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Drudge Report
Drudge banners: "IOU" and links to this LA Times story on the budget crisis in California. And the U.S. says North Korea does not appear to be readying a missile launch in this Bloomberg story is also highlighed on Drudge. ... READ MORE

Huffington Post
The Huffington Post banners: "Obama's first major military operation underway in Afghanistan" and links to this AP story. Unemployment to hit a 9.6 percent, a 26 year high, according to this AP report, highlighted on the HuffPo. And Jesse Berney ... READ MORE

HotAir
The Obama administration doesn't see the contradiction between calling for free elections in Honduras and staying out of the election in Iran, writes Allahpundit. And veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas went "nuclear" on the White House for controlling the ... READ MORE

DailyKos
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) wants to president but "she couldn't even get her own campaign's scheduling staff to give her enough time to run," writes Jed Lewison. And South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's (R) recent confessions have set off ... READ MORE

Townhall
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's (R) Republican enemies hope he stays in office, writes Matt Lewis. And, drawing on examples from other countries, Carol Platt Liebau writes what ObamaCare "really means." READ MORE

OpenLeft
Advancing the debate over torture is always going to be difficult, writes Daniel de Groot. And Mike Lux takes a look at the fight over a new Pecora commission. READ MORE

RedState
The press is "finally" calling out the Obama administration for controlling the press, writes Paint it Red. And Moe Lane takes a detailed look at the 2010 election and the ages of several Democratic committee chair people. READ MORE

MyDD
Mitt Romney appears to be urging Republicans to stand up to President Obama, writes Charles Lemos. And Lemos also writes that South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) must think the Associated Press is a "licensed therapist." READ MORE

Powerline
Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) appeared to open the door to the Obama administration making more demands Israel in the peace process while in the country, writes Paul. And new polling shows that support for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is ... READ MORE

Matthew Yglesias
The entire committee system in Congress "leaves a lot to be desired," writes Matthew Yglesias. And Yglesias also points out a general thought among the punditry right now: Congress is asserting its dominance in setting and controlling the agenda, not ... READ MORE

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July 4, 2009

SATURDAY ROUNDUP

@ 4:03 pm by Michael O'Brien

FROM THE BLOGS:
Take a walk outside - digby, Hullabaloo
Sarah Palin lies because - Paul Rosenberg, Open Left
Naive idiots - Deacon Blues, The Left Coaster
Making yourself bigger than the game - DougJ, Balloon Juice
The ideals of Independence Day - Frank DeMartini, Big Hollywood
Sarah's scenarios - Matt Lewis, Politics Daily
America the beautiful - Patrick Edaburn, The Moderate Voice
CBS mocks Palin - Brad Wilmouth, Newsbusters
Clark Kent meets Walter Duranty - Michael Goldfarb, Weekly Standard
Palin theories - Jon Taplin, TPMCafe
Ecological implications of your BBQ - Matthew Yglesias
Virtual solidarity is virtually useless - Abe Greenwald, contentions
God bless America! - Carol Platt Liebau, Townhall
Snap out of it, America! - Rick Moran, Right Wing Nut House
Happy birthday, America - Steve Benen, Political Animal

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Leaders mum on N. Korea's July 4th antics - The Hill
Property tax appeals take toll on local governments - New York Times
Obama weary of attacks from left-wing groups - Washington Post
Obama trip part policy, part PR - Associated Press

July 3, 2009

FRIDAY ROUNDUP

@ 5:23 pm by Eric Zimmermann

FROM THE BLOGS:
Palin will focus on presidential bid
- Paul Volpe, The Fix
How to make socialized medicine work - J.G. Thayer, Contentions
Relevant facts aren't 'smears'
- Steve Benen, Political Animal
Was Walpin firing a railroad job? - Ed Morrisey, Hot Air
Why (some) liberals hate Palin - Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight
I'm flabbergasted - Jonah Goldberg, The Corner
Restructure, don't revive, broken system - Mike Lux, Open Left
Palin's future - Matthew Continetti, Weekly Standard
Did hacker threaten Sanford? - Logan Murphy, Crooks and Liars
Mr. President, time to apologize - Skanderbeg, Red State
Maximizing GDP, or employment? - Matthew Yglesias
Democrat utopia just a fantasy - Tim Slagle, Big Hollywood
Road to sensible immigration policy - Jerry Remmers, Moderate Voice
WaPo hires Obama partisan - Brent Baker, Newsbusters

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Palin to resign at end of the month - The Hill
Biden reaffirms U.S. commitment to Iraq - The Hill
Russian opens flight route for U.S. arms - NYT
Toops encounter resistance - WaPo

