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Headlines from July 17th, 2009
10 Deciders
TIME's Tumulty and Halperin on the 10 (+1) big guns who will decide if President Obama (and the nation) get universal health care. Read the power list here. Permalink
Summers: Economy "Back From The Abyss"
Obama economic adviser holds a Friday morning update on administration's progress in recovery. EXCERPTS: Read them here. FULL REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
Three U.S. Soldiers Killed in Basra
American soldiers die in Thursday night attack on a military base near the Iraqi city. Permalink
Majority Leader Backs Gillibrand
Reid endorses New York's junior Senator in a Friday statement, calling her a "rising star in our caucus." STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
Executive Brunch
VP Biden sits in on the president's morning meetings Friday in DC, joins him for midday meal. Permalink
AP Takes Sanford to Task
Wire service investigates South Carolina Gov.'s travel costs. Permalink
Cali's Budget Talks Stall
Impasse frustrates state Treasurer Lockyer as Schwarzenegger and lawmakers try to close the deficit. Permalink
That's a Wrap
Sotomayor heads home after Senate Judiciary Committee finishes hearing testimony, questioning the nominee on Thursday. Chairman Leahy has scheduled committee vote for Tuesday, GOP Senator Sessions expects an overall vote before August recess. PHOTOS: Sotomayor hearings. Permalink
Medical Moment
Can they change the CW before the weekend starts? Developing..... Permalink
Off to India
SecState arrives Friday in Mumbai, the first stop on her week-long trip to India, Thailand. ITINERARY: Read it here. Permalink
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