Reconciliation

Recap: Unearthing all of BP's mistakes won't end oil spills, Democrats are giving the NRA a sweetheart deal in campaign-finance reform, and I asked you what Obama should say tonight.

And here's what else:

1) "These liberated chestnut curls framed a handsome face made twice as radiant by the mysteries surely waiting just behind those light green eyes." -- Source.

2) Sheryl Gay Stolberg previews tonight's speech.

3) The housing crash destroyed mobility for homeowners.

4) The biggest oil-spill questions.

5) I'll be on Rachel Maddow's show about 9 p.m. Eastern.

Recipe of the day: This kung pao recipe looks sound.