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Headlines from July 15th, 2009
NoKo's Kim Biopic Greenlit
North Korea is making its first documentary about Kim Jong Il's life as speculation grows around his health. Permalink
Chechnya Promises Investigation
Chechen leader Kadyrov said he will oversee the investigation of murdered Natalya Estermirova. And: Russian President Medvedev expresses "outrage" at the murder. The human rights activist was investigating kidnappings and murders in Chechnya. Permalink
Franken Cracks
Goes for pop culture humor (finally) in colloquy with Sotomayor. Read it here. Watch it above. Permalink
"We're Going to Get This Done"
The president lauds Congress' progress, pushes for more in the coming weeks during Wednesday afternoon remarks at the White House. REMARKS: Read them here. Plus: GOP Senators Chambliss, Murkowski, Corker, Collins visit the White House to discuss health care. Permalink
Clinton: Prospects for Iran Talks "Shifted"
SecState says post-election crackdown has changed relations with Iran in Wednesday speech at the Council on Foreign Relations. Also urges balance in Mid East approach, promotes global development and women's issues. FULL REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
Calling Cali
Obama phones California Congresswoman-elect Judy Chu to congratulate her on her victory in Tuesday's special election. STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
Nitty Gritty
Day Three of Sotomayor questioning gets down to details, with Senators grilling her on such rulings as Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board, Bush v. Gore. Plus: Nominee tells the Judiciary Committee she "never" spoke with Obama about her personal opinions on issues such as abortion. QUOTES: Read them here. PHOTOS: Sotomayor hearings. WITNESS LIST: Read it here. Permalink
Gibbs Briefs
Press secretary takes questions on Sotomayor, health care legislation and more Wednesday at the White House. Highlights here. Permalink
Senate Health Bill Clears Committee
HELP committee passes $600 billion bill Wednesday morning, voting 13-10 along party lines. Plus: Obama applauds committee's progress, calls on Finance Committee to finish the job. STATEMENT: Read it here. And: Sen. Kennedy invokes memory of his brothers in a statement lauding new "glorious chapter." Permalink
Fed Upgrades Economic Forecast
Report out Wednesday estimates economy will shrink by at most 1.5% in the remainder of 2009, though it still expects unemployment to top 10%. Permalink
Dean to Endorse Gillibrand
The former DNC chair is expected to throw his support behind the New York Senator on Wednesday. Permalink
Tough Road Ahead for Health Bill
Newly unveiled House bill's tax increases and coverage mandate raise eyebrows on both sides of the aisle. Permalink
Deadliest Month in Afghanistan
Foreign military death toll by mid-July already tops any previous month in the war. Permalink
Pawlenty, Gingrich Talk Health Care
GOP heavyweights converge in Minneapolis Wednesday afternoon for a one-on-one discussion on Washington's hot topic. Permalink
GOP Health Care Alternative
House Republicans are preparing their own health bill focusing on tax breaks, incentives and malpractice reform. Permalink
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