Archive - July 8, 2009 - The Page by Mark Halperin

Obama aides voice support for G-8 goal of 80% greenhouse gas reduction from industrialized countries by 2050. Plus: Leaders also agree on more modest goal of trying to limit world's average temperature from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius. POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink

Roman Holiday

First Family tours the Colosseum, makes and eats gelato Wednesday in the Italian capital. But: Politico on Michelle Obama keeping a low profile abroad. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink

Madigan Staying Put

Illinois attorney general who played a role in Blago's ouster announces she won't run for Governor or Senate in 2010. STATEMENT: Read it here. Plus: Republican Rep. Kirk tells friends he's jumping into race for Obama's old Senate seat. Permalink

Palin Takes to the Friendly Skies

Outgoing governor has racked up 2,300 flight miles since Friday. Find out where she's been going here. Permalink

Blago Aide Pleads Guilty

Former Chief of Staff says he took part in plan to sell/trade Obama's former Senate seat. Agrees to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their investigation. Permalink

Geneticist Tapped for NIH Chief

Obama announces plans to nominate Dr. Francis Collins to head the National Institute of Health. STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink

Touring Earthquake Ruins

Obama, other G-8 leaders walk through L’Aquila earthquake zone during break from day-long meetings. POOL REPORT: Read it here. STATEMENT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink

Ex-Aide: Ensign Should Resign

Husband of Nevada Republican's former mistress says the Senator should step down. Read his reasons why here. Permalink

Official: No Second Stimulus Planned

OMB's Nabors tells Congress Obama's priority is getting first stimulus to work, not plotting a second one. Plus: GAO report out Wednesday finds many states using federal money just to stay afloat. Permalink

"She'll Hold Her Own"

Justice Ginsburg voices strong support for potential colleague Sotomayor. Read more highlights from her NY Times Magazine interview here. Permalink

Biden: "Reform Is Coming"

Announces Wednesday hospitals will give up $155 billion over 10 years in government payouts to help with health care overhaul. VIDEO: Watch it here. REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink

First Spouses Lunch

Spouses of the G-8ers dine on lobster medallions, veal filet and more at Capitoline Museums lunch hosted by the mayor of Rome's wife. POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink

Massachusetts Sues Over Definition of Marriage

State files suit Wednesday over federal government's Defense of Marriage Act. Permalink

Obama Hearts Italy

Praises historic American ties with the nation after private talks with President Napolitano following his Rome arrival. Remarks here. POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink

"Outdated"

Jeb Bush tells Esquire the conservative message is no longer "relevant to the world we live in." And/But: States belief in appeal of GOP values, predicts "push back" in wake of Obama spending. Permalink