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Headlines from February 9th, 2010

Pentagon: "Time is of the Essence"

Spokesman says Gates wants Iran sanctions in "weeks, not months" Tuesday. Permalink

Iran Starts Enrichment

Tehran says uranium processing began Tuesday, U.S. expected to push for multilateral sanctions in coming weeks. Permalink

Shelby Lifts Blanket Hold

GOP Senator relents on all but three of Obama's nominees. Permalink

Headlines from February 8th, 2010

Remembering Murtha

Congressman honored from the Hill to Harrisburg. Statements from Obama, Pelosi, Rendell and more here. Permalink

Army Launches Afghan Offensive

Troops advance Tuesday on Taliban-controlled town Marjah. Permalink

Toyota Inquiry Delayed

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee postpones Wednesday hearing on recalls because of snow forecast. Permalink

Health Care Summit Jockeying

Long before meeting, GOP leaders demand square one, White House says no way to scrapping bills. Permalink

In a Grip-Like Vice

HALPERIN’S TAKE: What the right and left agree on about ObamaNation. Permalink

John Murtha, 1932-2010

Long-time Pennsylvania congressman passes away Monday. Permalink

Poll: Plurality Disappointed by Obama Presidency

Marist survey finds 47% of registered voters disapprove of the job he's doing, 47% feel let down. Conducted Feb 1-3, error margin 3.5 points. Permalink

Charm Offensive

Crist hits the trail with plenty of smiles for supporters, barbs for Rubio. More from the AP here. Permalink

Turning Up the Heat on Tehran

Gates says pursuing multilateral sanctions is the "only path" left, U.S. and European Union release joint statement slamming Iran on human rights Monday. Permalink