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Headlines from July 7th, 2009
Health Care Unveiled
Emanuel on the Hill Tuesday night for committee chairs' presentation of House health bill. Plus: Wash Post on questions about cost and limits continuing to linger. Permalink
B. Clinton Remembers M. Jackson
Former president reflects on the late pop star's life while traveling in Haiti Tuesday. Read what he said about the singer here. Permalink
That Makes 60
Biden administers the oath of office to the Minnesota Democrat on the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon. Eight months after voters went to the polls, Franken gets a long standing ovation from his new colleagues. VIDEO: Click here to watch. Permalink
Mullen: Clock is Ticking on Iran
Joint Chiefs chair warns Tehran could have nuclear weapons in one to three years, but warns against military action. Permalink
Costa Rica to Play Honduras Mediator
Mediation efforts will begin Thursday to resolve the crisis. Clinton says after Zelaya meeting Tuesday that all parties agree on President Arias as international arbitrator of the crisis. Permalink
Obama Wraps Up Day Two in Russia
Attends business summit, participates in civil societies forum, meets with opposition leaders before calling it a night. POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTO GALLERY: Obama in Russia. Permalink
Gore: "Battle Against Climate Change Is Like Fighting the Nazis"
In Tuesday remarks at Oxford, former VP says the world lacks political will to act on global warming, just as it did to fight Hitler's Germany. QUOTES: Read them here. Plus: Senate committee begins hearing testimony on proposed climate bill. Permalink
Still for Public Option (Sort of)
Read this Tuesday statement from the globetrotting president on a public insurance option and see if you think he is: A. Digging in in support of that provision. OR B. Giving up and in. FULL STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
Hu Jintao Leaves G-8
The Chinese President left the Italy summit Wednesday to tackle ongoing riots in Xinjiang. Permalink
As Goes Ohio
Obama's approval rating slides to 49% in latest Quinnipiac poll, 13 points lower than it was just two months ago. Negatives on handling economy up 12 points since May. MORE STATS: Read them here. Permalink
"It's All for the State"
Palin says it would be "insane" to continue to serve in "stymied and paralyzed" administration in Tuesday interview with TIME. KEY QUOTES: Read them here. Plus: RNC Chair Steele says he's "excited" about Palin's future, but tentatively takes "2012 off the table" for now. Permalink
Palin Press
Resigning governor defends decision in full round of interviews Tuesday. DETAILS: Get them all here. Permalink
Russia Round Robin
Obama sits down for interviews with each of the major networks in Moscow Tuesday. DETAILS: Read what he had to say about Putin, Palin, NoKo and more here. Permalink
"Spasibo"
Obama tests out his Russian "thank you" on President Medvedev at the Kremlin Tuesday. Remarks here. POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTO GALLERY: Obama in Russia. Permalink
Fun for the Kids
Michelle Obama and the girls join Medvedev's wife in taking group of St. Dimitriy Orphanage kids to a folkloric dance performance Tuesday. POOL REPORTS: Here and here. PHOTO GALLERY: Obama in Russia. Permalink
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