Saturday, February 28, 2009

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Obama: I'm Ready For a Fight

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsNwAYjjsMs&w=360] In his weekly YouTube address, President Obama says he'll take on the "special interests and lobbyists" to pass his budget. "I know they're gearing up for a fight as we speak.  My message to them is this: So am I." Click above to watch, and read text here.

The President Goes Courtside

Obama takes in a Wizards-Bulls game Friday at D.C.'s Verizon Center, earning a standing ovation from the crowd. Sits in courtside seats, joined by friend Marty Nesbitt. Read pool reports here.

"Glam-a-Lot"

New York's tabloids gush over the first lady's new official protrait. Daily News fronts the picture. NY Post: Hints of Jackie in Michelle's Official Pic.

Labor Considering New Federation

Leaders from 12 of the largest unions are holding talks to consider forming a single, more powerful group. Talks come four years after a major split in the AFL-CIO. David Bonior: "There's obvious benefits."

Canadian PM Denounces "Protectionism"

Stephen Harper tells the WSJ the U.S. is enacting "purely protectionist measures" under the guise of "security." "Additional inspection fees on agricultural products. That's just not a security measure."

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Obama's Iraq Plan

Sorry to be late about this, but a few thoughts about the President's Iraq plan: 1. This is a pretty conservative drawdown, with most of the troops staying in place until after the Iraqi National Elections next December. That's the reason why McCain etc have supported it. And yes, 50,000 is a pretty robust residual force. [...]

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