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12:35 AM ET, May 18, 2007

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New York Times:
Deal Is Reached in Senate on Immigration  —  Senators from both parties announced an agreement this afternoon on immigration-reform legislation that would bring illegal immigrants and their families "out of the shadows and into the sunshine of American life," as Senator Edward M. Kennedy put it.
Julie Hirschfeld Davis / Associated Press:
Deal Struck on Immigration Bill  —  WASHINGTON (AP) - Key senators in both parties announced agreement with the White House Thursday on an immigration overhaul that would grant quick legal status to millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. and fortify the border.
Mitt Romney For President News:
Governor Mitt Romney On The Senate Immigration Agreement  —  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  —  Boston, MA - Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement on today's U.S. Senate agreement on immigration reform:  —  "I strongly oppose today's bill going through the Senate.  It is the wrong approach.
Coloradoan Online:
Musgrave gives tepid reception to immigration compromise
Discussion: JustOneMinute and TalkLeft
Michael Cutler / Counterterrorism Blog:
Immigration Bill: How Will We Prove the Identity of New "Legal" Aliens?
Discussion: The Belmont Club
Dafydd / Big Lizards:   Grand Outline of Provisions of "the Compromise"
Hindrocket / Power Line:
IMMIGRATION DEAL REACHED
Discussion: Associated Press and News Hounds
Think Progress:
Bush Dodges Comey's Accusations That He Personally Arranged Ashcroft Hospital Visit  —  During a press conference today, President Bush was confronted about recent accusations made by former Deputy Attorney General James Comey regarding the White House's shocking efforts to seek legal sanction for its warrantless wiretapping program.
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Laurie Kellman / Associated Press:
Dems Seek No-Confidence Vote on Gonzales  —  WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Senate Democrats said Thursday they will seek a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales over accusations that he carried out President Bush's political agenda at the expense of the Justice Department's independence.
Massimo Calabresi / Time:
Was Gonzales' Emergency Visit Illegal?  —  When then-White House counsel Alberto Gonzales went to John Ashcroft's hospital room on the evening of March 10, 2004 to ask the ailing Attorney General to override Justice Department officials and reauthorize a secret domestic wiretapping program …
Discussion: MaxSpeak and Riehl World View
New York Times:
Senate Democrats Plan a Resolution on Gonzales
Discussion: TalkLeft
Real Cities:
Senate prepares for a no-confidence vote on Gonzales
Discussion: The BRAD BLOG
ABCNEWS:
World Bank Chief Paul Wolfowitz Resigns  —  Iraq War 'Architect' Leaves Bank Amid Controversy Over Girlfriend's Raise  —  World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz has resigned his post, effective June 30.  —  An internal panel tasked with investigating the lucrative pay and promotion package Wolfowitz arranged …
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Jeannine Aversa / Associated Press:
Bush expresses regret over Wolfowitz  —  WASHINGTON - President Bush on Thursday seemed resigned to the possibility that World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz could lose his job over conflict-of-interest charges involving his girlfriend.  —  "I regret that it has come to this," Bush said …
Discussion: CorrenteWire and Mercury Rising
Rick Maze / Army Times:
White House: 3.5 percent pay hike unnecessary  —  Troops don't need bigger pay raises, White House budget officials said Wednesday in a statement of administration policy laying out objections to the House version of the 2008 defense authorization bill.  —  The Bush administration had asked …
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Jon Soltz / The Huffington Post:   Bush Opposes More Money for Troops and Survivors - Explain That!
Nico / Think Progress:   Bush Threatens Veto Over Troop Pay Raise, Military Widow Benefits
Carol D. Leonnig / Washington Post:
Attorneys Seek Immunity for Cheney, Top Officials  —  Judge Urged to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Former Ambassador Wilson  —  Attorneys for Vice President Cheney and top White House officials told a federal judge today they cannot be held liable for anything they disclosed to reporters …
James C. Dobson, Ph.D. / WorldNetDaily:
Rudy's not the one  —  The jig is up.  Rudy Giuliani finally admitted in a speech at Houston Baptist University last week that he is an unapologetic supporter of abortion on demand.  That revelation came as no great shock to those of us in the pro-life movement.
Media Matters for America:
Broder falsely suggested that Clinton was given "free hand" trade authority that Bush wants Congress to renew  —  In his May 17 column titled "Can Democrats Take Yes for an Answer?"  The Washington Post's David Broder asked whether congressional Democrats will renew President Bush's trade promotion authority …
Governor Bill Richardson / Bill Richardson …:
Energy Speech to New America Foundation  —  Thank you, Ted, for that introduction.  I appreciate the opportunity to speak here today at the New America Foundation.  I appreciate your sensible policy influence in many areas.  —  Thanks to my friend Terry Tamminen, head chef in my friend Arnold Schwarzenegger's kitchen cabinet.
Brian Skoloff / Associated Press:
Hurricane chief: NOAA wasted millions  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The federal government is spending millions of dollars on a publicity campaign that could be used to plug budget shortfalls hurricane forecasters are struggling with, the National Hurricane Center's director said Thursday.
Rose Garden / White House:
President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with United Kingdom Prime Minister Blair  —  PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you.  I'm pleased to welcome Tony Blair back to the White House.  He is a good friend.  He has led the British people for a long time, since 1797.  (Laughter.)
 
 
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