Washington Whispers: Historic Whispers: Ted Kennedy's Political Future
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40 years ago this July, some were unsure if Ted Kennedy would be reelected.
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July 13, 2009
Washington Whispers: Top 10 Abraham Lincoln White House Facts
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In his bicentennial year, the most important aspects of Honest Abe's White House are revealed.
Sotomayor's Most Notable Decisions: What Do You Think?
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Share your thoughts on Sonia Sotomayor's 13 most notable decisions.
Sotomayor Hearings Will Focus on Gun Rights
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Sen. Jeff Sessions said the Second Amendment is a likely topic for the second day of hearings.
GOP: State Budget Troubles Could Force Obama to Raise Taxes
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Officials in at least a dozen states are facing new budget shortfalls.
God & Country: Conservatives Wonder: Will Obama Fund Abortion?
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Conservatives skeptical of Obama's "common ground" rhetoric ask whether he'll fund abortions.
Obama's First U.S.-Russian Summit Yields Progress
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Obama and Medvedev agreed to reduce their country's nuclear arsenals.
Protesters Disrupt Sonia Sotomayor's Confirmation Hearing
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Anti-abortion protesters twice interrupted Sotomayor's confirmation hearing.
Washington Whispers: Patrick Murphy: "I Sleep In My Office"
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Being in Congress isn't such a swanky job.
Washington Whispers: The Buzz on Michelle Obama's Honey
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The first beehive has produced some splendid honey.
Obama Names Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General
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The doctor from rural Alabama has fought to change the healthcare system.
God & Country: Obama's First White House Sit-Down With Jewish Leaders Today
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The meeting doesn't appear on Obama's official schedule.
God & Country: Antiabortion Group Changes Tune on Sotomayor
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What do the nominee's ties to a Puerto Rican advocacy group say about her abortion stance?
July 12, 2009
Washington Whispers: Reporters Scold Off-the-Record Officials
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Some demand officials at widely attended meetings keep their remarks on the record.
Washington Whispers: Sarah Palin Could Make $2 Million By Resigning
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A publicist says speeches could net her millions.
July 11, 2009
Washington Whispers: Sanford's Affair Might Have Jeopardized Top-Secret Clearance
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The governor was required to disclose relationships with foreign nationals.
July 10, 2009
Marine Offensive Will Test New Strategy in Afghanistan
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U.S. troops mobilized in Helmand province to fight the Taliban again.
Washington Whispers: Obama Hurt by Job Losses, Honduras Coup
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Pollster John Zogby finds that Washington adoration of President Obama is slipping.
Climate Change Bill Faces Hurdles in the Senate
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Democrat Barbara Boxer is leading the fight in the Senate.
Obama's Secret Meeting With Historians
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The president held a dinner at the White House for leading presidential scholars.
Obama Stresses Common Ground With Pope Benedict
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The president and the pope used their first meeting to send individual messages from a global stage.
Democrats Call for Full Investigation of CIA Allegations
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Some accuse the CIA of misleading Congress multiple times over the past 8 years.
Washington Whispers: Obama Extends Cheney's Secret Service Protection
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Indications are that the threats against Cheney haven't lessened since his term expired.
God & Country: Obama's 10 Key Faith Leaders
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The president relies on these figures for spiritual guidance, policy ideas, and political appeal.
God & Country: Obama's Most Important Catholic Adviser
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A Catholic adviser that few Americans have heard of prepared Obama for his meeting with the pope.
Washington Whispers: Senate Leaders Warn of Sotomayor Crush
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Senate staffers are warned that the upcoming hearings for Sotomayor are going to cause a mess.
God & Country: Obama Names an Evangelical to Lead the NIH
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Obama picked Francis Collins to head the National Institutes of Health.
Levi Johnston: Palin Resigned to Cash In on Fame
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Bristol Palin's former fiance says the governor was tempted by the lucrative deals she was offered.
AIG Quietly Seeks Government's OK for Executive Bonuses
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Just months after sparking national outrage, AIG hopes to give $2.4 million more to top bosses.
July 9, 2009
Washington Whispers: HHS to Amateur Video Directors: Have Fun With the Flu
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HHS announces a video contest for a funny or creative public service ad on the flu.
God & Country: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs's Catholic Side
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Obama's press secretary speaks to Catholic social teaching's influence on the president—and himself.
TV Show Inspired Sotomayor to the Bench, Newly Released Documents Show
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She wanted to be like the prosecutor on <em>Perry Mason.</em>
Full-Service Palin Site: Conservatives4Palin.com
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There's a one-stop-shop site that's taking over the Sarah space: Conservatives4Palin.
Washington Whispers: Ana Marie Cox Calls Profitable Politico Lazy
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Ana Marie Cox says <i>Politico</i> is too quick to unquestioningly accept opposition research.
GOP: Obama Is Declining in Midwestern Swing States
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The Republican Party says Obama's high job-approval numbers are misleading.
Obama's Faith Leaders: What Do You Think?
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In an administration that keeps in touch with hundreds of faith leaders, who are the most important?
Republican Leaders Debate Reagan's Relevance
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Some conservatives argue the party has strayed too far from Reagan's ideals.
Washington Whispers: GM, Chrysler Car Dealers Plan Protest to Stop Closure
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Next week, dealers threatened with closure from GM and Chrysler plan a two-day protest.
God & Country: How Meeting the Pope Can Change Obama's Rocky Catholic Narrative
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Obama's first sit-down with the pope may change the perception of his relationship with the church.