for leaving. Rove labels Palin's strategy "risky." This Week: Wide-ranging Biden interview. Transcript here. Roundtable with Liz Cheney, Matthew Dowd, Cynthia Tucker, George Will. State of the Union: Colin Powell says Iraq surge should have come earlier, sticks up for Sotomayor by blasting critics. Transcript here. Face the Nation: Schumer guarantees a public health care option in the Senate bill. Meet the Press: Preempted by Wimbledon. Permalink
Litigious Palin
Lawyer of Alaska lame duck warns media off blogger follows. Permalink
Biden Cagey on Stim II
VP tells ABC News the administration "misread how bad the economy was" back in January, but won't say whether second stimulus will be needed. QUOTES: Read what he had to say here. Permalink
MEDVEDEV MEETINGS
The two presidents launch series of high-stakes sit downs Monday at the Kremlin. Obama to reporters: "The United States and Russia have more in common than they have differences." Pool report here, video here and remarks here. The two leaders sign arms agreement. PHOTOS: See them here. OBAMA TRIP ITINERARY: Get it here. Permalink
Marion Barry Arrested (Again)
Police say the former D.C. mayor has been charged with stalking a woman. Permalink
Biden Committed to 2011 Iraq Withdrawal
Tells ABC's "This Week" that the administration promised Iraqis all troops would leave by next summer and they have every intention of keeping that. QUOTES: Read more of what he had to say here. Permalink
Mo Does Palin
Gray Lady opinionmeister shoots dead fish in barrel. Read more here. Permalink
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