Required Reading - June 12, 2009; 5:26 PM ET

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Tobacco Legislation Clears Congress Politico | Years-long battle ends relatively quietly.

Rep. Patrick Kennedy Again Receiving Treatment Associated Press | Lawmaker enters rehab, no timetable for his return to Congress. Rough times for the Kennedy family.

Health Care Reform Faces Its 'Super Bowl Moment' National Journal| When it comes to a good lobbying fight, you can never have too many sports metaphors.

Barack Obama, on Cellphone, Wins War Funds Politico | President gets personally involved in thorny detainee photo issue.

Blaming the Guy Who Came Before Doesn’t Work Long New York Times | Obama taking "ownership" of problems that predate his tenure.

Analysis: Republicans May Gain Ethics Issue Associated Press | With Murtha under investigation, GOP tries to get traction with "culture of corruption" charge.

Commander Maps New Course in Afghan War Wall Street Journal | McChrystal plans increased emphasis on diplomacy.

Lobbying Boosted as Health Care Debate Heats Up USA Today | Health-care lobbying cash could singlehandedly bring DC area out of recession.

By Ben Pershing | June 12, 2009; 5:26 PM ET
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