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October 8, 2009

Gay Rights Lawyer Selected for an Ambassadorship

President Obama has named a noted gay activist to be his ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, marking only the second time that an openly gay person has been selected for a top foreign posting.

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 2:07 PM ET | Comments (4)

Courting Allies: Who's Got Game?

President Obama has invited four Cabinet secretaries and a slew of members of Congress to come over to shoot some hoops on the White House basketball court Thursday evening.

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 1:58 PM ET | Comments (2)

CBO Score Gives Reform a Boost

By Ben Pershing Wednesday brought a reminder that wonks bearing calculators can be hugely important...

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 8:28 AM ET | Comments (8)

 

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