Monday, July 13, 2009

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Ana Marie Cox Calls Profitable <i>Politico </i>Lazy

Ana Marie Cox says Politico is too quick to unquestioningly accept opposition research. more >>

Ronald Reagan's Letter to Michael Jackson

The president sent Jackson a letter after he was injured filming a commercial. more >>

Kal Penn Starts Work at the White House

The former actor says he's a pretty normal guy. more >>

Poll: Voters Want More Direct Answers From Obama

In the Whispers poll, voters were also irritated with Obama's use of a teleprompter. more >>

CBS's Bob Schieffer Opens His Home to Russian Student

The Face the Nation host is a mentor for a student touched by the Chechen school massacre. more >>

Bob Schieffer Not Sure Why His Ratings Are Going Up

The Face the Nation host doesn't know why his program is moving up in the ratings. more >>

Obama Administration Launches Technology Spending Tracker

The IT Dashboard is a new Web tool for agencies and taxpayers. more >>

First Dog Bo Obama Snacks On Axelrod's Tie

Axelrod was on hand at a Department of Education reading event. more >>

Michelle Obama: A Professional Mom

Vicki Stern-Brown, creator of Promom Couture, sent the first lady some T-shirts. more >>

TV Show Follows Obama's Lead on Volunteerism

A new show supports philanthropy. more >>

Immigration Reform Now Moves to Center Stage

Some early ideas for immigration reform are revealed before tomorrow's White House summit. more >>

Obama to Host a Hawaiian-Style Luau for Congress

If arm twisting doesn't work, then food might, as Obama treats lawmakers to a Hawaiian-style luau. more >>

<em>Bones</em> Star Urges Waxman to Help Chimps

Emily Deschanel, star of Fox's Bones, wants to know if Rep. Henry Waxman has a soft spot for chimps. more >>

Obama Seeks More Generic Prescription Drugs

Obama wants drugmakers to clear the way for the faster introduction of generics. more >>

Obama Made Voting Cool Even For Ginuwine

Ginuwine said his first-ever vote was for the new president. more >>

Hillary Clinton Turns State Department Tech-Friendly

The Secretary of State rolls out a campaign to use gadgets to enhance diplomacy. more >>

David Archuleta of <i>American Idol</i> Woos Washington

It may have taken a year, but Washington has a crush on David Archuleta. more >>

Sabato: McAuliffe Doesn't Fit Virginia

In the Democratic primary race, McAuliffe may not have shaken his carpetbagger image. more >>

<i>The Wire</i> Creator Gives Advice to Journalists

David Simon sees news sites charging for content and tells young journos to stick to a beat. more >>

Rep. Aaron Schock: Young But Serious

The young congressman likes to keep in touch with his age group. more >>

Democrats Fire Back at Newt Gingrich With Google Ads

The DCCC launched a campaign in advance of Gingrich's appearance at a fundraiser. more >>

GOP: Obama Is Not Reagan, Yet

Republicans laugh off comparisons of President Obama and the Gipper. more >>

Waterboarding Brings Doubts About Daniel Pearl's Killer

Debate is raging over whether an al Qaeda big shot who admitted to killing Daniel Pearl did the deed. more >>

Sen. Elizabeth Edwards? Even She Isn't That Resilient

Promoting her book, she says high school politics cured her. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About NASA

Astronauts recently repaired the Hubble Space Telescope. more >>

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