 Boston Globe | GOP Wary of Pitfalls in Obama's Health Care Summit ABC News AP Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy. ... On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map GOP health care script takes modest approach Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit |
 CBC.ca | Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate Washington Post AP HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of US troops there, is being remembered as an advocate ... Fierce Iraq war opponent Rep. John Murtha dies Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/09/2010 Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 |
 The Hindu | County, state crews, road patrols winding up for more winter weather Wooster Daily Record MILLERSBURG -- Law enforcement and county road crews are preparing to deal with hazardous road conditions with up to 8 inches of snow forecast for today and Wednesday. The National Weather Service, Cleveland, issued a winter storm warning ... Winter storm is headed our way Delaware Could Face Double-shot Of Snow SNOW ALERT: Winter Storm Warning Coming |
 New York Times (blog) | To Ace This Interview, Palin Keeps Notes Close New York Times Sarah Palin looked at the palm of her hand during the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday. By KATE ZERNIKE Ask conservatives why they love Sarah Palin so and they will often say it is because she is so âauthentic. ... Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil' Sarah Palin Rallies Tea Partiers Palin's Redding appearance draws small protest |
 KATU | US Unveils Plan to Keep Asian Carp Out of Great Lakes Wall Street Journal Federal officials Monday unveiled a multi-pronged attack to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes and prevent an invasion that could potentially devastate a $7 billion recreation fishing industry. Among the tactics in a $78.5 million ... Gov. Granholm calls Obama's Asian carp plan too weak Feds reveal carp plan Washington offers plan to control Asian carp |
 al.com (blog) | Sen. Shelby releases holds on nominees Washington Post Senators, usually from the minority party, often use the legislative tactic on one or a few presidential nominees, usually to protest parochial concerns. Shelby's maneuver, aimed at nearly all appointments awaiting confirmation on ... Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Says He's No Longer Blocking All Obama Nominees Senator Lifts Holds on Most Nominees Guest opinion: Broken senate |
 MiamiHerald.com | Gov. Paterson written off by experts, pols as he fends off rumors of sexual ... New York Daily News New York State First Lady Michelle Paterson attends the 2010 Grace in Winter Silver Ball at The Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel on Monday. CLICK TO ENLARGE: THEY WON'T SHED ANY TEARS IF GOV. PATERSON IS GONE Yes. ... Governor of New York faces an avalanche of woes Furious gov: i've been sexploited Paterson Aides Deny Reports He's About to Resign |
 Chicago Tribune | Democrats prepare to pick new lieutenant governor Chicago Tribune After scandal forces out Scott Lee Cohen, Democrats begin delicate dance to select new running mate for Gov. Pat Quinn By Rick Pearson and Ray Long, Tribune reporters Democratic Party leaders began the delicate dance of picking a new running mate for ... Illinois Democrats Look to Fill Sudden Ticket Gap Ill. Democrats relieved as Cohen bows out Quinn: Ill. lt. governor hopefuls should speak up |
 CBS News | A Federal Climate Service Is Created to Provide Data New York Times WASHINGTON â The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will create a new climate change office to gather and provide data to governments, industry and academia as part of a broad federal effort to prepare for long-term ... Locke calls for creation of a NOAA Climate Service US forming new climate change agency US to Create Climate-Change Office, Commerce's Locke Says |
Vote on NLRB Nominee First Test of GOP's New Power ABC News AP The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board. Senate Democrats need 60 votes, ... Brown's vote today could set DC tone NLRB nominee may be headed for Senate filibuster Snow day for the Senate |