Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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Fixing Financial Regulation

Obama will detail overhaul plan Wednesday, recommending new powers for the Fed, a consumer protection agency, rules for the markets. Sets an ambitious schedule, pushing lawmakers to adopt the new regulatory regime by end of the year. DETAILS: White House document on the plans here (pdf).

Same-Sex Partners to Get Fed Benefits

Obama will sign a presidential memo Wednesday extending health care, other benefits to gay and lesbian partners of federal employees. He'll make brief remarks on the issue from the Oval Office, including an explanation of what benefits will be provided.

Day Five of Iranian Protests

Supporters of opposition candidate Mousavi plan their next demonstration in Tehran Wednesday. Meanwhile: Mousavi is calling for his own rally Thursday. And: Iran's Supreme Leader calls for an end to rioting as he tries to calm the situation.

Dangerously Incorrect

HALPERIN'S TAKE: 10 true things about President Obama his opponents are wrong about.

Clinton Dines With Predecessors

SecState, eight of her nine living predecessors have dinner Tuesday night in Washington. GUEST LIST: Read it here. Plus: Clinton pens Wednesday oped against human trafficking.

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When Health Insurance Isn't Health Insurance

In May, 2008, Robin Beaton, a retired registered nurse from Waxahachie, Texas, went to her dermatologist to be treated for acne. He mistakenly wrote down something on her chart that made it appear that she might have a pre-cancerous skin condition. Not a big deal, right? It shouldn't have been, except that soon after that, [...]

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