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Headlines from July 12th, 2009
Good Luck Call
Obama phones Sotomayor Sunday morning to wish her well ahead of this week's hearings. DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink
Obama Orders Afghan War Crimes Probe
The president requests investigation Sunday into allegations that U.S. allies were responsible for killing 2000 Taliban POWs in Afghanistan. Permalink
Welcome Home(ish)
Obama's state of the domestic union. His op-ed on the economy. WashPost Balz. NY Times Nagourney/Hulse. Permalink
House Dems Want Answers
They're planning to investigate the CIA effort that Bush-era officials kept from Congress for almost eight years. Some GOP lawmakers acknowledge the White House should have briefed Congress. Comes after Panetta says CIA withheld info on direct orders from Cheney. Permalink
Palin Not Going Anywhere
Tells Washington Times she plans to continue pushing her agenda -- on a national stage. But: Palin's GOP critics continue to publicly dismiss her. And: NYT on the "seemingly relentless string of professional and personal troubles" that led to her resignation. Permalink
Obama: Afghan Mission Far From Over
Tells Britain's Sky News his next target in Afghanistan is to steer them through the August elections. VIDEO: Watch it here. Meanwhile: Four Marines killed in Afghan bombings over the weekend. Permalink
Holder Weighing Torture Probe
The Attorney General may appoint a prosecutor to investigate CIA treatment of terrorism suspects -- despite resistance from the administration. Permalink
Pakistani Refugees Head Home
About 120 families board buses Monday in Pakistan to travel back to their homes in the Swat region. Permalink
Cali Leaders Making Progress
Gov. Schwarzenegger, state lawmakers think a budget resolution could come this week. Permalink
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