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 Desk Assistants PETER MARTINEZ, JAYCE HENDERSON, KRISTEN RED-HORSE, CARRIE HALPERIN, CLAUDIA MORALES and DOMINICK TAO
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HEALTH CARE:
ABC News’ David Wright: “Obama Makes the Case for Health Reform with MD’s” LINK
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos: “Bloomberg Backs ObamaCare” LINK
The Associated Press: “Obama pitches health care plan to doctors” LINK
The Washington Times’ Jennifer Haberkorn: “Public-option backers press moderate Dems” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Janet Adamy and Greg Hitt: “Insurers Fight Bid to Ease Penalties in Health Bill” LINK
Bloomberg’s Kristin Jensen and Pat Wechsler: “Pfizer Wins While CVS Loses as Senate Weighs Obama Health Plan” LINK
Time’s Karen Tumulty: “Democrats Brace for the Hardest Part of Health-Care Reform” LINK
New York Daily News’ Michael McAuliff: “Public option is alive and well: Sen. Schumer insists it still has healthy chance of passing” LINK
The New York Times’ Robert Pear: “In Debate on Health, It’s Coverage vs. Cost” LINK
The New York Times’ David Herszenhorn and Carl Hulse: “Obama Reaches Past Congress for Heath Care Support” LINK
The Washington Post’s Ceci Connolly: “U.S. Losing Ground on Preventable Deaths” LINK
The Washington Post’s Shailagh Murray and Scott Wilson: “Vote on Key Heath Bill Delayed for Cost Report” LINK
PRESIDENT OBAMA:
The Hill’s Mike Soraghan: “GOP chides Obama over Dalai Lama” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Cam Simpson: “U.S. to Revise Detention Standards for Immigration Detainees” LINK
Bloomberg’s Mike Dorning and Nicholas Johnston: “Obama Weighs Spending to Stem Job Cuts Without Second Stimulus” LINK
The New York Times’ Jackie Calmes: “As Job Loss Rises, Obama Aides Act to Fix Safety Net” LINK
FORECLOSURE:
USA Today’s Brad Heath: “Lawyers scarce for poor facing foreclosure” LINK
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
The Washington Times’ Raza Khan: “Pakistan improves position to fight terrorists” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Ramstad: “North Korea Says U.S. Key to Disarmament Talks” LINK
The Washington Post’s Anne Kornblut: “Obama Team Says Zazi Case Illustrates Balanced Approach to Terror Threat” LINK
The Washington Post’s Greg Jaffe: “They Feel Like Outsiders and They Don’t Want to be” LINK
ARMED FORCES / DEFENSE SEC. ROBERT M. GATES:
The Hill’s Roxana Tiron: “The soldier’s voice on Capitol Hill” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Christi Parsons: “U.S. military advisors told to keep remarks private” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Peter Spiegel and Anand Gopal: “Gates Silences Strategy Talk” LINK
The Washington Post’s Ann Scott Tyson and Scott Wilson: “Gates Wants Leaders’ War Advice Kept Private” LINK
IMMIGRATION:
Politico’s Devin Dwyer: “High-Stakes Census for Latinos Complicated by Fears” LINK
ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT:
The Hill’s Jim Snyder: “Apple leaves U.S. Chamber over climate change stance” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Jim Tankersley: “Obama uses L.A. program as a model for going green” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Marc Lifsher: “Coastal oil drilling backers aim to sidestep state’s barrier” LINK
The Washington Times’ Amanda DeBard: “Climate bill backers quit Chamber of Commerce” LINK
SONIA SOTOMAYOR / SUPREME COURT:
ABC News’ Ariane de Vogue: “Supreme Court Begins New Term After Unusual Start” LINK
USA Today’s Joan Biskupic: “Sotomayor adept at getting a few words in edgewise” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ David G. Savage: “Sotomayor takes vocal role on her first day” LINK
The Washington Post’s Robert Barnes: “Sotomayor Takes Active Role on Court’s First Day” LINK
IRAN:
Politico’s Laura Rozen: “Iranian nuclear know-how” LINK
AFGHANISTAN:
ABC News’ Kristina Wong: “Afghan War Causalities Raise Stakes on Troop Debate” LINK
ABC News’ Chris Cuomo, Nick Schifrin, and Devin Dwyer: “Afghanistan Attacks Among Deadliest of the War” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Yochi J. Dreazen: “Afghan War Units Begin Two New Efforts” LINK
Bloomberg’s Viola Gienger: “Afghan Insurgents Seek Defeat of Second Superpower, Gates Says” LINK
Bloomberg’s Viola Gienger: “Afghan Forces Must Be Boosted, Jones Says as 8 Soldiers Killed” LINK
ACORN:
The New York Times’ Campbell Robertson: “Amount Embezzled From Acorn Is Disputed” LINK
The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig: “Some Criticize SEIU for Its ACORN Connections” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Kris Maher: “Acorn Woes Hit Union, Democrats” LINK
CONGRESS:
Politico’s Lisa Lerer and Jonathan Allen: “Charlie Rangel rides out storm – so far” LINK
DEMOCRATS / REPUBLICANS:
Politico’s Andy Barr: “Newt Gingrich: Tim Pawlenty ‘should run’” LINK
Politico’s Manu Raju and Jonathan Martin: “GOP leaders to Michael Steele: Back off” LINK
Politico’s Glenn Thrush: “Democrats: Republicans are rooting against America” LINK
ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT:
The Wall Street Journal’s Stephen Power: “Political Alliances Shift in Fight Over Climate Bill” LINK
OTHER MUST-READS:
USA Today’s Steve Sternberg: “Behind the scenes, system sniffs for biological attacks” LINK
Time’s Jay Newton-Small: “What Happens in Nevada Doesn’t Seem to Stay in Nevada” LINK
Newsweek’s Katie Connolly: “The Case for Outing Politicians, Sometimes” LINK
ABC NEWS VIDEOS:
“Frist Flip Flops on Health Bill?” LINK
“Obama: Doctors Support of Reform Is ‘Telling’” LINK
“The Second Amendment Descends on Chicago” LINK
“Turmoil in Afghanistan: 8 Soldiers Killed” LINK
“Greenspan on the Economy” LINK
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