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For Obama, getting out and about just got tougher (AP) Posted: 26 Jan 2009 02:11 AM CST AP - Among the pressing questions swirling at the dawn of the Obama administration: Will Michelle and Barack Obama's Friday date nights survive?

NY Senate pick offers to find 'common ground' (AP) Posted: 26 Jan 2009 12:19 AM CST AP - Senator-designate Kirsten Gillibrand pledged Sunday to combat gun violence while protecting hunters' rights, saying "there's enormous space for common ground" on issues that she differs from fellow New York Democrats.

Democrats: Stimulus plan no quick fix for economy (AP) Posted: 26 Jan 2009 12:16 AM CST AP - The White House warned Sunday that the country could face a long and painful financial recovery, even with major government intervention to stimulate the economy and save financial institutions.

AP IMPACT: Lobbyists skirt Obama's earmark ban (AP) Posted: 26 Jan 2009 12:18 AM CST AP - President Barack Obama's ban on earmarks in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill doesn't mean interest groups, lobbyists and lawmakers won't be able to funnel money to pet projects.

Dem lobbyists go to Congress to cleanse (Politico) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 05:40 PM CST Politico - With Democrats running the show in Washington and President Obama pledging to block most lobbyists from the White House, the revolving door is in full effect for Democrats — but it’s spinning in reverse.

Issue of terrorists' rights to test Obama's pledge (AP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 05:40 PM CST AP - President Barack Obama's pledge of bipartisan cooperation with Congress will be tested as he tries to fulfill a campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay and establish a new system for prosecuting suspected terrorists.

McCain grudgingly says defense pick will proceed (AP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 11:59 AM CST AP - Sen. John McCain said Sunday the confirmation of President Barack Obama's choice for deputy defense secretary should move forward despite concerns about the nominee's role as a former defense lobbyist.

Bolivian voters back pro-indigenous constitution (AP) Posted: 26 Jan 2009 01:59 AM CST AP - Bolivians easily approved a new constitution granting more power to the indigenous majority, but its weak support in the opposition-controlled lowland east leaves the racially torn country divided as ever.

Biden: Obama's confidant, not deputy president (AP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 11:14 AM CST AP - The president's confidant — not the deputy president. That's how Joe Biden sees his role as vice president to Barack Obama.

Biden back in Del. for first weekend as VP (AP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 10:45 AM CST AP - Joe Biden took the train back and forth each day between Delaware and Washington during his decades in the Senate. So where did the famous Amtrak commuter spend his first weekend as vice president of the United States?

Congress takes up economic plans, Treasury nominee (AP) Posted: 26 Jan 2009 02:26 AM CST AP - Congress is set to tackle the economy this week by considering President Barack Obama's choice to head the Treasury Department and by acting on legislation to spur economic growth.

Bolivians approve sweeping constitutional reforms (AFP) Posted: 26 Jan 2009 12:22 AM CST AFP - Bolivian President Evo Morales celebrated victory Monday after his compatriots approved sweeping constitutional changes that would empower the country's indigenous majority and let the president run for re-election.

Obama to let states restrict emissions standards (AFP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 11:41 PM CST AFP - President Barack Obama is expected to issue new regulations Monday, allowing several US states to set tougher car emissions and fuel efficiency standards, US media and congressional officials said.

Obama acts to reverse Bush climate moves: officials (Reuters) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 11:40 PM CST Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama will start reversing former President George W. Bush's climate change policies on Monday with steps to raise fuel efficiency standards and grant states authority to limit greenhouse gas emissions from cars.

States may gain power over emissions standards (AP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 08:48 PM CST AP - President Barack Obama is poised to let California and other states set their own auto emission standards in their drive to slash greenhouse gases, an official familiar with the decision said Sunday.

Obama Woos Republicans on Stimulus, Seeking Longer-Term Support (Bloomberg) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 06:00 PM CST Bloomberg - Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama proved he could win over Republican voters. Now he’s trying to show he can do the same with the party’s lawmakers.

Rove's prediction (Politico) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 05:54 PM CST Politico - Speaking to students at Miami University, Karl Rove—who has thought a bit about the politics of national security —predicts:

Blago's media blitz: NBC, ABC, CNN (Politico) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 04:20 PM CST Politico - .msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px;} .msnbcLinks a:link, .msnbcLinks a:visited {color: #5799db !important;} .msnbcLinks a:hover, .msnbcLinks a:active {color:#CC0000 !important;} Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy As I mentioned earlier, Gov. Blagojevich jumped the gun on ABC's announced television exclusive by doing a sit-down with NBC's Amy Robach.

Burden in Minn. Senate trial heavier on Coleman (AP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 01:22 PM CST AP - It's been two months since the U.S. Senate election that pitted Democrat Al Franken against incumbent Republican Norm Coleman, but it's still impossible to say who actually won.

Biden see himself as Obama's confidant (AFP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 01:03 PM CST AFP - Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday he saw himself as the confidant of President Barack Obama, not as the country's deputy president as he took up his new role after 36 years in the Senate.

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