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Getting a Late Start & Working Between Previous Obligations (Partial Post)

Argus Leader: Thune sees gap in immigration bill
Arizona Daily Star: Political ad asks, 'Where's the fence?'
Billings Gazette: Senate colleagues salute Thomas' contributions
Billings Gazette: Thomas built record of balance on environment
Billings Gazette: Many pay tribute to Thomas
Billings Gazette: Thomas sought balance, former staffers say
Billings Gazette: Thomas service planned for Casper
Casper Star-Tribune: Thomas faced tough odds
Casper Star-Tribune: Remembering Thomas: Quotes from friends and associates
Casper Star-Tribune: Sen. Craig Thomas: 'He never let us down'
CBS News: Top Diabetes Doc Says Glaxo Threatened Him
Denver Post: Allard fails to derail accord
Denver Post: Tancredo launches effort against immigration bill
Denver Post: Salazar: Flats' ill workers deserve hearing
Des Moines Register: Grassley-Durbin probe takes look at visas
Deseret Morning News: Bennett backs bill on steps to take in Iraq
Fox News: Late Sen. Thomas Replacement Could Impact Senate Balance
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Allard immigration plan fails
Great Falls (MT) Tribune: Montana delegation opposes immigration overhaul bill
Jackson Hole News & Guide: Thomas' death hurts Wyo. Range efforts
KTVQ (Billings): Sen. Simpson shares memories about Sen. Thomas
Merced (CA) Sun-Star: As she has for a decade, Sen. Dianne Feinstein tries to push her anti-gang legislation through Congress.
Miami Herald: Leahy threatens White House
Modesto Bee: Feinstein won't drop 10-year gang bill fight
Omaha World-Herald: Bruning to hold press conference Thursday on his political future
San Bernardino County Sun: Boxer lobbies for gang measure
San Francisco Chronicle: Feinstein upbeat about federal anti-gang bill
South Bend Tribune: Bayh seeks edge for skilled U.S. workers
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Martinez: Immigration reform alive
St George Spectrum: Anti-illegal immigration group to protest Sen. Bennett in St. George
Tacoma News Tribune: BLM nominee fought Clinton forest plan
The Hill: Bi-Partisan Approach to Iraq a New Way Forward (Sen. Lamar Alexander)
Tucson Citizen: Immigration reform ads set to begin airing
Wichita Eagle: TV ads blast Brownback stance on immigration
WSAZ (Huntington): Ted Kennedy Jr. to Visit West Virginia
WTVD (Durham): Local Doctor Testifies at Avandia Hearing

Note: Due to the late coverage of last night's debate (available on 2008News.blogspot.com), quite a bit of this morning was actually time-stamped yesterday. Though this remains only a partial post, with the remainder and any new information to follow at a later time.

