Headlines from November 25th, 2009

The Dissenter

NYT Sunday mag profiles Biden's outspoken role in the Obama White House. Permalink

Cost Wars

White House bigs hold Thanksgiving-eve media briefing to argue that ObamaCare will bend the health care cost curve. Permalink

Jobless Claims Plunge

Unemployment filings fall to 466,000 for the week, the lowest in more than a year. Plus: Consumer spending increases 0.7% in October. Permalink

Resolving Iraqi Stalemate

U.S., U.N. offer proposals to Iraq VP al-Hashemi in attempt to avoid another election law veto. Permalink

Netanyahu proposes 10-month freeze on West Bank settlement construction. East Jerusalem not included in the deal, Palestinian officials are already rejecting it. Clinton: "Today's announcement... helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Permalink

Editor's Note

A photo illustration included in a recent post about Sen. Mary Landrieu was in poor taste and not up to the standards of TIME or time.com. We regret the error. , 7:55 AM

Looking Back on the 00s

This week's issue features review of "the decade from hell." Plus: Joe Klein on why it's "way too early to make pronouncements on Obama's fate." DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink

Chicago Royalty

Oprah to interview Obama at the White House next week. Permalink

Leader Golfer

FEC filings shows Boehner PAC has spent $83,000 this year on the links. Permalink

Administration Rejects Land Mine Ban

State Dept says Obama will not sign international Mine Ban Treaty, current policy “remains in effect.” Permalink

A Tough Job for Congress

CNNMoney on a lack of consensus regarding the best strategy for creating jobs. Permalink

Israel vs. Iran

AP on Israel readying a new generation of arms to defend itself against Iran. Permalink

Have You Voted for a Ford Lately?

Harold Jr might volunteer for NY Senate run. Permalink

Headlines from November 24th, 2009

Star-Studded State Supper

First Obama state dinner Tuesday features saris, Hollywood big shots, a knockout guest chef, and more in honor of Indian PM Singh. GUEST LIST: Here. MENU: Here. POOL REPORTS: Here and here. VIDEO: Here and here. Permalink

Huckabee Effusive

Former guv lavishes praise on potential 2012 field in Couric interview. Palin "rock star," Jindal "brilliant," Romney "intelligent," Daniels "phenomenal." VIDEO: Click above to watch. Permalink

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