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5:45 AM ET, January 2, 2011

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Newsweek:
The Manchurian Candidate  —  When Barack Obama posted Jon Huntsman to Beijing, it looked like a crafty way to sideline a 2012 rival.  Don't bet on it.  —  The Huntsmans' new home in the posh D.C. neighborhood of Kalorama is the prototype of pricey Washington real estate: a tall, boxy structure defined by red brick and right angles.
Monica Davey / New York Times:
Ex-Senator Is Now the Only Major Black Hopeful in a Chicago Race  —  CHICAGO — Danny K. Davis, a longtime United States representative, has dropped out of the race to become Chicago's mayor, creating the situation that black leaders here had for months been clamoring for …
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Danny Davis drops out, endorses Carol Moseley Braun in mayor's race
Discussion: Advocate
Barak Ravid / Haaretz:
U.S. officials: Barak ‘deceived’ us about his role in peace process  —  Sources tell Haaretz that Clinton and Obama feel Defense Minister exaggerated about his ability to ‘nudge Netanyahu toward an agreement with the Palestinians’.  —  The U.S. administration is furious with Defense Minister Ehud Barak …
Discussion: Israel Matzav
BREITBART.COM:
Chavez, Clinton chat at Brazil inauguration  —  Despite a simmering diplomatic row, President Hugo Chavez and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were seen having a brief, friendly chat Saturday at the inauguration of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff.  —  “They talked and smiled, at least for five minutes.
Michael Powell / New York Times:
Public Workers Facing Outrage as Budget Crises Grow  —  FLEMINGTON, N.J. — Ever since Marie Corfield's confrontation with Gov. Chris Christie this fall over the state's education cuts became a YouTube classic, she has received a stream of vituperative e-mails and Facebook postings.
The White House:
Statement by the President on the terrorist attacks in Egypt and Nigeria  —  I strongly condemn the separate and outrageous terrorist bombing attacks in Egypt and Nigeria.  The attack on a church in Alexandria, Egypt caused 21 reported deaths and dozens of injured from both the Christian and Muslim communities.
Beth DeFalco / The Huffington Post:
Gov. Christie Defends ‘Disney World’ Trip During Blizzard  —  AP/The Huffington Post  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION? … FREEHOLD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was criticized for vacationing in Florida as a blizzard pummeled the East Coast, defended his trip and praised his state …
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Andrew Mills / Star-Ledger Videos:
NJ Gov. Chris Christie explains why he and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno were out of state during the blizzard  —  During a news conference in Monmouth County, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie explains why he and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno were both out of the state at the same time while NJ was rocked by a blizzard.
N. Gregory Mankiw / New York Times:
How to Break Bread With the Republicans  —  DEAR President Obama:  —  Sorry to bother you.  I know you are busy.  But I have the sense that you could use a few words of advice.  —  In a matter of days, Republicans will control the House of Representatives and have a larger voting bloc in the Senate.
Discussion: Greg Mankiw's Blog
The Politico:
Stray airliner prompts U.S. Capitol evacuation  —  A commercial airliner strayed into restricted airspace around the Capitol on Saturday, triggering an evacuation of the complex and the scrambling of fighter jets from Andrews Air Force Base.  —  The Piedmont Airlines DHC-8 Dash 8 turboprop …
Discussion: The Note and Gawker
Mike Lillis / The Hill:
California Republican touts legislation banning public pension bailouts  —  The country's public pension system is grossly underfunded and needs an overhaul, Rep. Devin Nunes said this week.  —  The California Republican is promoting legislation designed to gauge the extent of the problem …
Discussion: Doug Ross
Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Justice Roberts urges end to partisan fights blocking action on federal judges  —  There is an “urgent need” for Senate Democrats and Republicans to put aside their bickering and fill federal judicial vacancies, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote Friday in his annual State of the Judiciary report.
Discussion: Washington Monthly
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Dan Barry / New York Times:
Boomers Hit New Self-Absorption Milestone: Age 65  —  In keeping with a generation's fascination with itself, the time has come to note the passing of another milestone: On New Year's Day, the oldest members of the Baby Boom Generation will turn 65, the age once linked to retirement …
 
 
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Bob Herbert / New York Times:
For Two Sisters, the End of an Ordeal
Julia Preston / New York Times:
Political Battle on Illegal Immigration Shifts to States
CNN:
Egypt church blast draws condemnation
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Associated Press:
Miller ending legal battle, conceding Senate race
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C. J. Hughes / New York Times:
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Discussion: Althouse and Eschaton
Bob Cusack / The Hill:
‘A big f—  deal,’ ‘man up,’ tickles and more: The top 10 …
Discussion: Scared Monkeys
David A. Fahrenthold / Washington Post:
New health-care rules to take effect
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Devin Coldewey / TechCrunch:
As the NYT Tech Guild goes on strike, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas offers the AI company's services to the NYT to help ensure election coverage is available

Joshua Benton / Nieman Lab:
Around 75% of the largest US newspapers aren't endorsing anyone for president this year, as publishers try not to annoy any sliver of their remaining customers

Ellen Clegg / What Works:
After The Minnesota Star Tribune decided last summer not to endorse anyone for president, 15 former opinion staffers posted their own endorsement online

 
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