Friday, July 31, 2009

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BUZZER BEATER

Waxman, Blue Dogs strike health care deal, House panel likely to approve bill later Friday just before month-long recess.

Bellwether or Not

Rep. Artur Davis says he'll vote against House health bill. Read his list of grievances here.

GDP News Not So Bad

Commerce Department reports Friday the economy shrank at a better-than-expected pace of 1% in the second quarter. Reaction: Gibbs says data shows that economy is on the path to recovery. House Ways and Means GOP ranking member Camp doesn't see it as good news. Statement here.

Maybe Not

New York's Maloney is leaning against challenging Sen. Gillibrand in next year's race.

Palin Not Going to Reagan

Library invite another mix-up.

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Barack Obama Polls Like Normal Presidents

Early in the 2008 presidential cycle, I followed then ex-Virginia Gov. Mark Warner around a Las Vegas casino. He kept saying phrases like "Transformative change as opposed to incremental change." It was at about that moment that I decided the adjective "transformative" does not mean anything in politics. It only sounds like it means something. [...]

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Obama's Beer Party: The Brews Heard Round the World

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Four men sat at a table drinking beer--the most photographed beer in the world. That is pretty much all there is to say, which is just how President Barack Obama wants it

Can Microsoft's Bing Take a Bite out of Google?

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In the world of online search, there's Google and there's everyone else. Microsoft's new search engine hopes to change that

Corruption and the Economy: Corzine's Re-Election Woes in New Jersey

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The corruption arrests are just the latest boon to Chris Christie's challenge of Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine, an off-year race that both parties are watching for its national implications

Taking Judd Apatow Seriously

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How did a neurotic, self-lacerating stand-up comedian from Long Island conquer Hollywood? He earned it

Can Surgery Cure Migraines?

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A new study claims that surgery — plastic surgery, no less — has the potential to cure migraines.

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Four men sat at a table drinking beer--the most photographed beer in the world. That is pretty much all there is to say, which is just how President Barack Obama wants it

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In France, a New Generation of Women Says Non to Nude Sunbathing

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Whether it's worry about the sun or a return to conservative values, young women beachgoers are spurning their topless mothers by covering up. France's new modesty

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Daily Updates from The Page on TIME.com

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Steny and the Pets

Hoyer praises Blue Dogs' role. Read what the House leader said here.

Time "To Declare Victory and Go Home"

NY Times shocker: US mil adviser says Iraq mission over. EXCERPTS: Get them here.

Lamar!

Senate's #3 Republican backs Sotomayor. Read why here.

Barack Obama, MD

TIME's Tumulty sits down with Obama to talk health care in this week's cover story. KEY QUOTES: Read them here. TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. Plus: Joe Klein on how special interests could block health care reform.

Inching Along

Waxman's committee resumes health care markup Thursday, aims to vote on the bill by the end of the week.

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Shatner Is Back, With Palin Tweets (So Are The Beats)

Let it be known: As fun as these are, the new tweets are not as good as the old beats. After the jump, Jack Kerouac reads "On The Road" on the Steve Allen Show in 1959. (What a host, Steve Allen. Come on Conan, play the piano.)

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