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Headlines from July 14th, 2009
Sotomayor Plays Defense on Day Two
Pushes back on Ricci ruling, "wise Latina" comments early and often in Tuesday questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee. QUOTES: Read them here. WITNESS LIST: Read it here. PHOTOS: Sotomayor hearings. Permalink
Obama Trying to Get Economy Back on Its Feet
Announces $12 billion effort to help community colleges train more students for jobs Tuesday afternoon at campus in Warren, Michigan. Also uses speech to tout health care agenda, handling of auto industry. REMARKS: Read them here. FACT SHEET: Read it here. Permalink
Obama Approves of House Health Bill
The president releases glowing statement praising the Democrats' proposal unveiled Tuesday. STATEMENT: Read it here. Summary of House health care bill here. Permalink
Harry Warbucks
Senator Reid expected to report he has almost $11 million cash on hand for 2010 re-election effort. Permalink
Homeland Security Reconsidering Threat Chart
Sec. Napolitano appoints a task force to review and possibly replace department's color-coded terror alert system. Permalink
Obama: Unemployment to Remain a Problem
Tells reporters Tuesday that jobless numbers are likely to grow for several more months as the economy recovers. Adds that country's biggest challenges is creating enough jobs that pay well. Permalink
Catching Up With the Netherlands
Obama thanks Prime Minister Balkenende for his country's "critical" role in the war in Afghanistan during Tuesday Oval Office meetings. QUOTES: Read them here. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink
Ensign Defiant
Nevada Senator won't resign, plans to run for reelection in 2012. Permalink
Breaking the Health Care Code
NBC's Chuck Todd explains the Obama stance on prodding Congress and why House Democrats have a Senate demand. Click above to watch. EXCERPTS: Read them here. Plus: AP reports Obama wants legislation ready by Friday in the Senate Finance Committee. Permalink
Cheney Mum on Father's Role
Daughter Liz declines to say if her father ever ordered CIA to keep Congress in the dark. Click above to watch. EXCERPTS: Read them here. Permalink
Steele: GOP Offers Blacks "A Way Forward"
Speaking at NAACP conference Tuesday morning, Steele calls for a renewal of close ties between African-Americans and the Republican party. QUOTES: Read them here. FULL REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
Corzine Trails in Latest Poll
Quinnipiac survey finds Republican Chris Christie leading the Democratic governor 53% to 41% with about four months left until Election Day. Conducted July 8-12. Error margin: 2.5 points. Permalink
Spending on the Rise
Commerce Department reports retail sales up more than expected last month with uptick in gas prices, auto sales. Plus: Producer price index surges more than anticipated in June. Permalink
Palin Doesn't Like Obama's Energy Plan
Her WashPost op-ed argues cap-and-trade "would inflict permanent damage." Read it here. Permalink
Number 18
Palin faces yet another ethics complaint ahead of her expected July 26 resignation. Permalink
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