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5:25 PM ET, April 26, 2009

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Keith Bradsher / New York Times:
As Nations Try to Contain Flu, N.Y. Cases Are Confirmed  —  American health officials announced Sunday they had confirmed 20 cases of swine flu across the United States, and they said the number of infections was likely to grow as investigators fan out to track down the path of the outbreak.
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Mike Allen / The Politico:
Administration declares flu ‘emergency’  —  In an unusual Sunday briefing at the White House, administration officials said a “public health emergency” is being declared in the United States in order to mobilize maximum resources to combat fears of a global swine flu pandemic.
Discussion: The Swamp and PoliGazette
David Brown / Washington Post:
U.S. Slow to Learn of Mexico Flu  —  Canadian Officials Knew of Rare Strain Before Americans Did  —  U.S. public health officials did not know about a growing outbreak of swine flu in Mexico until nearly a week after that country started invoking protective measures, and didn't learn …
Tom Philpott / Grist:
Swine-flu outbreak linked to Smithfield Foods  — TWITTER - NEWSVINE - GOOGLE BOOKMARKS - STUMBLEUPON  —  The outbreak of a new flu strain—a nasty mash-up of swine, avian, and human viruses—has infected 1000 people in Mexico and the U.S., killing 68.
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés / The Moderate Voice:
Swine Flu: U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency
Thomas H. Maugh II / Los Angeles Times:
11 more suspected swine flu cases in U.S.
Discussion: Townhall.com
Jim Tankersley / The Swamp:   WH: Don't panic on swine flu
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Brian Montopoli / CBS News:
McCain: Don't Investigate Torture Memos  —  Arizona Sen. John McCain suggested today that the push to investigate and possibly prosecute Bush administration officials who crafted the legal basis for the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques,” such as waterboarding, may have grown from a desire to “settle old political scores.”
Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blog:
Nadler on torture investigations: 'There can't be a compromise'  —  One of the leading voices in Congress for investigating former Bush Administration officials said the impeachment of Judge Jay Bybee wouldn't quiet the calls for prosecution.  —  John Podesta's letter to John Conyers today calling …
Discussion: Raw Story
Kevin Duchschere / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Minnesota Poll: Most want Coleman to call it quits  —  The Republican should end his recount fight, most say, and fatigue over the six-month ordeal is clear.  —  Nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans surveyed think Norm Coleman should concede the U.S. Senate race to Al Franken …
Discussion: The Huffington Post
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Joe Bodell / MN Progressive Project:   ABM Poll: Voters want Coleman to concede, Pawlenty to sign certificate
Washington Post:
Obama Off to Solid Start, Poll Finds  —  But Release of Memos on Detainee Interrogations Reveals Deep Partisan Split  —  Barack Obama's performance in the first 100 days of his presidency draws strong public approval in a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, but there is decidedly less support …
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Maia Szalavitz / Time:
Drugs in Portugal: Did Decriminalization Work?  —  Pop quiz: Which European country has the most liberal drug laws?  (Hint: It's not the Netherlands.)  —  Although its capital is notorious among stoners and college kids for marijuana haze-filled “coffee shops,” Holland has never actually legalized cannabis …
Discussion: Salon and The Impolitic
ABCNEWS:
‘This Week’ Transcript: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad  —  Exclusive Interview Between ABC's George Stephanopoulos and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad  —  STEPHANOPOULOS: During the last administration, no other world leader next to you was as critical of the American administration as Mr. Chavez.
Little Green Footballs:
Spencer Changes Story, But Still Defends Pro Koln - Update: Pro Koln Organizers Say Spencer and Geller Confirmed in Writing  —  Robert Spencer says he won't attend the Pro Koln conference of Eurofascists, after waffling on it and smearing me for days with insults and ad hominem attacks.
 
 
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