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Source: No charges likely over interrogation memos (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:45 PM PDT AP - Bush administration lawyers who approved harsh interrogation techniques of terror suspects should not face criminal charges, Justice Department investigators say in a draft report that recommends two of the three attorneys face possible professional sanctions.

Official: Bailout returns will have conditions (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:40 PM PDT AP - The government will require banks seeking to return federal bailout money to prove they don't need other special federal assistance, a condition that will make it harder for some institutions to escape restrictions on executive compensation.

DC gay marriage vote could entangle Congress (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 03:09 PM PDT AP - The city council in the nation's capital voted Tuesday to recognize same-sex marriages from states that approve them, a step that could propel the emotional issue into Congress and draw Democrats into a culture-wars battle with each other.

Israeli president: US outreach to Iran OK for now (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:09 PM PDT AP - Israeli President Shimon Peres cautiously endorsed new U.S. outreach to Iran following a longer-than-expected visit with President Barack Obama on Tuesday, telling The Associated Press that the American leader should be given a chance to resolve differences with Iran through negotiation.

Luntz to GOP: Health reform is popular (Politico) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:05 PM PDT Politico - Dr. Frank Luntz, a top Republican consultant on the language of politics, is warning the GOP that the American people want health-care reform and that lawmakers need to try to avoid directly opposing President Barack Obama.

Stocks could pose conflicts for court prospects (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:07 PM PDT AP - Several prospects to replace Supreme Court Justice David Souter have major stock holdings that could pose conflict-of-interest problems in cases that might come before the court.

Holbrooke: Pressure Pakistan to fight Taliban (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 03:30 PM PDT AP - The U.S. needs to put the heaviest possible pressure on Pakistani allies to join U.S. efforts to counter Taliban forces, the Obama administration's point man for the region said Tuesday.

Conservative Sessions leads court nomination fight (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:37 PM PDT AP - The top Republican in the Senate served notice on President Barack Obama Tuesday that the GOP won't rubber-stamp his choice to succeed the retiring Justice David Souter.

Souter bids fond, emotional farewell to his judges (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:20 PM PDT AP - Supreme Court Justice David Souter, momentarily choked with emotion, bid an affectionate farewell Tuesday to judges and lawyers he has worked with for nearly two decades.

Money may force Bunning to rethink re-election bid (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 03:48 PM PDT AP - Embattled GOP Sen. Jim Bunning said Tuesday he'll reconsider running for a third term if he doesn't meet his fundraising goals.

First lady: 'Sesame Street' tops everything so far (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:40 PM PDT AP - Inauguration Day? Nope. First puppy? Negative. Triumphal tour of Europe? Not even. First lady Michelle Obama called her appearance Tuesday on "Sesame Street" probably the best thing she's done since arriving in the White House.

World counts on them, first lady tells U.S. U.N. staff (Reuters) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:13 PM PDT Reuters - U.S. first lady Michelle Obama told the U.S. mission at the United Nations on Tuesday that millions of people around the world who seek a better life are counting on them.

Dems ask Justice to probe treatment of `freedmen' (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:03 PM PDT AP - A small group of powerful House Democrats has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether American Indian tribes are engaging in modern-day racial segregation against black "freedmen" who are descendants of former tribal slaves.

White House seeks comments on education law (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:01 PM PDT AP - Special education teacher Lynn Reichard has a problem with the federal No Child Left Behind law: Some of her kids cannot read, never mind pass its required state test.

Obama bites rich hands that fed him (Politico) Posted: 05 May 2009 05:01 PM PDT Politico - For a politician who sometimes got accused of playing class warfare, candidate Barack Obama sure made a lot of well-to-do friends during the 2008 campaign.

Obama, Biden satisfy sizzling burger craving (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:49 PM PDT AP - It's like this: When you want a burger, you have to have a burger.

Obama nominates SC pol to head consumer commission (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:47 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama is turning to South Carolina's former school superintendent to head an expanded Consumer Product Safety Commission, an embattled agency that has been criticized by advocates for being too cozy with industry.

Unions winning more organizing elections (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:39 PM PDT AP - New data showing labor unions won nearly two-thirds of private ballot organizing elections last year is prompting some business groups to question the need for Congress to pass a bill that would make it even easier to form unions.

Health insurers ask gov't to police their industry (AP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:28 PM PDT AP - Health insurance companies, facing the threat of a government health plan, offered on Tuesday to reduce rates for millions of women and accept close federal regulation of their industry.

Obama picks congresswoman as arms control official (AFP) Posted: 05 May 2009 04:20 PM PDT AFP - US President Barack Obama on Tuesday formally nominated Ellen Tauscher, a seven-term member of Congress who is considered an expert on defense, as his top arms control official.

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