The Note’s Must-Reads for Monday, March 30, 2009

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’ CARRIE HALPERIN, KRISTEN RED-HORSE, LAURA GREENE, JAYCE HENDERSON and JUSTIN GRANT

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G-20 AND THE WORLD ECONOMY:

USA Today’s Richard Wolf: “Obama Heads Overseas To Tackle World Economy” LINK

The New York Times’ Mark Landler: “Rising Powers Challenge U.S. on Role in I.M.F.” LINK

US ECONOMY:

The New York Times’ Nicholas Cofessore and Danny Hakim: “State Leaders Outline Deal on a Budget” LINK

The New York Times’ Susan Sualny: “Banks Starting to Walk Away on Foreclosures” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s James R. Hagerty: “New Task Seen for Fannie, Freddie” LINK

AUTO BAILOUT:

The Hill’s Michael O’Brien: “Obama Rejects GM Plan; CEO Resigns On Demand” LINK

Politico’s Mike Allen & Josh Gerstein: “Obama Shortens Detroit’s Lifeline” LINK

Politico’s Eamon Javers: “W.H.: Chrysler small enough to fail” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Neil King Jr. and John D. Stoll: “Government Forces Out Wagoner at GM” LINK

Bloomberg’s Jeff Green and Doron Levin: “GM’s Wagoner Steps Aside After Failing Obama Scrutiny” LINK

The Washington Post’s Peter Whoriskey: “GM Chief to Resign at White House’s Behest” LINK

Bloomberg’s John Hughes: “GM, Chrysler Must Revamp Plans to Get More U.S. Aid” LINK

ABC News’ Jake Tapper: “President Obama Tells Automakers Their Viability Plans Are Lemons” LINK

Time Magazine’s Michael Scherer: “Obama Hopes Wagoner’s Exit Can Start GM on a Road to Recovery” LINK

The Washington Times’ Stephen Dinan and Patrice Hill: “GM’s Wagoner out at Obama’s request” LINK

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND ECONOMY:

Newsweek Magazine’s Evan Thomas : “Obama’s Nobel Headache” LINK

Newsweek Magazines’ Michael Hirsh: “The Education of Timothy Geithner”LINK

The Washington Times’ Nat Hentoff: “Obama’s shameful silence” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Mike Lupica: Wagoner gets a taste of the real world” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Kenneth Bazinet: “Obama forces former GM boss to step down” LINK

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FOREIGN POLICY:

The Washington Times’ Mark Steyn: “Regulation, globally speaking” LINK

The Washington Times’ Editorial Staff: “Obama’s ‘stronger, smarter’ war” LINK

ABC News’ Sunlen Miller: “Obama Talks Policy, From Pakistan to Tax Plan” LINK

ABC News’ Jake Tapper: “President Obama’s ‘European Vacation’” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Richard Sisk: “Obama Heads to London for G-20, and Meet Queen Elizabeth II” LINK

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The Washington Post’s Juliet Eilperin: “Winds of Change Evident in U.S. Environmental Policy” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Tina Moore: “Obama Vows, no Katrina on My Watch” LINK

AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN:

Politico’s Josh Gerstein: “Obama: More Troops Not Enough” LINK

USA Today’s Fredreka Schouten: “Afghanistan Plan Refocuses On Al-Qaeda” LINK

The New York Times’ Waqar Gillani: “9 Die as Gunmen Storm Police School in Pakistan” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Marc Champion: “U.S. Pushes Afghan Plan In The Hague This Week” LINK

The Washington Post’s Michael D. Shear: “Obama Says He Is Sharpening Focus of War in Afghanistan” LINK

NORTH KOREA:

The Wall Street Journal’s Jay Solomon: “U.S. Doesn’t Plan Action On Test by North Korea” LINK

GEITHNER:

Politico’s Kenneth P. Vogel: “Geithner’s Record-Breaking Pace” LINK

Bloomberg’s Ryan J. Donmoyer: “Geithner Says Some Banks Need ‘Large Amounts’ of Assistance” LINK

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos: “Geithner on TARP Money: ‘We Have Roughly $135 Billion Left’” LINK

MEXICO:

The New York Times’ Marc Lacey: “In Drug War, Mexico Fights Cartel and Itself” LINK

WASHINGTON:

The New York Times’ David D. Krikpatrick and Charlie Savage: “Star Lobbyist Closes Up Shop as Criminal Inquiry Heats Up” LINK

MICHELLE OBAMA:

