Archive - July 9, 2009 - The Page by Mark Halperin

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Burris Stands Down

Obama successor won't seek re-election in 2010. Permalink

Foreign Aid Passes House

A record $49 billion State Department and foreign aid budget clears the House late Thursday. Permalink

South Korea's spy agency on the cyber attacks coming from 86 IP addresses in 16 countries, including the U.S. North Korea wasn't among the 16 countries nor has the nation responded to allegations of involvement. Permalink

The Handshake

Obama, Libya's Gaddafi shake hands Thursday before G-8 leaders' group photo. POOL REPORTS: Read them here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink

"A Pattern of Generosity"

Nevada Senator's parents gave almost $100,000 to his ex-mistress, family in 2008. Read the lawyer's statement here. Permalink

Protests Erupt Again in Tehran

Security forces try to disperse renewed demonstrations over last month's election Thursday in Iran's capital. Permalink

Biden: "It's Easier to Throw...Bombs"

The VP defends the stimulus in Saratoga Country, New York Thursday by blasting critics for not being constructive. "It’s easy to point out what you don’t like. What will you do?" DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink

Obama: World Must "Fight" Global Warming

Says during G-8 presser the economy makes it harder to strike climate deal, leaders must "fight the temptation toward cynicism." REMARKS: Read them here. G-8 STATEMENT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink

Iowa Republicans Want Palin

But: "The cell phone voice mail for Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapleton on Wednesday was full and not accepting new messages." Read more about the effort to lure Palin to first-in-the-nationville here. Permalink

Hard as Granite Still

Latest New Hampshire numbers show Obama's approval rating at 61 percent. Conducted June 24 - July 1, error margin 4.1 points. Permalink

Palin's TIME

This week's cover package looks at what's next for the outgoing governor, what she didn't say in explaining why she's leaving. KEY DETAILS: Get them here. Plus: Joe Klein on how Obama may be losing focus with his domestic agenda. Permalink

Ensign Saga Continues to Snare Coburn

Follow the bouncing ball: OK Senator in flap with NV Senator's ex-mistress's husband. Permalink

Pelosi Speaks on CIA Flap

Speaker addresses concerns over allegations that the agency misled Congress in weekly presser Thursday. MORE DETAILS: Read her comments here.Plus: Panetta orders probe into CIA program relating to the intial dispute. Permalink

Healthy, Wealthy, and ?

Democrats scramble to save med reform. Thursday's drama: House Democrats fine tune. Details here. Developing... Permalink

GM Sale Clears Legal Hurdle

Deadline to appeal sale of most assets passes midday Thursday without major objections. Once deal goes through, the automaker can emerge from bankruptcy protection. Permalink