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Headlines from July 13th, 2009
Graham: Sotomayor Will Be Confirmed Barring "Meltdown"
GOP Senator says nominee is a shoo-in during day one of confirmation hearings, but questions her impartiality. SENATORS' REMARKS: Excerpts here. PHOTO GALLERY: See it here. WITNESS LIST: Read it here. Permalink
Another Cheney Storm
Liz Cheney says Democrats -- including Obama -- don't understand the U.S. is at war, are "uncomfortable" with capturing and killing al-Qaeda. Also hits on latest CIA flap involving her father, Palin's role in GOP. Read more of what she said on Monday's "Joe Scarborough Show" here. AUDIO: Listen to the interview here. Permalink
Obama to Health Care Critics: "Don't Bet Against Us"
Tries to combat the "chatter" on health care reform trouble in Rose Garden remarks, assures he'll get something passed. "...We're whipping folks back into shape. We are going to get this done." REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
America's Family Physician
Surgeon General nominee Dr. Regina Benjamin says she hopes to serve the country like she does her Alabama patients if confirmed. Obama taps her in Rose Garden remarks Monday. REMARKS: Read them here. RELEASE: Read it here. Permalink
Bush-Like
Obama White House uses official e-mail to politically challenge Republican stimulus claims. Read the hardball release here. Permalink
Liz Cheney Open to Running for Office
Former VP's daughter tells the Washington Times she's considering a run, doesn't say what kind of role she's thinking about. Permalink
Policy Roundtable
Obama set to deliver remarks at an urban and metropolitan policy roundtable Monday evening. Permalink
Poll: Americans Undecided on Sotomayor
CBS News survey finds 62% say they haven't heard enough to formulate an opinion on the SCOTUS nominee. MORE STATS: See how she compares to past nominees here. Permalink
Surgery for Second Lady
Jill Biden receives outpatient orthopedic surgery in Philly Monday to relieve shoulder pain. VP spending Monday and Tuesday at home in Delaware. Permalink
Report: NoKo Leader Has Cancer
South Korean news agency reports 67-year-old Kim Jong Il was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he had a stroke last summer. Permalink
Oppositional Backing
WashPost: Sotomayor could win Republican Senators' support by end of Monday. See a list of Republican Senators who might support her today here. Developing... Permalink
Climate Bill's Road Ahead
Politico on the issues the bill faces in the Senate and how all eyes are on Sen. Bayh. Permalink
U.S. Ambassador's Convoy Attacked in Iraq
Chris Hill is unharmed after a roadside bomb explodes Sunday near his vehicle outside Nasiriyah. Permalink
Showdown Looms Over Tax Case
UBS, U.S. and Swiss governments are in talks over a tax-evasion case that may require the bank to reveal some of its account holders. Permalink
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