Politico’s Nia-Malika Henderson: “Michelle Takes the World Stage” LINK

ABC NEWS VIDEO:

“Geithner: ‘Americans Should Be Optimistic” LINK

“Geithner on Bank Plan” LINK

“Roundtable: Krugman vs. Geithner” LINK

“George’s Bottom Line on G20” LINK

The Note’s Must-Reads for Monday, March 2, 2009

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? KRISTEN RED-HORSE, CARRIE HALPERIN, STEPHANIE WASH, JUSTIN GRANT and LAURA GREENE

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2009: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND HIS ADMINISTRATION:

ABC News’ David Muir: “Obama’s Next Big Battle: Affordable Health Care” LINK

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos: “Orszag: Energy Costs May Rise to Offset Health Care Reforms” LINK

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos: “Orszag: Ending Iraq War Will Save Money” LINK

ABC News’ Karen Travers: “VP Biden Kicks off Middle Class Task Force with Focus on Green Jobs” LINK

The Hill’s Reid Wilson: “White House Claims Credit For Factory Opening” LINK

Politico’s Ben Smith: “Culture Of Conspiracy: The Birthers” LINK

The Washington Posts’ Jose Antonio Vargas: “Web-Savvy Obama Team Hits Unexpected Bumps” LINK

The Washington Times? S.A. Miller: ?Obama’s cap, trade irk some in party? LINK

Newsweek Magazine?s Katie Connolly and Evan Thomas: ?The Busiest Woman in Washington: As social secretary, Desiree Rogers is gatekeeper and imagemaker. But her top job is brand promoter?casting the Obamas as occupants of a ‘People’s House.’? LINK

Newsweek Magazine?s Richard Haass: ?Obama Should Talk To Syria Now? LINK

The Washington Posts’ Al Kamen: “Good Thing All’s Quiet at Treasury These Days” LINK

The New York Times? Ginger Thompson: ?White House Defends Approval of Pet Projects? LINK

The New York Times? Sheryl Gay Stolberg: ?Behind the Open Door, an Exercise in Politics? LINK

The Associated Press: ?Obama chief of staff criticizes automakers? LINK

The Associated Press: ?Defense secretary compares commanders in chief? LINK

Bloomberg?s Hans Nichols and Lizzie O?Leary: ?Obama?s Economic Team Lacks Two Top Aides as Senate Delays Vote? LINK

The New York Times? Robert Pear: ?Obama?s Health Plan, Ambitious in Any Economy, Is Tougher in This One? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Thomas Defrank “Obama itching to scratch earmarks” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Samuel Goldsmith: “White House mum as foes rip Carrion” LINK

2009: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND THE BUDGET:

The Hill’s Jim Snyder: “Budget Battles Loom As Obama Team Heads To Hill” LINK

The Washington Posts’ David Cho: “On Economy, Two United Voices Steer Obama Agenda” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Elizabeth Williamson and Melanie Trottman: ?Regulators See Big Funding Boost? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s ?Republicans Concede Budget Is Hard to Block? LINK

Bloomberg Commentary by Kevin Hassett: ?Obama Spending Shocks in Scale, Builds Upon Bush? LINK

2009: ECONOMY/HOUSING/AUTO INDUSTRY/BAILOUT:

Politico’s Lisa Lerer: “Uncle Sam Steps Up Again For AIG” LINK

The Washington Posts’ Brady Dennis: “AIG Said To Receive Access to More Cash” LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Brady Dennis: ?AIG may get up to $30 billion more in federal bailout? LINK

The New York Times Editorial: ?Stress-Testing the Banks? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Kathleen Lucadamo: “Stimulus critics stage ‘tea party'” LINK

2009: SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON:

The Washington Times? Nicolas Kralev: ?Hamas presence threatens U.S. aid? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Charles Levinson: ?Clinton Vows ‘New Path’ in Mideast As She Arrives With Seasoned Team? LINK

Bloomberg?s Viola Gienger and Daniel Williams: ?Clinton Wields $900 Million Pledge to Aid Gaza, Bolster Abbas? LINK

The New York Times? Mark Landler: ?Clinton Heads to Israel and West Bank Bearing Cash and Caution? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Richard Sisk: “Hillary on the road again” LINK

2009: CONGRESS:

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos: “Cantor Rejects Rush Limbaugh Rhetoric” LINK

The Hill’s Molly K. Hooper: “House GOP Still Divided Over Earmark Report” LINK

The Los Angeles Times? James Oliphant: ?Jim Bunning: Republican senator, Republican irritant? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Douglas Belkin: ?Race to Fill Emanuel’s Seat Is a Free-for-All? LINK

