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11:15 AM ET, June 17, 2013

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CNN:
CNN Poll: Obama approval falls amid controversies  —  Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama's approval rating dropped eight percentage points over the past month, to 45%, the president's lowest rating in more than a year and a half, according to a new national poll.
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Meghashyam Mali / The Hill:
DNI denies NSA analysts can tap calls without a warrant
Discussion: americanthinker.com and Politico
David M. Drucker / Washington Examiner:
John Boehner won't back immigration bill without majority GOP support  —  House Speaker John Boehner is not going to bring a comprehensive immigration-reform plan to the floor if a majority of Republicans don't support it, sources familiar with his plans said.
Discussion: Politico and National Review
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Fred J. Eckert / Politico:
House approach on Benghazi: Crazy — or plain stupid?
Jeffrey Goldberg / Bloomberg:
Republicans Get Their Chance to Reset Ties With Hispanics
Discussion: Politico, Washington Post and The Hill
Guardian:
Revealed: how UK spied on its G20 allies at London summits  —  Exclusive: phones were monitored and fake internet cafes set up to gather information from allies in London in 2009  —  Foreign politicians and officials who took part in two G20 summit meetings in London in 2009 …
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Chicago Tribune:
Bloody weekend violence leaves 7 dead, 46 shot  —  Chicago Tribune reporter Peter Nickeas recaps the night's events, including more than two dozen people killed or injured in shooting incidents.  —  As she headed out the door Sunday morning, Adrianne Wilberton put on a brave face.
Thomas Erdbrink / New York Times:
From Inner Circle of Iran, a Pragmatic Victor  —  TEHRAN — As Iranians responded to the victory of the cleric Hassan Rowhani in the country's presidential race over the weekend by erupting into street parties not seen in many years, it almost seemed as if some sort of reformist revolution could be under way.
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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
U.S. Seems Eager for Nuclear Talks With Iran's New Leader
Erik Wasson / The Hill:
Graham predicts ‘breakthrough’ passage of immigration bill with over ‘70 votes’  —  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday predicted overwhelming congressional passage of an immigration reform bill.  —  “I think we are going to have a political breakthrough, that Congress is going to pass immigration reform …
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Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Lindsey Graham Warns GOP: 'It Doesn't Matter Who We Run In 2016′ If Immigration Reform Fails
Tania Branigan / Guardian:
Edward Snowden ‘not a Chinese spy’ - Beijing  —  Remarks follow accusation from Dick Cheney that whistleblower was a ‘traitor’ who may have had connection with China  —  China's foreign ministry has dismissed speculation that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden might have spied for Beijing as “completely groundless”.
Jade Walker / The Huffington Post:
Marissa Powell, Miss Utah USA, Fumbles Pageant Question On Income Inequality (VIDEO)  —  You're dressed to the nines.  You're vying to become an icon of beauty and poise.  The cameras are rolling and millions of people are waiting to hear your answer to this question about income inequality:
Ryan Lizza / New Yorker:
GETTING TO MAYBE … - ARCHIVE - PHOTO BOOTH - DAILY SHOUTS - PAGE-TURNER - DAILY COMMENT - AMY DAVIDSON - JOHN CASSIDY - BOROWITZ - AUDIO
Discussion: Yahoo! News and Politico
Mike Allen / Politico:
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY — RYAN LIZZA: McCain chafes at Rubio — SCHUMER: Immigration needs 70 votes in Senate to give momentum for House — EMMETT BELIVEAU named director of White House Military Office  —  BULLETIN - Jennifer Epstein: “White House chief of staff Denis McDonough told Bob Schieffer …
Margery A. Beck / Associated Press:
Christian College Expels Woman for Lesbian Relationship, Charges Tuition  —  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Danielle Powell was going through a hard time in the spring of 2011, just months away from graduating from a conservative Christian college in Nebraska.  She had fallen in love with another woman …
Discussion: ThinkProgress
Fox News:
IRS supervisor in DC scrutinized Tea Party groups' cases  —  WASHINGTON - A Washington-based IRS supervisor acknowledged she was personally involved in reviewing Tea Party applications for tax-exempt status as far back as 2010, Fox News confirms — a detail that further challenges …
Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Fight the Future  —  Last week the International Monetary Fund, whose normal role is that of stern disciplinarian to spendthrift governments, gave the United States some unusual advice.  “Lighten up,” urged the fund.  “Enjoy life!  Seize the day!”  —  O.K., fund officials didn't use quite those words …
Mike Dennison / Missoulian:
Some say Schweitzer already planning U.S. Senate run  —  HELENA - Former Gov. Brian Schweitzer is laying the groundwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Max Baucus in Montana, and looks very much like a candidate, sources have told the Missoulian State Bureau.
Roll Call:
Texas Members May Face Remap Redux  —  When the Supreme Court takes on a key part of a voting rights law later this month, Texas Democrats will be watching more closely than anyone on Capitol Hill.  —  The high court's ruling could affect whether, and how, the congressional boundaries in the state will be revised — yet again.
Discussion: First Read
Jason Miks / Global Public Square:
‘Everybody benefits from girls being educated’  —  “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” Sundays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET on CNN  —  Fareed speaks with Egyptian-born columnist Mona Eltahawy about the situation in Turkey and her role in the upcoming documentary ‘Girl Rising,’ which is premiering this Sunday on CNN at 9 p.m. ET.
Discussion: Weasel Zippers
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Joel B. Pollak / BREITBART.COM:
CNN CITES SUBWAY CENSOR ELTAHAWY AS AUTHORITY ON FREEDOM
Discussion: Ed Driscoll and Atlas Shrugs
 
 
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Katie Glueck / Politico:
Miss USA Erin Brady talks SCOTUS ruling to take crown
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Justin Sink / The Hill:
Pro-Obama advocacy group launches first ad touting healthcare law
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Beth Reinhard / NationalJournal.com:
Is Scott Walker the GOP's Sleeper Presidential Candidate?
Rick Klein / ABCNEWS:
Massachusetts Senate Race: National Stakes, Worries for Both Sides
Discussion: The Daily Caller and ABCNEWS
Eliana Johnson / National Review:
The IRS vs. Pro-Israel Groups
Discussion: Power Line
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Justin Sink / The Hill:
Who is he? Obama keeps allies, enemies guessing in second term
Discussion: Moe Lane and Jammie Wearing Fools
Aaron Tinney / The Sun:
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Discussion: Business Insider, Gawker and BBC
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George Steer / Financial Times:
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Foo Yun Chee / Reuters:
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James Hunt / The Block:
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