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Headlines from October 31st, 2009
Trick or Treat
First Family has 2,000+ local kids and their families over Saturday night for Halloween fun. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink
Abdullah to Boycott Runoff
Afghan challenger confirms Sunday he won't participate in Nov. 7 contest against Karzai. VIDEO: Watch it here. Permalink
GOP Rallies Around Hoffman
RNC Chair Steele thanks Scozzafva for "understanding the political realities of the race," pledges full resources to Hoffman. STATEMENT: Read it here. Plus: NRCC and Newt chime in. Permalink
"We've Come a Long Way"
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SCOZZAFAVA OUT
GOPer suspends campaign Saturday, just days before NY-23 special. Cites lack of funds, pressure on supporters to change sides in statement. Permalink
Warning Shot
Harkin says the fact that Lieberman "enjoys his chairmanship... will cross his mind before the final vote” on health care. Meanwhile: Joe says he'll stump for some GOPers in 2010. Permalink
Headlines from October 30th, 2009
Push for Peace
SecState arrives in the Middle East for talks over unblocking the peace process. Clinton meets Palestinian President Abbas in the UAE Saturday before heading to Jerusalem to see Israeli PM Netanyahu. Permalink
Meeting With the Chiefs
Obama talks AfPak strategy with the Joint Chiefs of Staff Friday afternoon. ATTENDEES: Read the list here. Permalink
Friday Briefing
Stimulus and Afghanistan top the agenda in Gibbs' Friday session with reporters. DETAILS: Get them here. TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. Permalink
"Tackling this Epidemic"
Obama delivers remarks, signs the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 in the Diplomatic Reception Room Friday. Also says administration will end HIV travel ban Monday. REMARKS: Read them here. POOL REPORT: Read it here. Permalink
Stocks Tumble Friday
Major indexes take a hit going into the weekend. Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all down more than 2% Friday. Permalink
Downright Stimulating
Administration reports Recovery Act has created or saved 650,000 state and local jobs so far. Biden touts findings with Govs. Schwarzenegger and O'Malley in midday remarks. Permalink
Sudden About-Face
Iran rejects U.N. nuclear fuel deal. Meanwhile: White House weighs sanctions. Permalink
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