Catching-up with a People, Places and Things

Appleton Post-Crescent: Kagen says indicted congressman should step down
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Ex-TV reporter blasts Chambliss in Senate bid
Atlantic City Press: Veto clash likely on budget bills
Atlantic City Press: Panel OKs aid for family planning groups
Baltimore Sun: Longest-serving Md. congressman
Bastrop (LA) Daily Enterprise: Alexander sees 'incredible market' for state products in Cuban trade
Battle Creek Enquirer: Walberg stops by for town meeting
Birmingham News: Davis joins push to change rule on pay bias
Boston Globe: Conn.: Rep. urges end to Cuba sanctions
Boston Globe: Cicilline, Kennedy announce support for energy legislation
Boulder Daily Camera: Shaffer won't run for 4th
Casper Star-Tribune: Sen. Enzi's speech to the Senate
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Entrepreneurs urge Loebsack to expand visa program
Charlotte Observer: Rep. McHenry builds scrappy reputation
CNN (Political Ticker): Shaheen mulls Senate run
CNN: Video: Border Agents Fight Amnesty
C-SPAN: Video: Senate Judiciary Cmte. Hearing on the Firing of U.S. Attorneys
C-SPAN: Video: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) discusses the immigration bill
C-SPAN: Video: Senate Judiciary Cmte. Hearing on Gang Abatement and Prevention Act 2007
Daily Astorian: One small essay could be giant step for Astoria Middle School student
Denver Post: DeGette co-sponsors Iraq war bills
Detroit News: Senate looks at stock options
Fort Collins Coloradoan: Brandon Shaffer rethinks congressional race, to seek Senate re-election
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel: Kevin Leininger: Social Security office deal irks Souder
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Changes to immigrant bill due for Senate vote
Grass Valley (CA) Union: Brown for Congress fundraiser Saturday
Houston Chronicle: Digest: Scrutiny urged for mortgage giants
Iowa City Press-Citizen: Loebsack meets with law enforcement
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger: Lott: Northrop Grumman given $191M contract
KCNC (Denver): DeGette Sponsors Bills To Bring Troops Home
KCNC (Denver): Video: Soldiers' Families Support DeGette Bills To End War In Iraq
KCTV (Kansas City): Longtime White House correspondent James Deakin is dead at 77
KETV (Omaha): Nelson: 'Do Everything' Approach Won't Fix Immigration Woes
KFSN (Fresno): Valley Lawmaker Asking Governor To Back High Speed Rail Through Central Valley
KMGH (Denver): Immigration Deal In Peril Over Allard Proposal
Knoxville News-Sentinel: Alexander: Sick nuclear workers need payments
KOB (Albuquerque): Senator: Temporary postal hires shortsighted
KSWT (Yuma): Hundreds Learn About Grijalva-backed Bill
KWCH (Wichita): Farmers Voice Opinions on 2007 Farm Bill
KXTV (Sacramento): Anti-war Protest Comes to Congressional Town Hall Meeting
Madison Capital Times: Protest hits Kagen's vote to fund Iraq war
MSNBC (Countdown): Video: The politics of war
NBC (Today Show): Menendez: 'Want change in Cuba'
Norwich (CT) Bulletin: Courtney sees signs of progress in Afghanistan (w/ Video)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Buchanan to testify before House committee Thursday
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Barbara Hafer's daughter to seek Tim Murphy's seat
Poughkeepsie Journal: Lawmaker misses votes because of sick mother
Providence Journal: Barrington man who made Nixon's 'enemies list' dies
Pueblo Chieftain: The holdup with USFS equipment
Racine (WI) Journal Times: Investigators say companies booking much lower expenses for options than what they report
Rocky Mountain News: 15 senators call for hearing on treatment of nuke workers
Rocky Mountain News: Senators seek Flats inquiry