USA Today?s John Fritze: ?PACs spent record $416M on federal election? LINK

USA Today?s Matt Kelley: ?Stimulus has funds for GAO to beef up staff? LINK

2009: HHS NOMINEE SEBELIUS:

The Hill’s Reid Wilson: “Sebelius To Face Questions Over Abortion” LINK

The Washington Posts’ Michael A. Fletcher: “Sebelius’s Political Skills, Experience Win Plaudits” LINK

The New York Times? Kevin Sack: ?For Obama Pick, 2nd Chance for Progress on Health? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Laura Meckler: ?Health-Care Effort Ascends Agenda? LINK

2009: DEMOCRATS/GOP:

Newsweek Magazine?s Mollie Reilly: ?Among the Young Conservatives? LINK

The Washington Times? Sean Lengell: ?Emanuel: GOP relies on Limbaugh? LINK

The Washington Times? Donna Brazile: “Hear SOS, despite Jindal? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Michael McAuliff: “Republicans undercut by series of blunders” LINK

2009: MIDDLE EAST:

Time Magazine?s Tony Karon: ?The Pentagon’s Message on Iran: Don’t Panic? LINK

Politico’s Jen Dimascio: “Gates And Mullen Disagree On Iran” LINK

The Washington Posts’ Glenn Kessler: “U.S. Talks Tough on Gaza Aid” LINK

The Los Angeles Times Julian E. Barnes: ?Iran has enough nuclear material for a bomb, Mullen says? LINK

2009: DICK CHENEY:

The New York Daily News’ Michael Saul: “Dick Cheney invite to American Museum of Fly fishing sparks anger” LINK

The Note’s Must-Reads for Monday, February 16, 2009

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: PETER MARTINEZ, LAURA GREENE, CARRIE HALPERIN, KRISTEN RED-HORSE, JAYCE HENDERSON, STEPHANIE WASH and JUSTIN GRANT

2009: BOOKMARKS:

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2009: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND HIS ADMINISTRATION:

The Associated Press’ Steven R. Hurst: “Obama to Appoint Panel for Auto Recovery” LINK

ABC News’ Tahman Bradley: “McCain: “Obama’s ‘New Politics’ Off to a Bad Start”” LINK

The Associated Press’ David Espo: “Obama to Sign Stimulus Bill Tuesday” LINK

The Associated Press’ Ken Thomas and Tom Krisher: “Obama to Appoint Panel for Auto Recovery” LINK

USA Today’s Mimi Hall: “Obama’s next task: Tackling housing woes” LINK

The Associated Press: “E-book captures kids’ hopes for Obama” LINK

The New York Times’ Bill Vlasic: “To Fix Detroit, Obama Is Said to Drop Plan for Car Czar” LINK

The New York Times’ Peter Baker: “Obama Confronts a Choice on Copters” LINK

The New York Times’ Helene Cooper: “This President’s Escape Is Sweet Home Chicago” LINK

The Washington Post’s Michael D. Shear and Paul Kane” LINK

The Washington Post’s Michael D. Shear: “Obama Aides Cite Bipartisan Success” LINK

The Washington Post’s Ceci Connolly: “HHS Vacancy Stalls Health Agenda, Advocates Say” LINK

The Washington Times? Sean Lengell: ?Obama to ease curbs on CEO pay? LINK

Newsweek Magazine?s Andrew Romano: ?Our Model Marriage? LINK

Newsweek Magazine?s Jonathan Alter: ?Poof Goes the Purple Dream? LINK

The Boston Globe?s Farah Stockman: ?Speedy recovery is called unlikely? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Peter Wallsten: ?Liberals not pleased with go-slow approach by Obama? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Christi Parsons: ?Obama vows to turn next to housing crisis? LINK

Politico’s Michael Calderone: “Axelrod Punts On Fairness Doctrine” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Deborah Solomon: ?Obama Will Not Name ‘Car Czar’ to Oversee Detroit? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s John D. McKinnon: ?Axelrod: Obama Has ‘Solid’ Housing Plan? LINK

Bloomberg?s John Hughes: ?Obama Opts Against ?Car Czar?; Geithner, Summers to Head Team? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Mike Lupica: “Naysayers in media and partisans in both parties are undermining Obama” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Dave Goldiner: “Obama scores on court say hoopsters” LINK

2009: SENATOR BURRIS:

