Required Reading - February 12, 2009; 7:50 AM ET

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Stimulus Deal Struck, but Still no Final Bill CNN | This is the legislative process, and it's not pretty.

U.S. Offers Europe Goodwill, and Expects Something in Return New York Times | Specifically, the Obama team wants a lot more help in Afghanistan.

How the Crash Will Reshape America The Atlantic | Economic downturn will have a profound impact on our entire way of life.

Obama’s Battle on Stimulus Shows Threats to His Agenda New York Times | After partisan stimulus fight, should Obama lower expectations for his agenda?

Obama's Legislative Victory Comes at High Cost Wall Street Journal | Rove says GOP did the best they could with what they had.

The Bailout: Will the Sequel Pack a Bigger Punch? Business Week | Looking at whether this rescue plan will work better than the last one, not a particularly tough barometer.

Poll: Most Want Inquiry Into Anti-Terror Tactics USA Today | Obama may not want investigation into Bush's actions, but the public does.

Beer and the President: A New Political Reality? Chicago Tribune | Beer again becomes a symbol of regular folks. Let's go have one right now.

By Ben Pershing | February 12, 2009; 7:50 AM ET
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