The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at http://www.abcnews.com
Compiled by ABC News? PETER MARTINEZ, KRISTEN RED-HORSE, CARRIE HALPERIN, CLAUDIA MORALES and DOMINICK TAO
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THE LIFE & DEATH OF SEN. TED KENNEDY (1932-2009):
ABC News Special Online Section (Articles, Videos, Pictures, Slideshows): LINK
ABC News? Yunji De Nies, Jake Tapper, Karen Travers and Stephanie Smith? Obama Mourns Kennedy, His ?Colleague, Counselor and Friend?? LINK
ABC News? Emily Friedman: ?Sen. Kennedy to be Buried Close to Brothers? LINK
The Boston Globe’s Susan Milligan and Matt Viser: “Kennedy mourned near and far” LINK
The Boston Globe’s Stephanie Ebbert: “3 days of rites begin with procession today” LINK
The Boston Globe’s Michael Kranish: “For Kerry, the mission is redefined” LINK
The Boston Globe’s Michael Levenson: “In last days, a quest for joy, music, family” LINK
The Boston Globe’s Kevin Cullen: “Agree with him or not, you had to like Ted” LINK
The Boston Herald?s Dave Wedge and Laura Crimaldi: ?Bay State, U.S. mourn a legend? LINK
The Boston Herald’s Columnist Margery Eagan: ?Last link to our Boston-bred royalty lost? LINK
The Boston Herald’s Columnist Joe Fitzgerald: ?Vicki delivered his life?s redemption? LINK
The Boston Herald’s Columnist Howie Carr: ?Ted Kennedy?s legacy not as heroic as some might think? LINK
The Boston Herald?s Laurel J. Sweet and Dave Wedge: ?Lifetime of inspiration? LINK
The Boston Herald?s Edward Mason and Julia Rappaport: ?Chappaquiddick defined Ted Kennedy?s career? LINK
The Boston Herald?s Marie Szaniszlo and Richard Weir: ?Hyannisport mourns the loss of neighbor? LINK
The Boston Herald?s Jessica Van Sack: ?Kennedy clan stood strong in final moments? LINK
USA Today’s Jill Lawrence: “Youngest son reflected Kennedys’ ambition, foibles” LINK
USA Today’s Fredreka Schouten: “Kennedy hailed for more than achievements” LINK
USA Today’s Kathy Kiely: “Boston public viewing, Arlington burial planned for Kennedy” LINK
USA Today’s Martha T. Moore: “Mourners pay respect to ‘last of Camelot'” LINK
USA Today’s John Fritze: “Senate tenure marked by compromise” LINK
USA Today’s Martha T. Moore: “Kennedy’s wives stood by him in trying times” LINK
USA Today’s Kathy Kiely: “‘Cause of my life’: Health care overhaul eluded Kennedy” LINK
New York Times’ Carl Hulse and Katherine Q. Seelye: “Kennedy Death Adds Volatile Element to Health Fight” LINK
New York Times’ Mark Leibovich: “After Diagnosis, Determined to Make a ?Good Ending?” LINK
The Washington Post’s Joe Holley: “End of an American Epoch” LINK
The Washington Post’s Ann Gerhart and Dan Balz: “His Life’s Work, Up to the End” LINK
The Washington Post’s Lois Romano: “What’s in a Name? For Some, a World of Power.” LINK
The Washington Post: “Nation Reacts to Ted Kennedy’s Death” LINK
The Washington Post’s Hamil R. Harris and Michael E. Ruane: “Edward M. Kennedy Left Major Imprint on Life in D.C.” LINK
The Washington Post’s Vince Bzdek: “In Massachusetts, Residents Remember Their Senator” LINK
The Washington Post’s Vince Bzdek: “Future of Kennedy Family Legacy Unclear After Senator’s Death” LINK
The Washington Post’s Op-Ed Columnist George F. Will: “The Most Consequential Kennedy?” LINK
The Washington Post’s Op-Ed Columnist Richard Cohen: “The Burden Of a Legacy” LINK
Politico?s John F. Harris and Alexander Burns: ??Problem by problem, ?Kennedy transformed himself? LINK
Politico?s Patrick Gavin: ?Friends and colleagues recall ?Ted?? LINK
Politico?s Staff: ?President Bush 41 salutes Kennedy? LINK
Politico?s Ben Smith: ?A Kennedy email? LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Naftali Bendavid: ?An Era Ends With Death of Kennedy? LINK
Bloomberg Commentary by Margaret Carlson: ?Kennedy?s Flaws Gave Way to the Great Man? LINK
The Hill’s Roxana Tiron and Ian Swanson: ?Obama to deliver a eulogy at Kennedy funeral? LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Janet Hook and Jim Oliphant: ?In Kennedy, Democrats lose a top warrior for healthcare reform? LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Janet Stobart: ?Kennedy’s death keenly felt by leaders in Ireland, Britain? LINK
The Los Angeles Times Editorial: “Ted Kennedy’s milestones and missteps” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Michael Finnegan: “Kennedy ‘really understood’ California politically” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Richard Simon: “Kennedy helped shape many laws that affect average Americans” LINK
The Washington Times’ Stephen Dinan: ?Senate’s liberal lion falls to cancer at 77? LINK
Time Magazine?s Jay Newton-Small: ?A Family Gathers to Say Farewell to Ted Kennedy? LINK
Time Magazine?s Nancy Gibbs: ?Ted Kennedy: The Lessons of His Dying? LINK
Time Magazine?s Karen Tumulty: ?Vicki Kennedy: The Woman Who Saved Ted? LINK
Newsweek?s Elsa Walsh: ?How Kennedy Help Saved Clinton? LINK
