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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 2, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 1:41 pm by Eric Zimmermann

FROM THE BLOGS:
Sophist-in-Chief - Peter Wehner, Contentions
'Bearing its Fangs' - Andrew Sullivan
Sympathy for Steve Schmidt - Jason Zengerle, The Plank
The press revolts against Obama - Rory Cooper, The Foundry
McCain, Palin approved hunt for leaker - G. Sargent, Plum Line
Double standard for captured soldier - B. Roggio, Weekly Standard
CBO scores HELP bill - Ezra Klein
Semi-encouraging climate change session - J. Fallows, Atlantic
Biased scandal coverage - Rich Noyes, Newsbusters
Unemployment isn't bad everywhere - Matthew Yglesias
Wal-Mart and the employer mandate - Radley Balko, Hit & Run
Sanford abandons book deal - Michael Scherer, Swampland
White House hearts HELP bill - Steve Benen, Political Animal
Did Sotomayor help smear Bork? - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Is Limbaugh encouraging a coup? - David Neiwert, Crooks and Liars

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Biden visits Iraq for reconciliation effort - The Hill
Dems says healthcare bill covers 97% - The Hill
Job losses rise as unemployment reaches 9.5% - NYT
U.S. military: Soldier captured - WaPo

July 1, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 2:41 pm by Eric Zimmermann

FROM THE BLOGS:
Another possible GOP defection - Kos, Daily Kos
Is Mousavi destined for jail? - Joe Gandelman, Moderate Voice
What's Barney Frank up to now? - Michelle Malkin
GOP memo attacks Bush on economy - G. Sargent, Plum Line
Will GM ever pay back loans? - Brian Faughnan, Red State
Inhofe: Franken's a 'clown' - Think Progress
The 'meaning' of Iraq - Michael Ledeen, The Corner
Hawaii's employer mandate - Zubin Jelveh, The Stash
Sotomayor slipping - Mary Katharine Ham, Weekly Standard
EPA's far-right cause celebre - Steve Benen, Political Animal
Obama has a healthcare plan? - Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight
Is the Iranian regime stronger? - Jonathan Tobin, Contentions
Republicans talk down Bachmann - David Weigel, Washington Independent
Senators are deforming healthcare - Joe Sudbay, AMERICAblog

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Administration trims healthcare price tag - The Hill
Sanford loses closest ally: His wife - The Hill
Europe considers pulling ambassadors from Iran - NYT
Obama takes healthcare pitch to N. Virginia - WaPo

June 30, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 12:26 pm by Eric Zimmermann

FROM THE BLOGS:
Canada, the new tax haven? - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Should Sanford resign? - Tom Schaller, FiveThirtyEight
TV news and the fairness doctrine - M.R. Carr, Moderate Voice
'We'll need to raise taxes soon' - V. de. Rugy. The Corner
Arm twisting in the House - Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake
Who will investigate the financial crisis? - Mary Kane, Wash. Ind.
Women lacking at W.H. gay event - J. Aravosis, AMERICAblog
NRA is MIA on Sotomayor - Erick Erickson, Red State
Jim McGreevey's new mission - Andrew Sullivan
Blurred lines - Steve Benen, Political Animal
Coup in name only - Michael Goldfarb, Weekly Standard
How's that 'new politics' going? - Paradox, Left Coaster
Sanford needs a one-way ticket to Argentina - Michelle Malkin
Obama's legislative 'wall' - Ezra Klein
No Justice agreed with Sotomayor - Jennifer Rubin, Contentions

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Obama denounces coup as 'not legal' - The Hill
U.S. pullout marked by holiday in Iraq - NY Times
Diverse majority to test Obama - WaPo
Lifeline for those who aided U.S. - Boston Globe

June 29, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 12:05 pm by Michael O'Brien

FROM THE BLOGS:
A long and binding road - Kathryn Jean Lopez, The Corner
Funding Chuck - Erick Erickson, RedState
The Chinese are just like us - Daniel Indiviglio, The Atlantic
Today's opinions - Kristina Moore, SCOTUSblog
Wanted: Audacity to do more than hope - Paul, Powerline
What's the deal with Honduras? - Matthew Yglesias
Light at end of Franken's tunnel? - David Weigel, Wash. Independent
Bring-your-gun-to-church day - Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress
Empathy wins! - John Cole, Balloon Juice
S.C. GOP wants Sanford out - Joe Sudbay, AMERICAblog
Ricci gets his day in court - Jennifer Rubin, contentions
Milbank's very thin folder - emptywheel
The shifting standards of Obama - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Of all guests and topics… - Steve Benen, Political Animal
Senate defies veto threat - Michael Goldfarb, Weekly Standard