The Associated Press’ Rupa Shenoy: “Illinois GOP Leader Calls on Sen. Burris to Resign” LINK

The Washington Times? Sean Lengell: ?Burris denies lying to impeachment panel? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Rick Pearson and Janet Hook: ?Burris defends contacts with Blagojevich? LINK

Politico’s Manu Raju: “‘I Was Answering Other Questions'” LINK

Politico’s Glenn Thrush: “Burris: Blago Asked For $10k” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Douglas Belkin and David Kesmodel: ?Burris Defends Himself Amid Calls for His Resignation? LINK

2009: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS:

The Los Angeles Times? James Oliphant and Janet Hook: ?Economic stimulus money will reach nearly all? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Janet Hook: ?Stimulus struggle hints at a party showdown? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Mark Silva: ?Obama calls stimulus ?a major milestone?? LINK

Politico’s Glenn Thrush: “The 7 Stimulus Lessons For The Dems” LINK

Politico’s Amie Parnes: “Schumer: Inaction ‘risks a depression” LINK

2009: FINANCIAL STABILITY PLAN/TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY GEITHNER:

ABC News’ John Hendren: “Nationalization: Is It the Only Answer to Save Banks?” LINK

Bloomberg?s Simon Kennedy and Rebecca Christie: ?Geithner Pressed by G-7 to Move Fast on Bank Bailout? LINK

2009: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND HIS INAUGURATION:

Buy the ABC News DVD: “A Moment in History – The Inauguration of Barack Obama” LINK

2009: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA:

The Associated Press’ Darlene Superville: “Michelle Obama getting to know D.C.” LINK

2009: ECONOMY/JOB LOSS/AUTO INDUSTRY/BAILOUT:

ABC News’ Mike Von Fremd and Nicole Young: “Stimulating Phoenix: City Looks for Bailout” LINK

The New York Times’ Monica Davey: “States and Cities in Scramble for Stimulus Cash” LINK

The Washington Post’s Michael Fletcher: “For Social Programs, Long-Awaited Boost” LINK

The Hill’s Mike Soraghan: “Once Radical, Nationalization Attracts GOP Support” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Thomas DeFrank: “Take over banks? Idea has currency” LINK

2009: CONGRESS:

The New York Times’ Monica Davey: “Burris Defends His Evolving Description of Talks” LINK

The Washington Post’s Manuel Roig-Franzia and Paul Kane: “Two Moderate GOP Senators Give Big Voice to Little Maine” LINK

The Washington Post’s Amy Gardner: “Democrats’ Slim Victories In Va. Build GOP’s Hopes” LINK

2009: SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON:

ABC News Radar: “Clinton Tough on North Korea on First Trip Abroad” LINK

The Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler: “Clinton Criticizes Bush on N. Korea” LINK

The Washington Times? Nicolas Kralev: ?Clinton discounts North Korea uranium threat? LINK

Time Magazine?s Massimo Calabresi: ?Will Beijing Respond to Clinton’s Wish List?? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Paul Richter and Peter Spiegel: ?Clinton aims to make her mark in China? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Jay Solomon: ?In Asia, Clinton to Seek Alliance on Financial Crisis? LINK

Bloomberg?s Indira A.R. Lakshmanan: ?Clinton Says Asia Trip to Focus on Global Economy, North Korea? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Richard Sisk: “Clinton not acting like she’s lost clout in Obama administration” LINK

2009: DEMOCRATS/REPUBLICANS:

Bloomberg?s James Rowley: ?Democrats May Be Headed to Showdown with Obama over Bush Probes? LINK

2009: OTHER MUST-READS:

The Associated Press’ Tomoko A. Hosaka: “Japan Economy Shrinks at Fastest Rate in 35 Years” LINK

The Washington Post’s Walter Pincus: “From New DNI, Moderate View on North Korea and Warning about Iran’s Role in Afghanistan” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Stu Woo: ?California Lawmakers Fail to Pass Budget? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Thomas DeFrank: “Obama aide: It’s Dick who’s soft in the head” LINK

2009: ABC NEWS VIDEOS:

“Stimulus Debate: Is Bipartisanship Dead?” LINK

“Sen. Graham: We’re ‘Screwed'” LINK

“Green Room: Sam Strangelove” LINK

The Note’s Must-Reads for Monday, February 2, 2009

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, CARRIE HALPERIN, KRISTEN RED-HORSE, STEPHANIE WASH, JUSTIN GRANT and LAURA GREENE

BOOKMARKS:

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The Political Radar: LINK

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ABC News Mobile: LINK

ABC News on your iPhone/iPod Touch: LINK

2009: ECONOMY/JOB LOSS/AUTO INDUSTRY:

ABC News’ Lisa Stark and Kate Barrett: “Before You Buy: How to Size Up Used Cars” LINK

ABC News’ Laura Coverson: “Going Green to Make Green” LINK

ABC News’ Ron Scherer: “Laid Off From a Business? Start Your Own” LINK

The Associated Press’ Stephen Wright: “Most Asian Markets Fall on Bleak Earnings” LINK

USA Today’s Marilyn Elias: “As economic fears rise, families on verge of unraveling” LINK

USA Today’s John Waggoner: “Rich retrench as recession ravages their assets” LINK

USA Today’s Marisol Bello: “U.S. libraries on borrowed time?” LINK

ABC News’ Stacy Teicher Khadaroo: “Colleges Feeling Squeeze as Endowment Funds Lose Money” LINK

The Washington Post’s Annie Gowen: “Business Brisk at Area Libraries” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Stephanie Simon: ?More States Considering Tax Breaks to Woo Jobs? LINK

Bloomberg?s Katie Hoffmann: ?Level 3 Borrowing Costs Weigh on Balance Sheet in Credit Freeze? LINK

The New York Times? Jason Deparle: ?Welfare Aid Not Growing as Economy Drops Off? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Michael R. Crittenden: ?Treasury, Countering Critics, Bolsters Staffing for Work on TARP? LINK

Bloomberg?s John Hughes: ?GM May Face a $7 Billion Tax Bill Unless Congress Intervenes? LINK

Bloomberg?s Jeff Green and Alan Ohnsman: ?Ford?s Worst Year May Signal Industry Need for More U.S. Aid? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Lisa Girion: ?Biggest January ever for Hollywood? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? David Lazarus: ??Buy American? provision in stimulus bill makes no economic sense? LINK

The New York Daily News’ Mike Lupica: “Super Bowl XLIII is no quick fix for the economy” LINK

The New York Times’ Jason Deparle: “Welfare aid not growing as economy drops off”>LINK

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The New York Times’ Jack Healy: “Stock Markets post their worst January ever” LINK

2009: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA:

ABC News’ Jake Tapper: “President Obama Sits for Pre-Game Interview” LINK

The Chicago Tribune’s Greg Miller: “Obama lets CIA keep controversial renditions tool” LINK

The Politico’s Carol E. Lee: “Obama Dishes On Life In W.H.” LINK

The Politico’s Ariel Alexovich: “WH Releases Super Bowl Guest List” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Jonathan Weisman and Melanie Trottman: ?Daschle Faces Questions on Trips? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Siobhan Gorman and Jonathan Weisman: ?GOP Senator Is Top Pick for Commerce? LINK

Bloomberg?s Julianna Goldman: ?Gregg at Commerce Would Give Obama Republican Ally on Economy? LINK

The New York Times? David D. Kirkpatrick: ?In Daschle?s Tax Woes, a Peek into Washington? LINK

Newsweek Magazine?s John Barry and Evan Thomas: ?Obama?s Vietnam? LINK

The Washington Times? Christina Bellantoni: ?Obama’s new rules have loopholes? LINK

Newsweek Magazine?s Dan Ephron: ?We?re Not in Kansas? LINK

Time Magazine?s Nancy Gibbs: ?Obama’s First Test: Stimulus Today, Change Tomorrow? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Robin Abcarian: ?Hi, I?m Jill. Jill Biden. But please, call me Dr. Biden? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Noam N. Levey: ?Tom Daschle to face close scrutiny? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Janet Hook: ?Economic stimulus provisions reach far and wide? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Christi Parsons: ?Republican Judd Gregg said to be Commerce front-runner? LINK

The Los Angeles Times? Doyle McManus: ?New president, new battlefield? LINK

The New York Times’ Neil A. Lewis: “Justice Dept. under Obama is preparing for doctrinal shift in policies of Bush years” LINK

The New York Daily News? James Gordon Meek: “President Obama to GOP: Need help to spend $819 billion”>LINK

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The New York Daily News? James Gordon Meek: “First daughters adjusting just fine” LINK

The New York Daily News’ Phillip Molnar: “President Obama really pushes buttons” LINK

2009: PRESIDENT OBAMA AND THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS:

The Associated Press’ Douglass K. Daniel: “GOP Leaders Doubt Stimulus Bill Will Pass Senate” LINK

