White House aides confirm the president says he'd work to reduce number of abortions in America with Pope visit. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink
Says he isn't seeking re-election for Obama's Senate seat in 2010 because of the burden of raising money to pay for a campaign. "I was called to choose between spending my time raising funds, or spending my time raising issues for my state." Permalink
Obama shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVI after arriving at the Vatican Friday, says it's "a great honor" to meet him. Gives Pope stole belonging to sainted 19th century Catholic American, private letter from ailing Senator Kennedy. POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
AP previews what next week's confirmation hearings will look like. Permalink
The Washington Post reports GOP Rep. Mark Kirk is not planing to seek Burris' Senate seat in 2010. Permalink
Reiterates he really wants health care reform by the August recess during press Q&A across the globe in Italy Friday. EXCERPTS: More of what he had to say here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Treasury Secretary defends the Recovery Act on Friday in testimony before Congress. Plus: Administration pushes expansion of foreclosure prevention measures. Permalink
The Republican-turned-Democrat hits back at Senate challenger Rep. Sestak on Thursday, questioning his party bona fides. Permalink
SecState says Friday two American reporters sentenced to 12 years of labor in North Korea show "great remorse" and should be released. Permalink
The adminstration proposes legislation Friday expanding the commission's power and seeking to protect investors. Permalink
Unveiling of health care legislation stalled by House Democrats' demands, now expected to be revealed early next week. Meanwhile: Biden pitches health reform to small business owners Friday at the White House. Permalink
Suggests Bristol's former fiance is "honing his acting skills" for a potential movie deal after he tells reporters Palin is resigning over money concerns. Read what Levi said to start it off here. Permalink
Notes some accomplishments at closing presser, but says economic "recovery is still a ways off," group failed to agree on global warming. TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. POOL REPORTS: Read them here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
CEO Henderson announces the company has emerged from bankruptcy, will be far faster and more responsive to customers than in the past. Permalink
Obama jokes about attending the World Cup in South Africa next year in G-8 meeting with President Zuma, saying "that's my goal. Get it?" POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Comes ahead of Obama's arrival in Ghana later Friday. Permalink
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