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Court expands challenge to campaign finance act - The Hill
Justices rule for white firefighters in bias case - Associated Press
Madoff gets 150 years for epic swindle - Bloomberg
New rift opens over detainees' rights - Wall Street Journal

June 26, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 12:19 pm by Michael O'Brien

FROM THE BLOGS:
The age of Jackson - John Derbyshire, The Corner
Biden: N.J. governor…Kaine? - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
The political legacy of MJ - Tony Campbell, TMV
In Iraq, withdrawal is victory - Spencer Ackerman, Attackerman
Deficits matter - Andrew Sullivan, The Daily Dish
Everyone hates cap-and-trade - Mary Katharine Ham, Weekly Standard
Watch your back, 85 broads - Bess Levin, Dealbreaker
Detroit is still Detroit - David Kurtz, TalkingPointsMemo
Obama rejects CAP's DADT proposal - Joe Sudbay, AMERICAblog
DeMint does it again - Steve Benen, Political Animal
Good news for Mitt Romney - DougJ, Balloon Juice
Get rid of agricultural committees? - Ezra Klein
'I'm going to beat you today' - R.S. McCain, Right Wing News
Sanford reactions from S. Carolinians - Amanda Carey, Hit & Run
Bernanke grilled - Jennifer Rubin, contentions

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
CBO: Deficits must be slashed - The Hill
Jackson and the private equity firms - New York Times
Scandals open 'C Street' doors - Washington Post
Climate bill clears key hurdle - Wall Street Journal

June 25, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 12:16 pm by Jeremy P. Jacobs

FROM THE BLOGS:
Moammar Hearts Condi - J. Zengerle, The Plank
Get on the Phone About Cap and Trade - E. Erickson, RedState
Like An Episode of The Wire - D. Kurtz, TPM
Sort of Sums It All Up - V.D. Hanson, The Corner
Him Again? - S. Benen, Political Animal
Look on the Bright Side - M. Goldfarb, Weekly Standard
Will Sanford Get to Keep His Job? - A. Koppelman, Salon
The Sanford Fiasco - John, Powerline
Career Lobbyist Barbour is the GOP's Answer? - J. Singer, MyDD
No 'Robust Debate' On Amnesty - Michelle Malkin
Pro-Gun Activist Threatens Judges - C.I. Paris, AMERICAblog
Priorities, Please! - C.P. Liebau, Townhall
Emails May Have Forced Sanford's Hand - J. Lewison, DailyKos
Obama's Michael Dukakis Moment - E. Morrissey, HotAir
Benanke Faces Congress - Megan McArdle

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Emanual Tries to Scale Back Expectations - The Hill
Pelosi Puts Gore on the Phones for Climate Lobbying - The Hill
Sanford's Political Future Weighed After Admission - NYTimes
Ahmadinejad Tells Obama Not to Interfere in Iran - WaPo

June 24, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 12:02 pm by Jeremy P. Jacobs

FROM THE BLOGS:
What Should the Public Option Include? - Scarecrow, Firedoglake
Five Questions on Healthcare - K. J. Lopez, The Corner
Mick Jagger and the Climate Change Bill - Kevin Drum
Unions Again…- K. Pavlich, Townhall
Sanford was AWOL in Argentina - J. Lewison, DailyKos
Palin Heading for Europe - J. Painter, RedState
Letter to Iran - S. Benen, Political Animal
Guvs: Cap and Trade Will Squeeze Budgets - N. Loris, The Founrdy
On the Road to Damascus - T. Fernholz, TAPPED
Tweet Your Moneymaker - M. Parlett, TechRepublican
Why I don't Write About Climate Change - J. Cole, Balloon Juice
Rulers, Masses, Elites - M. Frost, American Scene
Oookay - Dibgy, Hullabaloo
Ahead of the Curve - Paul, Powerline
Time and Tide - Megan McArdle

