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Hoyer calls off House activity for the week, the Senate and federal agencies are shuttered Wednesday.
Meanwhile, TIME's Michael Scherer on Obama and the GOP jockeying for (bi)partisan advantage.
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Sharpton to the White House
Reverend scheduled to meet with Obama on the economy Wednesday.
NCNW's Dr. Height, NAACP's Jealous, National Urban League's Morial also expected to attend.
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Talking to the Taliban
Pakistan is said to have offered to mediate.
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"Sustained by Music"
Obamas attend performance featuring music from the Civil Rights movement Tuesday night at the White House.
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Senate Jobs Package Unveiled
Draft proposal consists mostly of business tax cuts, Reid hopes to pass it next week despite snow delays. Permalink
Reform's Anthem
White House continues to point to California insurance company's rate hike in health care push. Permalink
Becker Blocked
Obama's National Labor Relations Board nominee fails to clear Senate cloture vote 52-33.
Trumka blasts out a statement: "It is reprehensible that a minority... has blocked an up-or-down vote." Permalink
Paterson Jousts With the Times
NY guv knocks the Gray Lady, and the Gray Lady jabs back. Permalink
Obama: Iran Sanctions "Moving Along"
In surprise briefing visit Tuesday, POTUS says punitive measures are coming, declines to completely close door on talks.
Expelled from NY Senate
Queens Democrat Hiram Monserrate kicked out for misdemeanor assault conviction. Permalink
Clinton to the Mideast
SecState slated to travel to Qatar, Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Permalink
Poll: Majority Want Health Reform to Move Forward
ABC News/WashPost poll finds 63% want Congress to forge ahead on comprehensive overhaul.
Conducted Feb. 4-8, error margin 3 points. Permalink
Tuesday Briefing
Obama talks bipartisanship, health care, Iran and much more in surprise session with reporters.
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"Scranton, Pennsylvania, Go Ahead"
King of CNN and Biden of the Naval Observatory get together Wednesday. Permalink
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