Rocky Mountain News: DeGette renews pullout call
Rocky Mountain News: Allard wants tougher green card rules
Rocky Mountain News: Salazar, Udall among group pressuring Bush on Iraq
San Bernardino County Sun: Boxer yields to opposition
San Jose Mercury News: Samuel Garrison, defended Nixon
Santa Fe New Mexican: Domenici seeks to preserve funding for women’s health
Savannah Morning News: Sen. Chambliss draws an opponent
South Bend Tribune: Bayh announces new Humvee funding
South Bend Tribune: Lawmaker Bayh seeks edge for skilled American workers
Southeast Missourian: Charles N. Davis: Secret hold
Springdale (AR) Morning News: Berry Returns From Cuba Optimistic About Trade
Springfield (MA) Republican: Powerful Democrat endorses education, end to Iraq war
Springfield (OH) News-Sun: Hobson outspoken on global warming
Swainsboro (GA) Forest-Blade: Farm Bureau's Fountain visits Washington, D.C.
The Hill: Craig Aaron, Communications Director, Free Press: Wall Street Journal Sale Puts Journalism In Danger
The Hill: Double Dipping: Fine for Ice Cream, Not for Lobbyists and Lawyers (Rep. Chris Cannon)
The Hill: JFK Plot Demonstrates Coordination in Face of a Threat (Rep. Gus Bilirakis)
The Hill: United States Should Open Trade Talks with Cuba (Rep. Jack Kingston)
The Hill: Richard Rausch, former Capitol Hill staffer, dies following bout with double pneumonia
The Hill: Q&A: Sen. Russ Feingold
The Hill: Feingold blasts war bill, but cuts Reid some slack
The Hill: Reid, McConnell tangle over immigration timetable
The Hill: Reid move places bill in jeopardy
The Olympian: ORV advocate hires former Craig aide to fight ID wilderness plan
Tifton (GA) Gazette: Farm Bill: 'Halfway there'
Tucson Citizen: Denogean: Giffords faces incoming fire on war vote
Virginian-Pilot: Webb's office to host forum for residents in Chesapeake
Wall Street Journal: Lawmaker to Push Options-Tax Overhaul
Washington Post: To Menendez, Bill Sells Families Short
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Harkin, Grassley propose bill to honor soldier killed in Iraq
Waynesboro (GA) True Citizen: Congressman Barrow talks with local farmers
WCVD (Boston): House Speaker Pelosi Discusses Iraq (w/ Video)
WDBJ (Roanoke): Report: Washington area has highest concentration of female execs
WEAU (Eau Claire): Congressman Ron Kind Visits UW-Eau Claire
WEEK (Peoria): Capitol Hill to Hilltop? - video included
WFOR (Miami): Legislation Allows Feds To Go After Gas Gougers
WHO (Des Moines): Senators Propose Naming Marshalltown Post Office for Slain Soldier
Wichita Eagle: Taking no chances, president to stump for Sen. Pat Roberts
Wichita Eagle: GOP: Bush should adopt bipartisan war plan
WJZ (Baltimore): Congressman Gilchrest Says He's Running Again
WNEM (Saginaw): Schumer: JFK plot unrealistic, but warns of small terror cells
WOI (Des Moines): Post Office Could be Named After Iowa Solder
WOOD (Grand Rapids): Pelosi opposes bill to block state action on global warming
WPMI (Mobile): Sen. Trent Lott says NGSS given $191M contract
WSOC (Charlotte): Visitors From Across The Country Tour Billy Graham Library On Opening Day
WTAE (Pittsburgh): Hafer's Daughter Says She'll Run For Congress Against Murphy
WTNH (New Haven): Congressman Courtney back from Iraq
WTNH (New Haven): DeLauro urges end to U.S. sanctions on Cuba
WTOK (Meridian): Sessions to Highlight Loopholes in Immigration Bill
WTVC (Chattanooga): Help For Oak Ridge Workers
WTVQ (Lexington): Passport Problems
WVTM (Birmingham): Davis Helps Goodyear Discrimination Victim
WXYZ (Detroit): Kevorkian: Think of Me as Thomas Jefferson
Yakima Herald-Republic: Doc, take lead on immigration reform
Yankton (SD) Press & Dakotan: Yankton Native Interning With Johnson
Yankton (SD) Press & Dakotan: Hagel: Middle East Envoy Needed

