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"Just Two Steps Away"

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Obama praises House's 220-215 passage of health care bill, says he's "confident" of Senate success.

STATEMENT: Read it here.

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ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS

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Meet the Press: Govs. Barbour, Rendell; roundtable with David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Rachel Maddow, Mike Murphy

This Week: Michael Steele, Tim Kaine; roundtable with George Will, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, Donna Brazile, Frank Luntz

Face the Nation: Dick Armey, Ed Rollins, Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Sen. Menendez

State of the Union: Gov.-elect McDonnell, Bill McInturff, Peter Hart

Fox News Sunday: Gov.-elect McDonnell, Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Pence, Sen. Lieberman

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California Angst

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New USC/LA Times poll suggests 80% of residents believe the state is on the wrong track, most believe next governor won't be able to fix it.

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Afghan Options

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NYT: Aides presenting Obama with three options ranging from 20,000 - 40,000 in additional troops. Permalink

Weekend Warrior

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Reid pledges Saturday sessions if necessary to get health care done by Christmas. Permalink

Clinton to Berlin

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SecState to attend Monday's 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall collapse.

Departs for Germany early Sunday. Permalink

Obama's Asia Tour

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President departs on trip to several Asian countries Thursday.

DETAILS: Read his itinerary here. Permalink

Palin Previews Book Tour Rap

On Milwaukee stage before thousands of Wisconsin Right-to-Lifers, Palin practices her coming themes and jibes.

To get an early taste, click here.

ALSO: Read about Jerry Seinfeld's Friday Milwaukee appearance across town here. Permalink

Whipper-in-Chief

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After meeting for nearly an hour with House Dems Saturday, Obama says it's time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and pass health care. Permalink

Holy Cao

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Freshman Louisiana rep lone GOPer to support House health care bill. Permalink

23 Minutes of T-Paw

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Minnesota governor pleases--but does not blow away--Iowa Republicans at annual party event at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Read all you need to know about his keynote address right here. Permalink

First Family to Fort Hood

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Barack, Michelle Obama to attend Tuesday memorial service in Texas.

Will delay POTUS' Asia trip next week til Wednesday. Permalink

National Media Descends on Des Moines

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Back-to-the-future weekend: Iowa doubleheader of Pawlenty and Huckabee.

Developing.... 

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Abortion Amendment Passes

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House votes 240-194 for a strict ban on abortion subsidies in health bill. Permalink

"We Will Pass Health Care Reform"

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Pelosi says Obama's visit inspired Dems, expects passage of the bill in the House later in the day.

Plus: There was also some spontaneous chanting of "fired up, ready to go" from members as he walked out. POOL REPORT: Here. Permalink

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