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1:55 PM ET, January 6, 2015

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Scott Wong / The Hill:
WHIP LIST: Boehner opposition grows  —  A small but growing number of Republicans say they will vote Tuesday to deny John Boehner a third term as Speaker of the House.  —  But ousting a sitting Speaker is a difficult feat, and a group of a dozen defectors failed two years ago to depose Boehner, the powerful Ohio Republican.
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Justin Amash / Facebook:
Republicans have a historic opportunity in this Congress.  We can pass significant legislation and push President Obama to the bargaining table for the first time in his presidency.  We can uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law.  We can expand liberty and economic freedom for all Americans.
Ashley Parker / New York Times:
Boehner Facing Dissent and Defections in Vote to Remain Speaker of House  —  WASHINGTON — Speaker John A. Boehner is all but assured of re-election to the top House leadership post when his colleagues vote on Tuesday, but the new term also could serve up the embarrassment of a potentially record number …
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Republicans take the reins  —  It's game time for Mitch McConnell and John Boehner.  —  For the first time since 2006, Congress is convening this week under full GOP control, with McConnell (Ky.) reaching the pinnacle of Senate majority leader and Boehner (Ohio) poised to win a third term as Speaker.
Politico:
Hours before vote, small GOP opposition to John Boehner grows  —  Fifteen House Republicans have now publicly proclaimed that they will try to strip John Boehner of a third term as speaker of the House.  —  That's well short of the number needed to push the public election into full chaos …
Peter Pomerantsev / Politico:
The Prisoner of Capitol Hill
Discussion: The Huffington Post
Scott Wong / The Hill:
Boehner ‘no’ votes pile up
Discussion: RedState
John Parkinson / ABC News:
Why John Boehner Will Win Reelection as House Speaker Today
Kerry Burke / NY Daily News:
Two NYPD officers shot while investigating suspected robbery in the Bronx — BREAKING  —  Both officers were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where they are expected to recover, after one was shot in the back and the other was shot in the arm about 10:30 p.m. Monday in Fordham Heights.
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Wall Street Journal:
Christie Faces Scrutiny Over Gifts From Cowboys Owner  —  Governor's Aides Said Gifts Acceptable Under State Policy  —  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie accepted a plane ride to Dallas and a seat at a Cowboys playoff football game in a luxury suite from team owner Jerry Jones …
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Charlie Cook / National Journal:
Will 2016 Bring a Generational Shift in U.S. Leadership?  —  Be prepared for a watershed period in American politics.  —  This year and next are likely to represent something of a watershed period in American politics.  —  First, we have a “double open” presidential contest, with no incumbent running in either party.
Discussion: BillMoyers.com
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Eugene Volokh / Washington Post:
This post shamelessly uses Frederick County (Md.) Council Member Kirby Delauter's name without authorization  —  Kirby Delauter, a Frederick County (Maryland) Council Member threatens a local journalist (Bethany Rodgers) for ... using his name without permission in a newspaper article.  No, really:
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Mr. Media Training:
ELECTED OFFICIAL: I'LL SUE YOU IF YOU PUBLISH MY NAME
Discussion: Political Wire
Washington Post:
Mystery surrounds 53 Cuban political prisoners supposed to be set free  —  An air of secrecy surrounds the fate of 53 political prisoners whom Cuba agreed to free in its historic deal with the United States last month, as Washington and Havana's refusal to publicly identify the dissidents is fueling suspicion over Cuba's intentions.
Discussion: RedState and Daily Signal
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Washington Free Beacon:
State Dept. Can't Explain Why Cuba Isn't Fulfilling Promises Made in Obama Deal
Discussion: Power Line, Hot Air and VodkaPundit
Jordan Cohen / The New York Times Company:
A Note From Dean: Charting the Future  —  A memo to the staff of The Times from Dean Baquet, the executive editor:  —  Dear Colleagues,  —  By any measure, 2014 was a dramatic year — a sudden leadership change ending with the departure of treasured colleagues.
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Margaret Sullivan / New York Times:
Dean Baquet's ‘Charting the Future’ Note to Times Staff
Des Moines Register:
Last Slide  —  Less than a year ago, Joni Ernst wasn't famous much beyond the Iowa town of Red Oak.  These days, she's making world news.  —  Yet Ernst, one of the most high-profile politicians to come out of Iowa, has kept a decidedly low profile in her transition from little-known state senator …
The Columbus Dispatch:
Justice Insider: Lego model of Downtown featured unfriendly gun-toting guest at the police station  —  REQUEST TO BUY THIS PHOTO  —  ' CLASS="> VIEW SLIDESHOW  —  REQUEST TO BUY THIS PHOTO
Discussion: Associated Press and Daily Mail
ABC News:
‘Mysterious Beasts’ Spotted by Arizona Highway Cameras  —  A suspicious pack of what appeared to be a group of large animals has sparked a viral debate about a possible sasquatch sighting in Arizona.  —  The Arizona Department of Transportation was behind the latest announcement …
Discussion: KFOR-TV
NY Daily News:
Rev. Al Sharpton's Viagra prescription found in Sandy Rubenstein's home during probe that cleared famed lawyer of rape accusation: police source  —  The 70-year-old lawyer was accused of preying on an unconscious 42-year-old woman, a top official in Al Sharpton's National Action Network, in his Upper East Side apartment in October.
Sarah Palin / Facebook:
House GOP,  —  As you compete to make it to the Capitol this morning through that DC snow, remember that competition is good in ALL things; it makes everyone work harder and produce better, and it keeps us fresh, active and on our toes!  It's time for new energy and positive progress in Congress.
 
 
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Paul Krugman / New York Times:
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BBC:
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Discussion: NPR and The Gateway Pundit
Danny Vinik / The New Republic:
Mitch McConnell Blames the Slow Recovery on Regulation Because He Doesn't Understand How the Economy Works
Discussion: Washington Post and The Hill
Shira T. Center / Roll Call:
Sources: Chris Gibson Will Announce Retirement
Discussion: OnPolitics, Hot Air and Politico
Nicholas St. Fleur / The Atlantic Online:
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Nia-Malika Henderson / Washington Post:
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David Rogers / Politico:
Obama's tricky fight with GOP chairs
Discussion: The Hill
Olivia Nuzzi / The Daily Beast:
Rand Paul's Passive-Aggressive Trolling Campaign
Rhea Suh / The Hill:
Keystone XL: Not in our national interest
Discussion: The Mahablog and Daily Kos
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Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Internal memo: Hearst Magazines president announces layoffs as part of a decision to “reallocate resources” to “continue our focus on digital innovation”

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she will leave the agency on January 20; she was the first woman to be confirmed to lead the agency

Lachlan Cartwright / The Ankler:
Sources: MSNBC renewed Rachel Maddow's contract early this fall, but with a pay cut; MSNBC bosses' plan to shake up daytime and weekend programming

 
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