Some Old, Some New and Some Only Somewhat-Related

ABC News: Bipartisan Senate Group Embraces Iraq Study Group's Findings
Anchorage Daily News: Alaska isn't immune to immigration pinch
Asheville Citizen-Times: Shuler helps land Army contract
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: PeachCare could get $1.6 billion boost
Austin American-Statesman: Congressional hearing on money for minority colleges
Baltimore Sun: Mitchell remembered as a 'pioneer,' 'fighter'
Billings Gazette: Rehberg details plan for federal funds in Billings
Boston Business Journal: Mascoma names Daschle to board
Boston Globe: Fiscal lift, burden in immigrant legislation
Boston Globe: House urges China to press Sudan over Darfur
Bradenton Herald: Immigration overhaul efforts head to capital
Business Journal of Phoenix: Business, conservative lobbies trade blows as national immigration bill nears vote
Charlotte Observer: State Custody bill for GIs finds critics
Chicago Business: Boeing gears up for dogfight in D.C.
Cincinnati Enquirer: Border proposal divisive / More immigrants here, and more controversy
CNN: Video: Larry King sits down with "Dr. Death" Jack Kevorkian
Columbus (IN) Republic: Army brass visit Camp Atterbury
C-SPAN: Video: James Connaughton, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Chairman
C-SPAN: Video: Alphonso Jackson, Housing & Urban Development, Secretary
Denver Post: Probe of TB alert uncovers more breakdowns, errors
Durham Herald-Sun: Reform leaves uncertainty on education
Durham Herald-Sun: Center says immigrants can't afford $5,000 fine
Florida Today: Ring mystery part of NASA political battle
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Bill would obstruct hiring, employers say
Foster's Daily Democrat (NH): Stonyfield CEO backs Marchand for U.S. Senate
Fox News: Judge Cites Wordy Law to Dismiss Gitmo Detainee
Fresno Bee: Committee expands inquiry into Abramoff contacts with White House
Glenwood Springs (CO) Post Independent: Bills aim to find ways to make water from gas drilling useable for agriculture
Honolulu Advertiser: 3.5% raises are a near certainty
Houma (LA) Courier: Aging local water system not in line for federal money
Idaho Mountain Express: Far-reaching roadless legislation introduced in Congress
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger: Congressman calls for catfish labeling in restaurants
KABC (Los Angeles): Villaraigosa Testifies for Anti-Gang Bill
Kansas City Star: Graves: No "rancor" over ouster decision
KARE (Minneapolis): DFL party activist announces he's running for senate
KDKA (Pittsburgh): Video: President's Immigration Bill Stirs Controversy
KDKA (Pittsburgh): Dems, Republicans Deadlocked Over Iraq
KELO (Sioux Falls): Daschle Joins Ethanol Board
KMBC (Kansas City): Video: Schlozman Faces Questions Before Senate Panel
KMBC (Kansas City): Video: Former U.S. Attorney Grilled By Senate Panel
KSEE (Fresno): 'Dragon skin' maker defends armor on Capitol Hill
KTEN (Sherman): Bonilla withdraws name from nomination for OAS ambassadorship
KTUU (Anchorage): Gravesites are filling up, Brits again go to double-deckers
KULR (Billings): Congressman Rehberg and Veterans
KVUE (Austin): Video: Congress at work on immigration reform deal
Los Angeles Daily News: Villaraigosa, Bratton seek anti-gang funds from Congress
Los Angeles Times: Democrats plan a Capitol barrage over Iraq
Los Angeles Times: Federalize gang crimes, L.A. mayor urges
Los Angeles Times: Attorney: Policy skirted in pre-election indictments
