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Headlines from July 6th, 2009
Not The End...
...unless she wants it to be. Sean Hannity's not writing Palin off and doesn't think anyone else should either. Read excerpts from his Monday radio show here. Permalink
Franken: "I'm Ready to Get to Work"
Minnesota Democrat makes first appearance on the Hill as Senator-elect for a Monday meeting with Majority Leader Reid. VIDEO: Click above to watch the full Franken-Reid presser. Permalink
First Family Tours the Kremlin
Visit Russia's presidential complex Monday, drinking tea in the Winter Garden and touring the cathedral where czars were coronated. PHOTOS: See gallery from the trip here. Permalink
Stem Cell Guidelines Released
National Institutes of Health announces new ethics requirements that take effect Tuesday. Plus: Hospitals reported to be nearing a deal to pick up part of the tab of Obama's health plan. Permalink
The Franken Complex
Alec Baldwin expresses a "desire" to seek public office, speculates about possible run for governor, mayor or Senator. Read what he said here. Permalink
No Consensus from "The View"
Hosts of the show speculate on reasons for Palin resignation: Behar says money, Hasselbeck says her special needs son. VIDEO: Watch the debate above. KEY QUOTES: Read them here. Permalink
Obama: "We Resolved to Reset U.S.-Russia Relations"
Says in joint presser the two countries are looking for a new start so they can "cooperate more effectively in areas of common interest." Comes after the two discuss nukes, Afghanistan, Iran and more in hours of meetings. TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Gallery of trip here. Permalink
NUKE NEGOTIATIONS
Obama, Medvedev strike preliminary deal Monday to reduce their nations' stockpiles of nuclear warheads to as few as 1,500 each. JOINT STATEMENT: Read it here. FACT SHEET: Read it here. Plus: Also agree to resume military cooperation suspended after Georgia invasion last year. Permalink
Even Rush Is Confused
Rarely-stumped talkmeister admits he doesn't know why Palin resigned and won't speculate on it. QUOTES: Read his comments here. Permalink
Robert McNamara 1916-2009
Defense Secretary during the Vietnam War dies at 93 early Monday while sleeping in his D.C. home. Permalink
Sessions Questions Sotomayor's "Philosophy"
Ranking GOP Judiciary member gets warmed up for next week's confirmation hearing. Read details from Fox News interview here. Permalink
Paying His Respects in Russia
Obama participates in wreath-laying ceremony at the Russian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Monday. Pool report here. VIDEO: Watch first family arrive here. PHOTOS: See them here. Permalink
SC GOP to Weigh Sanford's Future
Top members of South Carolina's Republican Party plan to hold Monday conference call to discuss the embattled governor. Permalink
Khamenei Points Finger at the West
Iran's Supreme Leader says Western meddling during post-election unrest will have a "negative impact" on relations. Says western governments must be careful of their "hostile remarks and behaviors" because Iran will react. Permalink
Six Americans Killed in Afghan Blasts
Total of six U.S. troops die Monday in two roadside bombings. Plus: Obama and Russian President Medvedev issue joint statement on country's conflict. Permalink
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