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Headlines from July 13th, 2009
Asia Follows Wall St.
Asian markets take Wall St.'s lead, rising sharply Tuesday due to hopes over bank earnings and the local economy's recovery. Permalink
Zelaya Gives Rival One Week
Speaking from Nicaragua, the ousted president of Honduras gives interim leader Micheletti one week to step down. Permalink
Shaky Ground for Japan's Ruling Party
Japan's lower house voted down a no-confidence motion on PM Aso's cabinet Tuesday, yet the opposition remains critical. But: After general elections Aug. 30, Aso's party will likely lose power. Permalink
Drive By
Auto meta-czar Steve Rattner zooms off. STATEMENT: Read it here. His replacement is task force member Ron Bloom. Permalink
"Fidelity to the Law"
Sotomayor describes herself as "uniquely American," touts record of "impartial justice" in opening remarks before Senate Judiciary Committee. FULL REMARKS: Read them here. PHOTO GALLERY: See it here. Plus: Judge Bork recalls his hearings as "warfare," says administrations now know how to keep nominees from being "borked." Permalink
As Far as the (Green-Shaded) Eye Can See
With three months left in the fiscal year, the federal deficit pushes past $1 trillion for the first time ever. Permalink
White House Tries to Get Healthy
On first domestic workday, the president convenes high-level summit with Hill leaders. Focus expected to be on figuring out how to finance health reform. Read who is coming here. Permalink
Holder: Obama Election Doesn't Mean Racial Equality
Attorney General tells NAACP's 100th anniversary conference Monday there's more work to be done on race relations in the U.S. Plus: RNC Chair Steele to speak at the conference Tuesday. RELEASE: Read it here. Permalink
Hutchison's In
The Texas Senator formally announces intra-party challenge to GOP Governor Perry. Permalink
Intrigued
Back from a poorly-timed vacation, a bemused Rush Limbaugh wonders whether Palin's next step will be to leave the GOP. Read what he had to say on Monday's radio show here. Permalink
Obama Huddles With Jewish Leaders
The president assures heads of Jewish organizations he is being even-handed on Israeli-Palestinian conflict Monday at the White House. Permalink
Obama Hosts MLS Champs
The president holds reception Monday for the Columbus Crew soccer team in the Rose Garden. REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
A Meeting of Unions
Obama promises labor leaders in White House meeting Monday he's still committed to passing bill making it easier to form unions. Meanwhile: Labor leaders reassurre they're united on health care and labor reforms. Permalink
Health Care, CIA Dominate Briefing
On health care deadline: "I don't think anyone was under the illusion that the whole process would be done by the beginning of August." On covert CIA program allegedly hidden from Congress: Won't say whether Obama was briefed. Permalink
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