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07/01/2009

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Statement from the President on Senator-Elect Al Franken

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In a 5-0 decision, the Minnesota State Supreme Court today declared Al Franken the winner of the state’s Senate race. Shortly thereafter, Franken’s opponent Norm Coleman officially conceded.
In an official statement, President Obama congratulated Franken, saying:
"I look forward to working with Senator-Elect Franken to build a new foundation for growth and prosperity [...]

Open Thread

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"The first step we’re taking sets new efficiency standards on fluorescent and incandescent lighting. Now I know light bulbs may not seem sexy, but this simple action holds enormous promise because 7 percent of all the energy consumed in America is used to light our homes and our businesses. Between 2012 and 2042, these [...]

06/30/2009

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Baghdad celebrates as Iraqis take over cities

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BAGHDAD — Iraqi forces assumed formal control of Baghdad and other cities Tuesday after American troops handed over security in urban areas in a defining step toward ending the U.S. combat role in the country.
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More guardsmen to be sought for border duty

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is developing plans to seek up to 1,500 National Guard volunteers to step up the military’s counter-drug efforts along the Mexican border, senior administration officials said Monday.
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Only 15 more Senate votes needed for cap and trade

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Darren Samuelsohn reports cap and trade backers are 15 Senate votes short of the 60 needed for passage.
According to Samuelsohn’s article, the Senate count stands at 45 yes or probably yes, 32 no, and 23 fence sitters:
To start, there are 45 senators in the “yes” or “probably yes” camp, including Majority Leader Harry Reid [...]

Improving Energy Efficiency

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Amidst the tremedous progress being made in Congress on legislation to create a clean energy economy, today the President led by example and did his part here in the Executive [...]

Good!

From RedState.com
Marathon Pundit went to a Cap and Trade inspired tea party at Mark Kirk’s office. The email about this is timely as we’re having heated discussion among the contributors right now regarding Kirk.
All things being equal, I’m happy to support Kirk for Senate because I think he can win statewide and is at [...]

Streaming and Interactive at 5:00: Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle

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At 5:00 today watch, discuss, and engage with Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the Office of Health Reform, through our Facebook live-stream chat application, or alternatively watch and drop us your comments here at WhiteHouse.gov/live/discuss.  [UPDATE: This event has now concluded.]
 
We’re two days away from President Obama’s National Discussion on [...]