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Headlines from July 17th, 2009
Honoring Cronkite
President Obama releases statement in wake of the CBS News legend's passing Friday. "Walter was always more than just an anchor. He was... a voice of certainty in an uncertain world. He was family." Read the full statement here. And: Senator McCain salutes "one of the most influential newsmen of our time." Statement here. Permalink
Guest of Honor
Chief of Staff Emanuel potentially to sit in on JPMorgan Chase board meeting in Washington on Monday. Plus: NY Times on how JPMorgan chief Dimon is "Obama's favorite banker." Permalink
Calling Indonesia
Obama calls President Yudhoyono on Saturday to congratulate him on his re-election, offer sympathy in wake of Friday's attacks. READOUT: Get it here. Earlier: Explosives in Jakarta kill nine and wound 50 Friday. Permalink
Honduras Stalemate Continues
Ousted President Zelaya and interim leader Micheletti meet for another rounds of talks Saturday in Costa Rica. Permalink
U.S. Fighter Crashes in Afghanistan
Two crew members die in jet crash early Saturday. Permalink
Obama Gooses the Weekend CW
In White House statement Friday afternoon, president touts progress, but pushes hard for more. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Watch video above. "Health care cannot add to our deficit over the next decade -- and I mean it." "Those betting against this happening this year ... are mistaken." Doesn't repeat August deadline. Permalink
House Intel Committee Announces CIA Probe
Chair Reyes announces official investigation into agency program allegedly concealed from Congress. Permalink
Republican Leaders Respond
Senate Minority Leader McConnell makes Friday afternoon call for slow deliberation on health reform. STATEMENT: Read it here. Plus: House Leader Boehner issues his own statement questioning plan's fiscal responsibility. STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
Slow Down
Bipartisan group of six Senators writes to Reid, McConnell asking for more time to work on health care. Read the letter here. Permalink
Third Republican Comes Out for Sotomayor
Snowe joins fellow Republicans Martinez and Lugar in public commitment to vote for the SCOTUS nominee. Read Lugar's statement of support here. Permalink
House Democrats Celebrate Health Care "Progress"
Leaders hold midday presser after bill clears Ways and Means, Education and Labor committees. Pelosi: "We're in very excellent shape ... this is what we came here to do." VIDEO: Watch full presser here. But: Energy and Commerce still marking up its bill for a few more days. Permalink
The Rate Debate
White House writes to top lawmakers Friday asking that Congress grant the executive branch more power to control Medicare reimbursement rates. Permalink
India Ink
Clinton pens Friday op-ed in the Times of India, urges cooperation with U.S. and reconciliation with Pakistan. She arrives Friday in Mumbai, the first stop on her week-long trip to India, Thailand. ITINERARY: Read it here. Permalink
Iran Crackdown Continues
Security forces break up Friday demonstrations in Tehran with batons and tear gas. Earlier: Top opposition cleric calls on government to clarify election results, release imprisoned opposition supporters. Permalink
All Over the Map
--June new home construction rises more than expected to a seven-month high. --Geithner is more optimistic than he was three months ago. --Citigroup, BoA's second quarter profits beat Wall Street forecasts. --GE quarterly earnings fall 49%, but still do better than anticipated. Permalink
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