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Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Lindsey Graham To Place Hold On National Security Nominees Over Benghazi Attacks — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is threatening to place a hold on key administration national security nominations unless President Obama explains how the White House reacted to the Benghazi attacks and who …
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Associated Press:
Cheney blasts “second-rate” Obama nominees — Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Saturday night that President Barack Obama has jeopardized U.S. national security by nominating substandard candidates for key cabinet posts and by degrading the U.S. military.
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CNN:
Graham vows to block nominations unless White House more forthcoming — Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama's nominees for secretary of defense and CIA director could be held up by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham unless the White House provides more information about its response …
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Reid J. Epstein / Politico:
Lindsey Graham: ‘No confirmation without information’
Lindsey Graham: ‘No confirmation without information’
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Carlo Muñoz / The Hill:
Sens. Feinstein, Leahy push for court oversight of armed drone strikes
Sens. Feinstein, Leahy push for court oversight of armed drone strikes
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Byron York / Washington Examiner:
After ignoring unemployment, Obama seeks to convince Americans it's his top priority … White House spinners are working furiously in the final 72 hours before President Obama's State of the Union speech. Their job: convince the recession-scarred American public that economic recovery …
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Jake Tapper / CNN:
Medal of Honor recipient Romesha to be guest of first lady at State of the Union — (CNN) - Former Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in a White House ceremony Monday afternoon, will also be honored by the Obamas as a guest …
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Justin Sink / The Hill:
Obama to visit Asheville, Atlanta, and Chicago after State of the Union — Obama will hold stop in North Carolina on Wednesday, Georgia on Thursday, and his adopted hometown on Friday, the White House announced on Sunday. Administration officials did not provide details about the time and location …
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Kevin Liptak / CNN:
TRENDING: Tea party address won't divide Republicans, Rand Paul says
TRENDING: Tea party address won't divide Republicans, Rand Paul says
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Scott Wilson / Washington Post:
In State of the Union, Obama to return to jobs and the economy
In State of the Union, Obama to return to jobs and the economy
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Talking Points Memo:
Nicolle Wallace: GOP Needs Rubio Because ‘He Knows Who Tupac Is’ — Republican strategist Nicolle Wallace said Sunday that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is good for the Republican Party because, as one of many attributes, Rubio “knows who Tupac is.” — “He's everything we need and more,” …
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Justin Sink / The Hill:
GOP Rep. Cole: ‘Absolutely’ no new tax revenues in sequester replacement
GOP Rep. Cole: ‘Absolutely’ no new tax revenues in sequester replacement
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George Stephanopoulos / ABCNEWS:
Rep. Keith Ellison on GOP's Softer Rhetoric: ‘Lipstick on a Pig’
Rep. Keith Ellison on GOP's Softer Rhetoric: ‘Lipstick on a Pig’
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Cameron Joseph / The Hill:
Pelosi: ‘Almost a false argument’ to say US has spending problem — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that the looming sequestration is “a bad idea all around” and called for a balance of spending cuts and closing tax loopholes in order to avoid it.
Noah Rothman / Mediaite:
CNN Panel: Was Doctor's Conservative Speech In Front Of Obama ‘Offensive,’ ‘Inappropriate’? — Dr. Benjamin Carson, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, raised a number of political eyebrows in Washington this week when he took to a stage he shared with President Barack Obama …
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Nick Bilton / New York Times:
Bits Blog: Disruptions: Apple Is Said to Be Developing a Curved-Glass Smart Watch — Dick Tracy and James Bond had watches that served as computers. Tim Cook of Apple wears a Nike FuelBand, which tracks his physical activity. — Dick Tracy had one. As did Inspector Gadget and James Bond.
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Mike Parker / Daily Express:
Man hunt for ex-soldier who shot police chief's daughter and killed policeman — POLICE plan to use spy drones in the hunt for a Rambo-style ex-soldier and policeman who has murdered three people and vowed to kill again. — Christopher Dorner is thought to be hiding in California's snow-capped San Bernardino mountain
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Chris Wallace / Fox News:
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. John McCain on avoiding automatic spending cuts — Special Guests: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. John McCain — The following is a rush transcript of the February 10, 2013, edition of “Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace.” This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
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Christopher Dorner / TMZ.com:
CALL ME!!! — Charlie Sheen wants to do his part to bring ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner into custody safely ... so he's recorded a video plea asking the wanted man to call him to talk things out. — Dorner — who is accused of killing three people including a cop …
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