Miami Herald: Give vets more mental healthcare funds, panels urge
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: 'Vote for Bob Olson,' U.S. Senate
Montgomery (AL) Advertiser: Reservoir bill could help farmers
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Looking for D.C. scandals -- Part 1
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Looking for D.C. scandals -- Part 2
Naples Daily News: Medicare service cuts loom unless Congress acts by Jan. 1
New Orleans City Business: Grassroots group calls for surplus to go to Road Home
New York Newsday: Officials fear gangs linking up with terrorists
New York Times: TV Reporter to Run for a Senate Seat
New York Times: Tribunal System, Newly Righted, Stumbles Again
New York Times: A Point System for Immigrants Incites Passions
New York Times: Democrats Hope to Expand Rights at Guantánamo
Newport News Daily Press: NASA inspector general to face lawmakers
Palm Springs Desert Sun: Celebs shine spotlight on online safety for kids
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Congressmen still trying to keep PX
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Hafer's daughter plans run against Congressman Murphy
Seattle Times: Dems' energy-policy plans worry oil and gas industry
Sioux City Journal: Immigrant rights advocates plan 48-hour vigil
St Louis Post-Dispatch: Schlozman, Graves testify on Capitol Hill
State College Centre Daily: HUD chief urges action on loan proposal
State College Centre Daily: Paulson pushes China on trade reforms
The Hill (Pundit Blog): Dick Morris: Scandals Fade As Issue in 2008
The Hill: House Dems may roll back anti-abortion provisions
The Hill: Western Union loses Hill space as need for its services dwindles
The Oregonian: A little policy, a lot of politics: State House asks Congress for immigration reform
The Tennessean: Frist puts end to blind trusts
Tri-City (WA) Herald: Both sides of state struggle with reform
WALB (Albany, GA): Congressman comes to town with big check
Washington Post: Discontent Over Iraq Increasing, Poll Finds
Washington Post: Union Leader Says FEMA Is Trying to Oust Him
Washington Post: Democrats Facing a Fight To Lift Domestic Spending
Washington Post: Bureaucratic Failings Are Cited in TB Case
Washington Post: Lobbyists United In Dismay Over Disclosure Rules
Washington Post: Federal Diary: Across-the-Board 3.5 Percent Raise Advances
Washington Post: Ex-Prosecutor Says He Didn't Think Charges Would Affect Election
Washington Times: Illegals bill stems traffic only 25%
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Calf. congresswomen to speak at Waterloo rally
Wausau Daily Herald: Obey receives education award
WBAL (Baltimore): Video: Remembering Parren Mitchell
WCVD (Boston): Congressmen Warned Of N.E. Warming Trend
WDSU (New Orleans): Spike Lee Plans Katrina Follow-Up For HBO
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune: Schneider calls for constitutional amendment to prevent a military coup, dictatorship or martial law
WISH (Indianapolis): Troops Train at Camp Atterbury for Iraqi Scenarios
WITN (Washington, NC): North Carolina Native Works With Rove At White House
WJZ (Baltimore): Video: Maryland's First Black Congressman Honored
WLNS (Lansing): Auto execs to meet with congressional leaders on mileage
WTOC (Savannah): Farmers Look to House Chairman on New Farm Bill
WXIA (Atlanta): CDC Officials To Appear At TB Panel
WZZM (Grand Rapids): Carmakers are poised to make deal on fuel rules

