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8:35 AM ET, July 12, 2010

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Abby Goodnough / New York Times:
Governors Voice Grave Concerns on Immigration  —  BOSTON — In a private meeting with White House officials this weekend, Democratic governors voiced deep anxiety about the Obama administration's suit against Arizona's new immigration law, worrying that it could cost a vulnerable Democratic Party in the fall elections.
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Jules Crittenden:
Boston Vs. Brewer
Stephanie Condon / CBS News:
Holder: Ariz. Law Inconsistent with Federal Law
Josh Kron / New York Times:
Bombers Kill More Than 60 in Attacks in Uganda Capital  —  KAMPALA, Uganda — At least 64 people were killed when bombs exploded Sunday in a synchronized attack on large gatherings of World Cup soccer fans watching the televised final on outdoor screens in this normally peaceful capital, police officials said on Monday.
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Andrew Cawthorne / Reuters:
Spain glory in win  —  JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Spain gloried on Monday in a first World Cup triumph that finally buried their decades-old tag of international underachievers while the dejected Netherlands came to terms with a third defeat in the final.  —  But the finale in Johannesburg …
Discussion: Firedoglake and THEROOT.COM
Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Obama's debt commission warns of fiscal ‘cancer’  —  BOSTON — The co-chairmen of President Obama's debt and deficit commission offered an ominous assessment of the nation's fiscal future here Sunday, calling current budgetary trends a cancer “that will destroy the country from within” unless checked by tough action in Washington.
Discussion: Instapundit
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Jonathan Martin / The Politico:
Democratic governors point finger at D.C.
Discussion: The Swamp, RedState and Cold Fury
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Dem governors blast Congress, administration for their woes
Discussion: Washington Post
Paul Krugman:
Lacking All Conviction  —  Atrios: … I have no idea what they're thinking.  It would be one thing if polls suggested a tolerable outcome in November, so that playing it safe could possibly make sense as a political strategy.  But that's not the way it is; and it's hard to see what possible motivation there is for pulling punches.
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Paul Krugman / New York Times:
The Feckless Fed  —  Back in 2002, a professor turned Federal Reserve official by the name of Ben Bernanke gave a widely quoted speech titled “Deflation: Making Sure ‘It’ Doesn't Happen Here.”  Like other economists, myself included, Mr. Bernanke was deeply disturbed by Japan's stubborn …
Kenneth P. Vogel / The Politico:
SarahPAC steps into the big leagues  —  A new financial report filed Sunday evening showed Sarah Palin's political action committee has taken its fundraising to a higher level - and suggests that she has begun building a more sophisticated political operation in place of a bare-bones organization …
Persian2English:
26 Year Old Woman Raped and Murdered by Basij Members for “Bad Hijab”  —  According to sources, this was the last picture Elnaz Babazadeh uploaded as her Facebook profile picture.  —  According to HRANA, Elnaz Babazadeh, a 26 year old woman was raped and murdered by Basij forces in the city of Tabriz (northwestern Iran) last week.
Discussion: Weasel Zippers and Atlas Shrugs
The Politico:
Doctors' lobby losing clout on Hill  —  Months after delivering its crucial endorsement of the health care overhaul, the American Medical Association has found itself with fewer friends on Capitol Hill and more critics questioning its lobbying savvy.  —  Its troubles couldn't come at a worse time …
Washington Post:
Historic oil spill fails to produce gains for U.S. environmentalists  —  For environmentalists, the BP oil spill may be disproving the maxim that great tragedies produce great change.  —  Traditionally, American environmentalism wins its biggest victories after some important piece …
Washington Post:
Karzai to push for removing up to 50 ex-Taliban officials from U.N. blacklist  —  UNITED NATIONS — Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to seek the removal of up to 50 former Taliban officials from a U.N. terrorism blacklist — more than a quarter of those on the list …
Discussion: SWJ Blog and The Page
NY Daily News:
Cleric Anwar al-Awlaki puts ‘Everybody Draw Mohammed’ cartoonist Molly Norris on execution hitlist  —  A charismatic terror leader linked to the botched Times Square car bomb has placed the Seattle cartoonist who launched “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” on an execution hitlist.
Lesley Wroughton / Reuters:
White House: Republicans could win control of House  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans could win control of the House of Representatives in elections in November, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs acknowledged on Sunday.  —  “There is no doubt there are enough seats at play …
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Josh Gerstein / The Politico:
Axelrod: no prez tougher on border than Obama
Directorblue / The Greenroom:
‘We Will Not Be Silenced’: Democrats Produce Documentary Alleging Rampant Vote Fraud by Obama Campaign vs. Hillary in 2008 Primaries  —  Referring to the controversial 2008 Democrat presidential primary, Carolyn Tackett asks, “Was Barack Obama selected rather than elected?.”
Discussion: Newsalert and Pajamas Media
Jared Allen / The Hill:
Dems plan attack over GOP meeting with business leaders  —  Congressional Democrats believe the House GOP plan to meet with business and trade lobbyists in the Capitol this week has provided them with yet another opening to attack Republicans for cozying up to big business.
Discussion: Gateway Pundit and The Politico
 
 
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Naomi Schaefer Riley / Wall Street Journal:
What They're Doing After Harvard
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Latme / Babylon & Beyond:
IRAN: Merchants continue to protest government's proposed tax hike
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Jesse Kornbluth / The Huffington Post:
‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ …
John / Power Line:
Pawlenty for President?  —  Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty …
Discussion: The Other McCain
Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
The un-routine sets apart Sotomayor's first term
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Joe Keohane / Boston Globe:
How facts backfire  —  Researchers discover a surprising threat to democracy: our brains
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Mr. Kenneth R. Feinberg / emergency.louisiana.gov:
DCFS Secretary Sends Letter to Federal Claims Administrator …
Discussion: Raw Story and Associated Press
Los Angeles Times:
Scientists expected Obama administration to be friendlier
Nicholas D. Kristof / New York Times:
Waiting for Gandhi  —  Despite being stoned and tear-gassed …
New York Times:
The Hard Work of Gun Control
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Bridget Johnson / The Hill:
Netanyahu: Obama ‘might have the only real effect on Iran’
Bridget Johnson / The Hill:
Axelrod: ‘Patchwork’ of state laws would ‘dillute’ federal border efforts