Required Reading - January 29, 2009; 7:47 AM ET

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Senators Vote to Oust Blagojevich Chicago Tribune | It's over. Let the healing (and the criminal trial) begin.

Obama Looking at Gregg for Commerce Secretary Roll Call | New Hampshire Republican would be an interesting choice. Is he too conservative for a Dem administratrion?

Dems to Leadership: Cut GOP Loose Huffington Post | Since sweeteners didn't work in attracting Republicans, some Democrats wondering whether they should be pulled from the bill.

Palin to attend Alfalfa Club Dinner (President Obama Will Be There Too) ABC News: Political Punch | Obama and Palin, on the same stage. The Internet may explode.

Virginia Cavalier New Republic | How crazy is Terry McAuliffe's gubernatorial bid?

Obama Allies Launch Ad Campaign Targeting Republican Senators WhoRunsGov: The Plum Line | Liberal groups start to pressure potential GOP "yes" votes in the Senate. Might this tactic backfire?

House Passes Stimulus Package Wall Street Journal | Important to remember this isn't just a stimulus bill -- it's a game-changer on everything from energy to health care.

Skeptics Fear Stimulus Fixes Won't Be Temporary USA Today | "Temporary" government programs have a way of becoming permanent.

Cantor Scores Perfect on Stimulus Test CQ Politics | A nice first win for GOP's new whip. It will probably get harder from here.

The Defense Doesn't Rest Chicago Tribune | Get the popcorn ready: Blago to deliver closing argument today.

White House Unbuttons Formal Dress Code New York Times | Weekends are now "business casual" at the WH. Men's Wearhouse sales skyrocket.

By Ben Pershing | January 29, 2009; 7:47 AM ET
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