Monday, February 2, 2009

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Baucus Breaks His Daschle Silence

A statement from the Montana Senator-- chairman of the Finance Committee-- gives the HHS nominee a boost. "I have applauded Senator Daschle's nomination... I am eager to move forward together." Read full statement here. Earlier: Insider to Politico: Daschle and Baucus "really hate each other."       

Obama: "Some Banks Won't Make It"

The president tells NBC's "Today" that more financial institutions are likely to fail before the financial crisis is resolved. Also proposes a "financial review board" to oversee the next $350 billion in TARP funds. Click above for a clip.      

Daschle "Deeply Embarrassed and Disappointed"

In letter to Senate, HHS nominee explains what happened -- and how he feels. Read it here. NY Times: "Daschle allies agree" nomination "is in doubt."      

Stimulus Moves to the Senate

Debate on the bill is scheduled to begin Monday in the Senate, where Democrats are hoping for a more bipartisan result. WashPost: Senate looks to make changes.      

FLOTUS Heads Over to Education

Michelle Obama will meet with the staff and Secretary Arne Duncan at the agency Monday afternoon. She will deliver brief remarks.       

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Don't Go There, Mr. President

Barack Obama may be the most eloquent politician on the scene today, but he laid a big one in yesterday's interview with Matt Lauer.: LAUER: Yeah, well — let — let me show you. This is the — the current issue of — of Us Weekly. OBAMA: Right. LAUER: And here's a great picture — OBAMA: Oh, it's beautiful. LAUER: [...]

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