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VOTE UP NEXT
Dems appear to have the votes to pass motion to begin health care debate in rare Saturday night session.
Expected to vote around 8 pm ET.
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Hold Outs Give In
Democratic Sens. Landrieu, Lincoln agree to not block consideration of the health care initiative in Saturday vote.
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Obama Trumpets Asia Trip
Says in weekly address Saturday his eight-day tour could help create thousands of jobs, open new markets for American goods in the future.
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Iowa Keynoter
Biden to speak at the Iowa Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Des Moines Saturday. Permalink
Still Assessing Afghanistan
Gibbs: Obama won't announce new Afghan strategy before Thanksgiving.
Plus: House Republicans urge quick decision in letter to the president Thursday. Permalink
Pelosi: Karzai an "Unworthy Partner"
Speaker has tough words on Afghanistan Friday. Permalink
Pressuring Tehran
World powers urge Iran to accept U.N. nuclear plan in Brussels Friday. Permalink
No Time for Jet Lag
Obama on dad duty Friday morning in D.C., no public events scheduled.
Burris Cleared in Ethics Probe
Senate panel clears Illinois Senator of legal wrongdoing Friday.
And/But: Admonishes him for misleading statements about appointment.
ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
Meet the Press: Sens. Durbin, Feinstein, Hutchison, Lieberman. Roundtable with former ambassador Brinker, NBC's Snyderman
Face the Nation: Sens. Kyl, Schumer
This Week: Sens. Nelson, Coburn, Reps. Schultz, Blackburn. Roundtable with George Will, Robert Reich, Liz Cheney, Walter Isaacson
Fox News Sunday: Sens. Alexander, Bond, Specter and former NIH director Healy. Roundtable with Brit Hume, Mara Liasson, Bill Kristol, Anne Kornblut
State of the Union: Sens. Borwn, McConnell, James Carville, Mary Matalin, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina Permalink
Nelson on Board for Debate
Senator confirms Friday he'll support motion to proceed on health care.
And/But: Threatens "no" on second cloture if bill remains unchanged.
STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
11th Hour Prizes
Landrieu locks up $100 million boost for LA medicaid, Wyden gets his exchange expansions. Permalink
Unhappy Huntsman
U.S. envoy hits out Friday over negative media coverage of Obama's China trip. Permalink
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