Jefferson, Thomas and Assorted News

ABC News: Poll: Bush Base Erodes on Immigration Debate
Atlantic City Press: Senate to resume debate over immigration
Atlantic City Press: Bickering marks immigration debate
Billings Gazette: Leukemia claims Wyoming senator
Billings Gazette: Friends, colleagues react to Thomas' death
Buffalo News: Clinton presses for N-workers
Casper Star-Tribune: Thomas service planned for Casper
Challis (ID) Messenger: School, road funding safe for one year as President signs appropriations bill
Christian Science Monitor: Corruption issue besets House Democrats, again
CNN: Video: Senator Craig Thomas dies
Denver Post: Tancredo to target GOP on immigration
Des Moines Register: Caucus year may broaden Iowa leaders' reach on D.C.
Dodge City (KS) High Plains Journal: Brownback, Roberts announce final passage of tornado relief fun
Fox News: Rep.'s Corruption Charges Lead to Political Furor
Fox News: Jefferson's Leave of Absence
Greeley (CO) Tribune: Allard comments on passing of Thomas
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger: Homeland Security's Thompson queries FEMA over still-incomplete storm-readiness plan
Jefferson Parish (LA) News: Jindal: Government Out Of Control
KATC (Lafayette): Republicans move to oust Jefferson a day after his indictment
KCBS (Los Angeles): Video: U.S. Senator Craig Thomas, 74, Dies
KIFI (Idaho Falls): Colleagues express shock, sorrow at death of Sen. Craig Thomas
KIFI (Idaho Falls): Wyoming Senator Remembered In Washington
KIFI (Idaho Falls): Thomas will be honored in Wyoming on Saturday, Sunday
KIFI (Idaho Falls): Thomas remembered fondly in Wyoming
KIFI: Bush, Cheney praise dedication, service of late Sen. Craig Thomas
KPRC (Houston): Speedy Jefferson Probe Approved By House
KTEN (Sherman): Family ties at issue as Senate returns to immigration debate
KTKA (Topeka): While Americans debate the war in Iraq, veterans of World War II want your attention, and your help.
Lakeland (FL) Ledger: Putnam Endorses Thompson
Lansing State Journal: Fox News apologizes for showing Conyers on indictment story
Los Angeles Times: Senate debates immigration bill
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: U.S. Senate is front line of debate on immigration
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Congress votes to begin ethics investigation of Jefferson
New York Daily News: Local Marine cited in immig bill debate
New York Post: Qaeda Kid Case Nixed At Gitmo
New York Times: Senator Craig Thomas of Wyoming Dies at 74
New York Times: Reid Says He Will Seek to End Debate on Immigration Bill
New York Times: Panel to Investigate Congressman on Conduct
Rocky Mountain News: Tancredo to 'save America,' fight sellout on immigration
San Antonio Express-News: Reid threatens to cut off debate on immigration bill
San Francisco Chronicle: CEOs Hopeful About Economy
San Jose Mercury News: Immigration debate looks at point system
Savannah Morning News: Christian Coalition to release 100,000 candidate 'scorecards' in 10th
St Paul Pioneer Press: U.S. Senate candidate offers himself up as 'boring' option
The Hill (Pundit Blog): Karen Hanretty: Schwarzenegger says immigration bill could send jobs ‘offshore’
The Hill: Sen. Thomas Respected by Many (Sen. Judd Gregg)
The Hill: Sen. Thomas Was Heart of Wyoming Delegation (Sen. Mike Enzi)
The Hill: Sen. Thomas Will Be Remembered as a Talented, Tough Policy-Maker (Sen. Larry Craig)
The Hill: Nagin joins the usual suspects as possible successors to Jefferson
The Hill: Cubin won't replace Thomas; Simpson son and Bush appointees head list
The Hill: Sens. laud Thomas legacy on energy
Wall Street Journal: Avandia Study Stokes More Debate
Washington Post: No Politics Here: Just a Job for Professionals -- Lots of Them Chicago Business: Boeing hires lobbyist on missile defense
Washington Post: Guantanamo Ruling Renews The Debate Over Detainees
Washington Times: Sen. Craig Thomas of Wyoming dies
Washington Times: Illegals-bill gripes flood Republican offices
WDSU (New Orleans): Jefferson's Offices Open As GOP Moves For Expulsion
WDSU (New Orleans): Jefferson Indictment Means Another Bad Spotlight On City
WDSU (New Orleans): Capitol Hill Fallout Follows Indictment
Wichita Eagle: Presidential tour will celebrate Boys & Girls Club's new site
WSAZ (Huntington): Ted Kennedy to Visit West Virginia
WYFF (Greenville, SC): Two Sides To Immigration Debate

