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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.
CNN:
Graham vows to block nominations unless White House more forthcoming
Graham vows to block nominations unless White House more forthcoming
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The PJ Tatler, Politico and The Hill
Reid J. Epstein / Politico:
Graham: ‘No confirmation without information’
Graham: ‘No confirmation without information’
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Outside the Beltway, Prairie Weather and The Hill
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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Michael R. Blood / Associated Press:
Fugitive's rant puts focus on evolving LAPD legacy — Associated Press/Reed Saxon - FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 file photo, officers in a patrol car keep watch in front of the West Los Angeles police station as yellow tape prohibits the parking of cars ...more
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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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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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Balloon Juice, Weasel Zippers and The National Memo
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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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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Byron York / Washington Examiner:
After ignoring unemployment, Obama seeks to convince Americans it's his top priority
After ignoring unemployment, Obama seeks to convince Americans it's his top priority
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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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Bob Owens:
Dishonoring the Corps; Marines in inaugural parade had bolts removed from their rifles … David Codrea has revealed that President Obama has so little regard for the United States Marines risking their lives under his command life that they were forced to dismantle their already empty parade rifles for his second inauguration parade.
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David Codrea- / Examiner:
Disabled Marine rifles at inauguration signal shift in administration policy (Photos)
Disabled Marine rifles at inauguration signal shift in administration policy (Photos)
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The Gateway Pundit
Jerusalem Post:
Officials: Obama coming to Israel to prevent strike on Iran — The reason behind the urgency of the US president's trip to Israel in spring - a time flagged by Netanyahu as significant in the Iranian nuclear program - is to tell him to leave the matter to the US, officials tell Army Radio.
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Jeffrey Heller / Reuters:
Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Syria, Palestinians with Obama
Nick Bilton / NYT Bits:
Disruptions: Where Apple and Dick Tracy May Converge — 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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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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Ben Smith / BuzzFeed:
Obama Prepares To Screw His Base — Young people re-elected the president. Now they get to pay disproportionately for ObamaCare. — President Obama talks with college students while waiting for an order of fries at OMG Burgers in Coral Gables, Florida last September. — Image by C.W. Griffin/Miami Herald/MCT
New York Times:
Menendez Discouraged Giving Port Security Equipment to Dominicans — WASHINGTON — Senator Robert Menendez sought to discourage any plan by the United States government to donate port security equipment to the Dominican Republic, citing concern that the advanced screening gear might undermine efforts …
Chicago Tribune:
Obama coming to Chicago to ‘talk about the gun violence’ … President Barack Obama will visit Chicago this week, following his wife here as the city finds itself in the national spotlight after the slaying of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton. — The White House said the visit Friday …
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Politico and The Raw Story