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Obama: Congress "On Target" to Approve New Stimulus
The president says he expects his economic recovery package to be passed by the Feb. 16 deadline after a bipartisan meeting at the White House Friday. Also takes a swipe at former Merrill Lynch CEO Thain saying any legislation on the remaining bailout funds must include new measures of accountability. House Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader Hoyer, [...]
Blago Compares Arrest to Japan's Attack on Pearl Harbor
The embattled Illinois Governor tells the AP in an interview that his arrest last month was to his family what Pearl Harbor was the the U.S. "It was a complete surprise, completely unexpected. And just like the United States prevailed in that, we'll prevail in this." Blago plans to hold 3 pm ET presser. [...]
GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCEMENT COMING AT NOON
Gov. Paterson has decided on the New York Rep. to fill Clinton's Senate seat. Paterson to make the announcement at a noon ET presser Friday in Albany. An aide to Gillibrand confirms she has accepted the appointment. Plus: NY Post: At least five of the state's Democratic congressional delegation called Paterson to protest the possibility of her selection. [...]
Blago's Lawyer Might Sue to Stop Trial
The governor's attorney tells the AP they're preparing a lawsuit to possibly combat what he calls "completely unfair" Senate trial rules. Would file the suit with the Illinois Supreme Court. Blagojevich's trial is set to begin Monday.
Obama to Lift Abortion "Gag Rule"
Executive order expected to restore funding for international groups providing abortions. WSJ: Timing of order unclear, but expected "soon." Obama opted against issuing an abortion-related order on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, unlike Clinton and George W. Bush.
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First Days For A New White House
From my new Time.com story: Add to the logistical glitches the wide-eyed excitement of doing everything for the first time, and what you get are lots of unscripted moments. On Wednesday, when President Obama entered a briefing room at the Old Executive office building, his staff and the press instinctively stood up. Obama was taken off [...]
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