Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Pope Challenges Pelosi's Abortion Stance

Pope Benedict XVI tells the House Speaker during their Vatican meeting Wednesday that Catholic politicians are required to work to outlaw abortion. Pelosi, who considers herself an “ardent” Catholic, is a vocal supporter of abortion rights. Read the pope's statement here, Pelosi's here.

Kerry Chats with Lebanese Leaders

The Senate Foreign Relations chair sits down with dignitaries in Beirut Wednesday to discuss the country's upcoming elections. The next stop on his Mideast trip is Jerusalem.

Up Next: Mortgage Woes

The president will lay out a $75 billion plan Wednesday to help 7 to 9 million struggling homeowners refinace or restructure their mortgages. From prepared remarks: "It will not be easy. But if we move forward with purpose and resolve...then I am confident we will overcome this crisis..." Will speak in Mesa, Arizona at 12:15 pm ET. WashPost: [...]

Burris to Face Questions as Calls to Resign Get Louder

He's expected to face sharp questions in Chicago at 1 pm ET about his fundraising efforts for Blago and his sworn testimony on the subject. Comes as new probes -- including one by the Senate Ethics Committee -- open to investigate possible perjury and ethics violations. And on the heels of a front-page Chicago Trib editorial calling [...]

Clinton Tries to Better U.S. Image With Muslims

The Secretary of State pledges American openness to ideas from abroad, particularly among Muslims, during a visit to Indonesia Wednesday. Her stop in Jakarta is her second in her inaugural overseas trip as the top U.S. diplomat.

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Cheney's Last Stand

was a battle he didn't win. The NYT reports: WASHINGTON — Dick Cheney spent his final days as vice president making a furious last-ditch effort to secure a pardon for his onetime chief of staff, I. Lewis Libby Jr., leaving him at odds with former President George W. Bush on a matter of personal loyalty as the [...]

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