July 2, 2009

DAY'S END ROUNDUP

@ 5:00 pm by Jordan Fabian

Hope, change, and lobbyists - Stuart Whaley, The Huffington Post
When hope doesn't change - D. Patterson, Hugh Hewtitt's TownHall
Belt-tightening in Congress - John, Power Line
Nothing but excuses - kos, Daily Kos
Conservative madness - Michael Stickings, The Moderate Voice
Bernie Sanders, model Senator - Heather, Crooks and Liars
Polls turning on Sotomayor - bs, RedState
Picture Romney's foreign policy - Barron Young Smith, The Plank
Dem CBO hypocrisy? - Brian Faughnan, Big Hollywood
Climate change fallout - Chris Cillizza, The Fix
Huckabee = Jesse Jackson? - Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight
No new taxes? - Right Wing News
Barton's last stand - Josh Marshall, TPM
Man up and go home - Jonah Goldberg, The Corner
Why do liberals hate Palin? - Dave Weigel, Washington Independent

July 1, 2009

DAY'S END ROUNDUP

@ 5:36 pm by Jordan Fabian

Patriots!! - Josh Orton, MyDD
Franken Takes Over, Literally - Eric Kleefeld, TPMDC
Why Obama hates Obamacare - Greg Gutfeld, Big Hollywood
Sanford's number? - Chris Cillizza, The Fix
Specter's very bad year - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Senate should do its job - Jennifer Rubin, contentions
Another Palin gaffe - Chris Orr, The Plank
Let's tax mileage instead - Tabris, RedState
Enough with Lieberman - Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake
Uneventful Sotomayor hearings - Tom Goldstein, SCOTUSblog
Smoke meet fire - Jed Lewison, Daily Kos
The coming crisis - James C. Capretta, The Corner
Green resistance stands tall - Andrew Sullivan, Daily Dish
Barney Frank's shenanigans - Michelle Malkin
Bachmann wrong on census - Rachel Weiner, The Huffington Post

June 30, 2009

DAY'S END ROUNDUP

@ 5:34 pm by Michael O'Brien

FROM THE BLOGS:
Sanford resignation watch at 'high' - J. Geraghty, Campaign Spot
Franken wins! - David Neiwert, Crooks & Liars
Coleman retains a shred of dignity - David Weigel, Wash. Independent
Todd notes 'legislating from the bench' - S. Benen, Political Animal
Everyone's a critic - Christopher Orr, The Plank
Does the public plan have a chance? - Peter Suderman, Hit & Run
Crime and reward theory of gov't - Chris Bowers, Open Left
Confused about Sanford - Allahpundit, Hot Air
Seduced by Sarah? - Matt Lewis, Townhall
The other woman - digby, Hullabaloo
Franken wins! - CA Pol Junkie, The Left Coaster
With Ricci, court redefines activism - Christy Hardin Smith
Hardees' distasteful ad - Sarah Knoploh, Newsbusters
SEIU + Wal-Mart on Obamacare - Michelle Malkin
Labour's hidden debt - Theodore Bromund, contentions

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
After eight-month fight, Franken to be seated - The Hill
Judge revokes bail for Stanford - New York Times
Wal-Mart gets behind employer mandate - Washington Post
GM faces liquidation if no sale by July 10 - Detroit News

June 29, 2009

DAY'S END ROUNDUP

@ 4:57 pm by Michael O'Brien

FROM THE BLOGS:
Beer rules: Public opinion on tap - Mark Silva, The Swamp
Time for a 28th amendment - Bob Gale, Big Hollywood
Jerry Nadler punts - nyceve, The Campaign Silo
What are the stakes in climate change debate? - J. Manzi, The Corner
Another Bushie denounces partisanship - Jonathan Chait, The Plank
Things used to be worse - Matthew Yglesias
Will House prodding work on climate change? - B. Beutler, TPMDC
Don't break out the champagne just yet - Linda Chavez, contentions
Krugman: Climate bill won't create jobs - Brian Faughnan, RedState
The misinformation on Ricci - dday, Hullabaloo
Traitor to the planet? - Michael Goldfarb, Weekly Standard
Specter: Ricci shows Sotomayor's mainstream - G. Sargent, Plum Line
'The Baffler' is back - Brian Doherty, Hit & Run
Inhofe's new conspiracy - Steve Benen, Political Animal
Russian market economy short lived? - Yevgeny Volk, The Foundry

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
White House defends Sotomayor after decision - The Hill
Protesters confront soldiers in Honduras - New York Times
Conyers quits in wake of guilty plea - Detroit Free Press
After lull, protests restart in Iran - Christian Science Monitor

