Not Nation Building

Index climbs to 10,227 in Monday trading, the highest in 13 months. Permalink

Forty one House Dems sign letter to Pelosi Monday pledging to oppose conference health bill if it includes Stupak amendment. Permalink

Club for Growth gives nod to Rubio. Permalink

SecState congratulates Germans on the 20th anniversary of the wall's fall at a meeting with Chancellor Merkel Monday. Permalink

McCain commemorates anniversary of Berlin Wall's collapse with Monday speech at John's Hopkins.

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President attends United Jewish Communities reception at the White House Monday afternoon. Permalink

Hails "rebuke of tyranny," "affirmation of freedom" in surprise video recorded for 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall collapse Monday. Permalink

Iran, health care top the agenda in Gibbs' session with reporters.

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--Obama on health care: Over to you, Harry.

--The Leader is waiting for his CBO score.

--White House pressing hard for a bill by Christmas.

--Reid threatens Saturday sessions to get it done.

--Abortion fight far from over. Permalink

Three Americans detained after straying into the country in July accused of spying.

Clinton responds: "No evidence to support any charge whatsoever." Permalink

VP meets with Gov. Granholm, holds events with Reps. Scauer and Peters Monday.

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Obama signs Veterans Employment Initiative Executive Order Monday at the White House.

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