SingleTopic: Rep. William J. Jefferson

ABC (Political Punch): Confused
Alexandria (LA) Town Talk: Jefferson cloud felt in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Business Report: Jefferson indicted on bribery charges
Baton Rouge Business Report: Pelosi reacts to Jefferson indictment
Biloxi Sun-Herald: Jefferson indicted; New Orleans recovery suffers more bad news
Boston Globe: Congressman Jefferson indicted
CBS News: Video: La. Congressman Indicted In Bribe Probe
CNN (Political Ticker): DCCC: Jefferson indictments a “tragedy”
CNN: Video: Charges against Jefferson
CNN: Video: Congressman indicted
CNN: Congressman faces international graft charges
C-SPAN: Video: Justice Dept. Briefing on Rep. Jefferson (D-LA) Indictment
Deseret Morning News: Jefferson tells congressional leaders he will take leave from House panel to fight charges
Fox News: Video: Critics question whether Louisiana rep. can focus on his district's needs amid legal woes
Houston Chronicle: 'Dollar Bill' nickname stuck early in Jefferson's career
KATC (Lafayette): Officials comment on Jefferson's indictment
KATC (Lafayette): Summary Box: Rep. Jefferson indicted in bribery probe
KCBS (Los Angeles): Louisiana Congressman Indicted Monday
KETK (Tyler): Congressman Jefferson to be in court (w/ Video)
KVBC (Las Vegas): Sitting congressman faces corruption charges
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser: Jefferson indicted, remains in Congress
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser: Officials hope case doesn't harm recovery
Los Angeles Times: Jefferson indicted on graft charges
MSNBC (Tucker): Video: William Jefferson indicted
MSNBC: Video: Feds indict congressman on corruption charges
MSNBC: Video: William Jefferson indictment details
MSNBC: GOP moves to expel Jefferson from House
NBC (Nightly News): Video: Louisiana congressman indicted
New Orleans City Business: Jefferson is innocent, lawyer says
New Orleans City Business: Jefferson writes directly to Pelosi
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Jefferson indicted for bribery, racketeering
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Jefferson's seats in Congress in jeopardy
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Reaction the Jefferson's indictment
New York Post: Congressman Sought Bribes, Indictment Says
Seattle Times: Cash-in-freezer congressman is indicted
Shreveport Times: Congressman can continue to serve
Shreveport Times: Jefferson indictment felt at Capitol
The Hill (Pundit Blog): Armstrong Williams: The Jefferson Double Standard
The Hill (Pundit Blog): Bye-bye, Dollar Bill
The Hill (Pundit Blog): A.B. Stoddard: Slipping Through the Cracks
Wall Street Journal: Grand Jury Indicts Jefferson
WANE (Fort Wayne): Democratic aide: Jefferson tells congressional leaders he will take leave from House panel
Washington Post: Lawmaker Indicted on Corruption Charges
Washington Post: Democrats Fear a Wider Black Caucus-Pelosi Rift
Washington Post: No Politics Here: Just a Job for Professionals -- Lots of Them
Washington Times: Jefferson charged in bribery and corruption
WBRZ (Baton Rouge): Video: Jefferson indicted on federal charges
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: DOJ Officials Announce Indictment Of Jefferson
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Jefferson Indicted On 16 Counts
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Jefferson's Attorney: DOJ Picked Wrong Congressman
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Landrieu: Indictment Is Cloud Over Recovery
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Residents React To Jefferson's Indictment
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: What Is The Evidence Against Jefferson?
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: What Jefferson's Indictment Means
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Prosecutor: Jefferson Case Spans Two Continents
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Hot Seat: Analysis Of Jefferson's Indictment
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Jefferson Coverage May Be Bad For Tourism
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Shepherd: We Can't Afford Hits Like This
WDSU (New Orleans): Video: Jindal Discusses Jefferson Indictment
WFMJ (Youngstown): Jefferson's lawyer: Prosecutors trying to create an offense
WWL (New Orleans): Congressman Jefferson indictment timeline
WXIA (Atlanta): Video: U.S. Congressman Indicted

Congressional Headlines at this Hour

Albuquerque Tribune: Heinrich raises support for '08 House run
Ann Arbor News: Dingell seeks to expand health insurance program for children
Asheville Citizen-Times: Shuler tours Toolcraft machine shop
Beatrice (NE) Daily Sun: Hagel calls on president to send special envoy to Middle East
Detroit News: Dingell proposes fuel economy bill
Fox News: Video: Louisiana Democratic Rep. William Jefferson indicted in corruption case
Knoxville News-Sentinel: Alexander seeks funds for sick workers
KTVZ (Bend, OR): Wyden blasts Bush for socking away oil
New London Day: Courtney Optimistic About Afghanistan
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Congressman William Jefferson indicted on bribery, racketeering, money laundering, obstruction of justice and related charges
New York Observer: BlogPost: Schumer on Congestion Pricing: Maybe
New York Times: Democratic Congressman Expected to Be Indicted
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Murtha: Iraq war drives terrorism
Rocky Mountain News: Sen. Craig Thomas, R-Wyoming, in serious condition with leukemia
The Hill: All Voices Must Be Heard on Immigration Bill (Sen. Mitch McConnell)
The Hill: Bush’s Greenhouse Gas Proposal Is Hazy (Rep. G.K. Butterfield)
The Hill: Make VA Health Care a Budget Requisite (Rep. Phil Hare)
The Hill: Tuberculosis Scare Highlights Border Security Flaws (Sen. Susan Collins)
Wall Street Journal: Grand Jury Indicts Jefferson
Washington Post: Rep. Jefferson Indicted In Corruption Probe
WFSB (Hartford/New Haven): DeLauro's Office Reopens After Powder Incident
WFSB (Hartford/New Haven): Video: Courtney Talks About His Iraq Trip
WFTS (Tampa): Raw Video: Jefferson Raid
WGCL (Atlanta): Former Reporter Dale Cardwell Running For Senate
WJXT (Jacksonville): Video: La. Congressman Faces 16 Corruption Charges
WJZ (Baltimore): Hoyer Is Now Md.'s Longest Serving House Member
WJZ (Baltimore): Democrat Joins Race To Unseat Gilchrest
WTNH (New Haven): DeLauro's NH office reopens