New York Daily News? David Saltonstall: President Obama remembers Sen. Edward Kennedy as ‘the greatest U.S. Senator of our time’ LINK
New York Daily News? Corky Siemaszako: ?Kennedy’s Legacy: Chappaquiddick was the end of one Ted Kennedy and the beginning of another? LINK
FILLING SEN. TED KENNEDY’S SENATE SEAT:
The Boston Globe’s Frank Phillips: “Patrick backs push to appoint successor” LINK
The Boston Globe’s Frank Phillips: “No shortage of potential successors” LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Jennifer Levitz and Keith J. Winstein: ?Many Suitors for Senate Seat? LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Neil King Jr. and Jonathan Weisman: ?Vote Is Lost at Key Point? LINK
Bloomberg?s Heidi Przybyla: ?Fight Likely for Kennedy?s Senate Seat With No Clear Successor? LINK
The Boston Herald?s Hillary Chabot and Jessica Van Sack: ?Pols scramble to fill Ted Kennedy?s senate seat? LINK
New York Times’ Abby Goodnough: “Push Grows for Fast Choice on a Successor to Kennedy” LINK
Los Angeles Times’ Tina Susman and James Oliphant: “Massachusetts law makes swift Kennedy succession unlikely” LINK
Los Angeles Times Analysis by Doyle McManus: “Sen. Kennedy’s death leaves a void that won’t be filled” LINK
Newsweek?s Katie Connolly ?The Battle For Kennedy?s Seat Begins? LINK
HEALTH CARE REFORM:
ABC News? Huma Khan: ?Ted Kennedy?s Death a Loss for Democratic Health Care Push? LINK
ABC News? Teddy Davis: ??Win One for Teddy, ?Say Dems Pushing for Health Reform? LINK
The Washington Post’s Columnist Allan Sloan: “Is True Health-Care Reform Doomed?” LINK
Politico?s John Bresnahan and Manu Raju: ?Grieving Chris Dodd weighs chairmanships? LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Fawn Johnson and Laura Meckler: ?Abortion Is New Front in Health Battle? LINK
Newsweek?s J. Lester Feder: ?Echoes of Kennedy’s Battle With Nixon in Health-Care Debate? LINK
PRESIDENT OBAMA:
The Associated Press’ Eileen Sullivan and Matt Apuzzo: “Despite Obama?s promises, pet projects still coddled” LINK
Bloomberg?s Michael McKee: ?Obama Channeling Reagan Needs 5 Quarters of 7% GDP Growth Surge? LINK
Bloomberg?s Kim Chipman: ?Obama Creating Gulf Restoration Panel After Criticism of Corps? LINK
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
The Wall Street Journal?s Anand Gopal: ?Taliban Punish Voters in Wake of Afghan Election? LINK
ECONOMY / STIMULUS / DEFICIT:
USA Today’s Sandra Block: “In 2010 IRS could cut 401(k) contribution limit to $16,000” LINK
USA Today’s Sharon Silke Carty: “Michigan group courts homeland security to create jobs” LINK
USA Today’s Dennis Cauchon: “Cities turn off streetlights to save money” LINK
USA Today’s Nanci Hellmich: “Homeless people learn to feed others as chefs” LINK
New York Times’ Patrick McGeehan: “Tallying Stimulus Jobs Is Not Easy in New York” LINK
The Washington Post’s Annys Shin and Dina Elboghdady: “Hopeful Signs: Manufacturing, Housing Show Gains” LINK
The Boston Globe’s Beth Daley: “Slowing down the flow” LINK
CASH FOR CLUNKERS / AUTO INDUSTRY:
USA Today’s Chris Woodyard: “With clunker program over, some fear auto sales drought” LINK
The Washington Post’s Frank Ahrens: “‘Clunkers’ Generates 690,000 Sales” LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Judith Burns: ?’Clunkers’ Lifts Foreign Cars? LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Josh Mitchell: ?Foreign Car Makers Fear a Detroit Bias in Washington? LINK
DEMOCRATS/REPUBLICANS:
The Washington Post’s Dan Eggen: “Democrats Vow To Return Money From Financier” LINK
AFGHANISTAN & VOTING:
New York Times’ James Risen and Mark Landler: “Alleged Drug Ties of Top Afghan Official Worry U.S.” LINK
ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT:
New York Times’ Kate Galbraith: “More Sun for Less: Solar Panels Drop in Price” LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Stephen Power: ?Climate Bill Exposes Rifts Within Political Families? LINK
OTHER MUST-READS:
The Washington Post’s William Booth: “Mayhem Crosses the Border With Informers” LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Kris Maher: ?Pennsylvania Impasse Hits Schools, Services? LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Suzanne Sataline: ?New Jersey Corruption Bust Had Deep Roots? LINK
The Wall Street Journal?s Laura Saunders: ?Is ‘Friending’ in Your Future? Better Pay Your Taxes First? LINK
Los Angeles Times’ George Skelton: “Charting a way out of the mess in the Capitol” LINK
ABC NEWS VIDEOS:
?The Life of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy? LINK
“Bill Belichick Chokes Up Over Sen. Kennedy” LINK
?Biden Chokes Up Over Kennedy News? LINK
?Obama Mourns Loss of Sen. Kennedy? LINK
?What Happens to Ted Kennedy’s Seat?? LINK
?Health Care: Sen. Ted Kennedy’s Battle Cry? LINK
“Ted Kennedy: The Life of the Lion” LINK
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