USA Today’s Mimi Hall: “Cities, towns ready to vie for stimulus funds” LINK

The Hill’s Bob Cusack and Molly K. Hooper: “Some In GOP Hint They Will Back Final Stimulus Measure” LINK

The Hill’s Jared Allen: “Senators Predict Stimulus Bill Will Change” LINK

The Politico’s Amie Parnes & Ted Johnson: “What Hollywood Wants From Obama” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Greg Hitt and Brody Mullins: ?Stimulus Package Set to Grow in Senate? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Jonathan Weisman: ?Summers Carves Out a Powerful Role? LINK

Bloomberg?s Alison Vekshin and Rebecca Christie: ?Obama Will Require Banks to Expand Lending as Condition for Aid? LINK

The New York Times? Vikas Bajaj and Stephen Labaton: ?Risks Are Vast in Revaluation of Assets? LINK

The New York Times? Sheryl Gay Stolberg: ?Obama Predicts Support From G.O.P. for Stimulus Proposal? LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Siobhan Gorman: ?Republicans Criticize Stimulus Bill? LINK

Newsweek Magazine?s Jonathan Alter: ?The Stimulus That Didn?t Stir? LINK

The Washington Times? Donald Lambro: ?GOP criticism of stimulus intensifies? LINK

The Washington Times? Editorial Staff: ?The stimulus bill that isn’t? LINK

The Washington Times? John J. Castellani : ?Recommendations for the next stimulus? LINK

2009: SENATOR ROLAND BURRIS:

The Chicago Tribune’s Jill Zuckman: “Sen. Roland Burris navigates the workings and halls of Congress” LINK

2009: SENATE:

The Politico’s Jonathan Martin: “Newman may be Gregg successor” LINK

The Washington Post’s Lori Montgomery: “Democrats Set High Goal Of Sweeping Fiscal Reform” LINK

The Wall Street Journal?s Jenny Strasburg: ?Legislators Seek Hedge-Fund Disclosure? LINK

2009: CHIEF OF STAFF RAHM EMANUEL:

The Chicago Sun-Times’ Abdon M. Pallasch: “Rahm looms over candidates’ debate” LINK

2009: DEMOCRATS/REPUBLICANS:

USA Today’s Jill Lawrence: “New GOP chair comes out swinging” LINK

2009: MIDEAST CONFLICT:

ABC News’ Nick Schifrin: “Pakistan to Prosecute Mumbai Suspects” LINK

The Washington Post’s Griff Witte: “Israel’s Key Election Issue: Did War End Too Soon?” LINK

The Washington Post’s Ernesto Londoño: “In Iraq’s North, Vote Tallies To Define Loyalties, Disputes?” LINK

The New York Times? Isabel Kershner: ?New Attacks From Gaza and Israel Test Truce? LINK

2009: IRAQ:

USA Today’s Aamer Madhani: “Turnout 51% for Iraqi provincial elections” LINK

USA Today’s Matt Kelley: “Watchdog critiques wartime spending” LINK

2009: FORMER SENATE MAJORITY LEADER TOM DASCHLE:

USA Today’s Fredreka Schouten: “Daschle seeks to explain $128K tax error” LINK

The Washington Times? Sean Lengell: ?GOP senators scrutinize Daschle nomination? LINK

2009: ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT:

Bloomberg?s Oliver Staley: ?Obama?s Billions for Energy Fuel Stanford, MIT Research Dreams? LINK

2009: OTHER MUST-READS:

ABC News Essay by John G. Spangler, M.D.: “Chewing through a Smoking Habit” LINK

The Associated Press’ Barry Wilner: “Steelers Rally to Beat Cardinals 27-23” LINK

The Associated Press’ Paul Newberry: “Phelps Acknowledges Photo Using Pot Pipe” LINK

Bloomberg?s Larry Siddons: ?Phelps Apologizes after Being Photographed with Marijuana Pipe? LINK

The Associated Press: “Texas prisoners riot for second time in 2 months” LINK

2009: ABC NEWS VIDEOS:

“The Bottom Line on the Stimulus Package” LINK

“Economic Stimulus Reaches the Senate” LINK

“Jake Tapper on the Casual White House” LINK

“Roundtable: Obama’s Vietnam?” LINK

“RNC Turns to Steele for Change” LINK

“Redefining the GOP” LINK

“Land With No Bailout” LINK

“Obama Shows Off ‘Terrible Towel'” LINK

“Dancing Creates Jobs?” LINK