June 28, 2009

SUNDAY ROUNDUP

@ 3:27 pm by Eric Zimmermann

FROM THE BLOGS:
Obama puts politics over science - Carol Platt Liebau, Townhall
Why isn't DOJ enforcing torture laws? - Daphne Eviator, Wash. Ind.
The parties are supposed to disagree - Steve Benen, Political Animal
Iran cracks down on embassy workers - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Healthcare status quo isn't good enough - Desmoinesdem, MyDD
Broadway rejects conservative play - Stage Right, Big Hollywood
Convention reform - Matthew Yglesias
Tale of two leaders: Boehner v. McConnell - E. Erickson, Red State
Why is Max Baucus smiling? - Susie Madrak, Crooks and Liars
John Roberts and Michael Jackson - Scott, Power Line
Singer's career needs to be over - S. Singiser, Daily Kos
Media ignores EPA suppression story - Newsbusters
Pitney wins spat with Milbank - Blue Texan, Firedoglake
Debunking another Obama-Ayers theory - J. Goldberg, The Corner
WaPo misreports healthcare story - Adam Green, Open Left

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Chavez accuses U.S. of Honduras coup - The Hill
Boehner: Climate bill a 'pile of s–t' - The Hill
Obama warns against trade penalties - NYT
Healthcare activists targeting Dems - WaPo

June 27, 2009

SATURDAY ROUNDUP

@ 4:20 pm by Eric Zimmermann

FROM THE BLOGS:
Boehner throws cap-and-trade hissy fit - Heather, Crooks and Liars
Dodd's problems back home - Brian Faughnan, Red State
Changing the dynamic of Congress - P. Rosenberg, Open Left
Administration's rank dishonesty - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Call the waaaambulance! - DougJ, Balloon Juice
Iran fading from media attention - Tom Blumer, Newsbusters
The promises of primary pressure - Steve Benen, Political Animal
The bill that doesn't exist - A. McCarthy, The Corner
Steele: I'm not the GOP's Michael Jackson - Think Progress
Mousavi, Out - Abe Greenwald, Contentions
End of history comes to Iran - Matthew Yglesias
Eight GOPers who helped Pelosi - Paul, Power Line
Irony: Obama ignoring laws he dislikes - J. Aravosis, AMERICAblog
Cap and trade teaparties - Michelle Malkin
Are we too hard on Greenspan? Not really - N. Scheiber, The Stash

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Obama names envoy to Muslim communities - The Hill
Obama prods Senate on climate bill - The Hill
Taliban losses not necessarily gains for Pakistanis - NYT
Pentagon, DHS in turf war - WaPo

June 26, 2009

DAY'S END ROUNDUP

@ 5:43 pm by Jordan Fabian

Calling it like I see it - T. Boone Pickens, The Huffington Post
No rush on immigration - Mark Krikorian, The Corner
Froomkin's last stand - mcjoan, Daily Kos
Will MJ overtake Iran? - Allahpundit, Hot Air
Waxman-Markey by state - Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight
Rationalizing rationing - Jennifer Rubin, contentions
Ante up on climate change - David Kurtz, Talking Points Memo
One year of handguns in DC - Hit and Run
Take back the HIV ban - Andrew Sullivan, Daily Dish
Cramer goes crazy - Jeff Poor, Newsbusters
Joe the Plumber's shocking statement - Firedoglake
Republican values dead? - Dorian De Wind, TMN
No action on DOMA or DADT - Joel Sudbay, AMERICAblog
Do you trust this man? - Michelle Malkin
Afghanistan: who cares? - David Wood, Politics Daily

June 25, 2009

DAY'S END ROUNDUP

@ 5:00 pm by Michael O'Brien

FROM THE BLOGS:
Activism in action - Andrew Grossman, The Foundry
Watch Troopathon live - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Tougher than they thought - Jennifer Rubin, contentions
The cost of energy price volatility - Matthew Yglesias
Law need not bow to chemistry - Lyle Denniston, SCOTUSblog
These people are killing me - John Cole, Balloon Juice
Gasparino recommends protein shakes - Bess Levin, Dealbreaker
An inconvenient constitution - Bill Flanigen, Hit & Run
Sestak v. Specter polling analysis - Chris Bowers, Open Left
Cramer: 'There's too much democracy' - Jane Hamsher, firedoglake
Color me perplexed - Ezra Klein
A counter-insurgency failure - Sean Linnane, NewMajority
On that Huffington Post question… - Lynn Sweet, Politics Daily
Not real(ist) helpful - Michael Goldfarb, Weekly Standard
Paying women for their eggs - Michelle Cottle, The Plank

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:

Obama wants immigration reform by early next year - The Hill
Court says strip search violated child's rights - New York Times
Drumbeat begins for Sanford resignation - Washington Post
U.S.: Sanford had secret account - Wall Street Journal

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