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Gov. Sanford Returns from Argentina, Not Appalachia - The Hill
Obama's Cool Demeanor Slips - The Hill
Khamenei Stands Firm on Election - Wall Street Journal
Train Operator Apparently Hit Brakes Before Crash - Washington Post

June 23, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 12:16 pm by Jeremy P. Jacobs

FROM THE BLOGS:
A Tale of Three Injuries - Matthew Yglesias
Stop the Presses - M. Goldfarb, Weekly Standard
Is Pelosi as Unpopular as CW Says She Is? - J. Singer, MyDD
Nice 'Work' If You Can Get It - Michelle Malkin
Another Demographic Downward Spiral - S. Benen, Political Animal
The Lessons of Mark Sanford's Hike - E. Erickson, RedState
National Protections for the Right to Vote - R. Pildes, TAPPED
W.H.: Cairo Speech Inspired Iran Uprising - E. Morrissey, HotAir
Toxic Sludge Is Good For You - J. Cole, Balloon Juice
Climate Change Back and Forth - J. Manzi, The Corner
Another Iranian Oddity - N. Silver, 538
Stimulus Dollars for Stimulus Signs - K. Pavlich, Townhall
GOP Falsely Distorts Climate Bill Costs - C.I. Paris, AMERICAblog
Hot Dog Diplomacy Still On With Iran - Scott, Powerline
Department of Regulatory Risk - Megan McArdle

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Obama Starts First Trade Case Against China - The Hill
Climate Change Bill to Hit House Floor This Week - The Hill
Iran Says It Expelled 2 British Diplomats - Associated Press
Top Clerical Council Rejects Plea to Annul Vote - New York Times

June 22, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 12:05 pm by Jeremy P. Jacobs

FROM THE BLOGS:
The Best Case Yet for Government Secrecy - C. Orr, The Plank
Bush Threatened DeMint Over Vote - M. Lewis, Townhall
Dems 'Emboldened?' - S. Benen, Political Animal
Crossing the Threshold of Fear - V. Matus, Weekly Standard
The Best Is Still The Best - Matthew Yglesias
Don't Need Obama's Big-Bang Healthcare - L. Kudlow, The Corner
Slow Learners - J. Cole, Balloon Juice
The Rupture in Iran - qlangley, RedState
Don't You Hate It When This Happens? - BarbinMD, DailyKos
Nice Try - J. Manzi, American Scene
Ominous Warning to Protesters - V. Rossmeier, Salon
Understanding Obama and Iran - A. McCarthy, The Corner
A Memo to the President Re: Healthcare - R. Reich, TAPPED
Let It Be Said One More Times - Scott, Powerline
Moving Towards Prosperity - Megan McArdle

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Court Passes on Suit vs. Cheney Over CIA Outing - The Hill
Lawmakers Delve Into Financial Overhaul Plan - The Hill
Court Lets Stand a Central Provision of Voting Rights Act - NYTimes
Demonstrators Return to Tehran Streets - Washington Post

June 19, 2009

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

@ 11:59 am by Jeremy P. Jacobs

FROM THE BLOGS:
Pence's Dangerous Game - Matthew Yglesias
Congress: Not So Fast on Closing Gitmo - E. Morrissey, HotAir
Some Good News on Health Reform - J. Cohn, The Plank
A Fatherhood Czar? - Michelle Malkin
Froomkin's Sins of the Village - Emptywheel, Firedoglake
The Ayatollah Speaks, Will Obama? - T. Joscelyn, Weekly Standard
With Expectations Duly Lowered - E. Kilgore, Dem. Strategist
Don't Fall for the Co-Op Co-Opt - C. Carroll, The Foundry
Inhofe Drops the Pretense- S. Benen, Political Animal
On Democracy Promotion - D. Currie, The Corner
How So? - J. Cole, Balloon Juice
Out of Control - Scott, Powerline
Krugman Is Too Big to Fail - T. Fernholz, TAPPED
Schizophrenic America - bs, RedState
Can G.M. Be Competitive? - Megan McArdle

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Ad Campaign on Health Reform Targets Finance Panel - The Hill
House Approves Iran Bill 405-1 - The Hill
Ruling Cleric Warns Iranian Protesters - New York Times
No Perjury for Burris - Associated Press

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