Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Clinton to Talk Pakistan Tuesday

The SecState will make an announcement about humanitarian aid to the country at 11:15 am ET in the Brady briefing room.

NATIONWIDE FUEL RULES

Obama will propose national emission limits for cars, trucks and implement average mileage requirements in 12:15 pm ET remarks. Will cost consumers an extra $1,300 per vehicle -- but save 1.8 billion barrels of oil through 2016. GM, Chrysler and environmental advocates hail the initiative. WSJ: Plan would likely increase U.S. production of gas-electric hybrids or subcompacts. Plus: [...]

Steele's Time to Shine

RNC Chair plans to call for an end to the "era of apologizing" in the GOP, focus energy on winning the future at gathering of party officials Tuesday. Plus: Writes Politico op-ed and goes on "Fox and Friends" to preview his remarks. Meanwhile: WashTimes on how Steele associates' pay is causing some questions. [...]

Home Construction Hits Record Low

Commerce Department says construction of new homes and apartments fell 12.8% in April, the lowest pace on records going back half a century. Economists had hoped for a modest increase in construction as a sign the worst was behind them.

Biden in Bosnia

He'll meet with the tri-presidency, speak to the parliament and hold meetings with political leaders there as he kicks off his Balkans trip. Will also visit Serbia Wednesday and Kosovo Thursday. Details of his trip here. Plus: He's expected to be awared the Kosovo Golden Medal of Freedom, the first foreign leader to receive one. [...]

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