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Replacing Kennedy

Massachusetts legislature to vote on bill Sept. 9 that would allow Gov. Patrick to appoint an interim Senator. Plus: The governor sets Jan. 19 as date for special election. Permalink

McChrystal Calls for New Afghan Strategy

Top commander in Afghanistan says Monday, "revised implementation... resolve, and increased unity of effort" necessary to defeat Taliban. Does not ask for more troops in strategic review, but expected to do so in a separate request. Plus: DefSec Gates says he sees "mixed picture" in Afghanistan. Permalink

Monday Briefing

Touches on health care, Cheney, Blago's book and more. DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink

Back on the Greens

Obama hits the links Monday afternoon at the Army-Navy Country Club. Permalink

Biden on the Stump

The VP speaks at continental-breakfast fundraising reception for Rep. Adler in Philly Monday. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink

Back at the Office

Obama returns to D.C. after week-long stay on Martha's Vineyard. No public events scheduled for Monday. Permalink

Bank Bailouts Paying Off

NYTimes reports loans to eight largest banks have profited the government $4 billion to date. Permalink

Biden's Iraq Meeting

The VP sits down with commander Odierno in D.C. Monday. Permalink

Lockerbie Bomber Hospitalized

Libyan TV footage shows him breathing through an oxygen mask, officials describe him as a "dying man." Permalink

Kennedy Seat Contenders

Names continue to be floated for who may fill the Liberal Lion's Senate seat. LIST: See who's being talked about here. Permalink

Jenna Bush Hager Joins "Today"

NBC's morning show hires former First Daughter. RELEASE: Read it here. Permalink

Headlines from August 30th, 2009

White House Welcomes New Japanese Leadership

Gibbs releases statement hailing "historic election," says Obama "looks forward" to working with new leaders. STATEMENT: Read it here. Earlier: Democratic Party of Japan wins Sunday elections -- displacing the LDP for only the second time since WWII. Permalink

"Outrageous Political Act"

Cheney tells "Fox News Sunday" DOJ interrogation misconduct investigation is "a terrible decision" and "clearly a political move." Says whether or not he speaks with investigators will "depend on the circumstances.” EXCERPTS: Read them here. Plus: Sen. Hatch says the investigation is "crippling the CIA." Permalink