Congressional People & First Post News

ABC (Politics As Usual): When It Came To Avandia, "A Few Times I Was Over The Top, I Just Got Carried Away"
Arizona Republic: AZ Congressman Grivalva backs visas for low-skilled workers
Asheville Citizen-Times: NC delegation spent more than $1 million on constituent mailings
Boston Globe: Hideaways offer senators a respite from the hubbub
Cape Cod Times: Political Notes: Kennedy harnesses wind power for Figawi win
Charlotte Observer: Hayes forms caucus to bring charity to fore
Denver Post: On TV, Salazar defends bill for immigration reform
Deseret Morning News: Petitioners implore Hatch to oppose 'any amnesty'
Detroit Free Press: Dingell's energy committee proposes increase in fuel-economy standards
Detroit News: Levin plan includes hybrids
Erie Times-News: Carl Leubsdorf: Thornberry avoids snarly attacks
Fox News: Senator Cardin to Review Deceptive Voter Practices
Greenville (SC) News: Inglis to talk about immigration tonight
Houston Chronicle: John Kerry makes a stop in Houston
Inland Valley (CA) Daily Bulletin: Baca advances compromise immigration bill in House
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger: Homeland Security committee to examine areas affected by Katrina
KCNC (Denver): Salazar 'Optimistic' Immigration Bill Will Pass
KOTA (Rapid City): Farm Bill Battle
KSDK (St Louis): Air Force Ordered To Pay $24.5 Million In Baby Delivery At Scott AFB
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World: Former foes Dole, Daschle promote farm-energy plan
New York Observer: Pelosi Raises a Bundle at Mehiel's Place
New York Post: Pol's Kid Off To Congress
Norwich (CT) Bulletin: Courtney to relate Asia trip
Norwich (NY) Evening Sun: Arcuri visits Norwich to give update on NYRI fight
Pacific Business Journal: East-West Center honors Inouye
Palm Beach Post: Ex-Shaw fans fund Klein's bid for House
Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Sen. Bob Bennett exhibits artistic flare in office decor
San Antonio Express-News: Jaime Castillo: Cornyn in for a fight in '08, but Dems don't have it sewn up
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Two Florida congressmen aim to reinforce their shaky seats
Scranton Times-Tribune: Casey has become a leading advocate for early education
Sharon (PA) Herald: Foust mulling run for House
St Louis Post-Dispatch: Danforth Center to honor Bond
The State: Local teen to tell er diabetes story in D.C.
Washington Times: Opposition to illegals bill aiding grass-roots GOP
Washington Times: Border agents rankled by Kyl support for bill
Washington Times: McConnell key to immigration bill
WDBJ (Roanoke): Thomas Road Baptist Church elects new leader
WGCL (Atlanta): U.S. Cutting Back Space Monitoring Of Global Warming
WJZ (Baltimore): Cardin To Address Fraudulent Election Practices
WPTY (Memphis): Small Business Workshop with Rep. Steve Cohen
WSB (Atlanta): Cardwell Makes Senate Bid Official Today
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Weekend Catch-Up - Primarily People, Places & Things

Note: As you may be aware, I took the weekend off from updating CongressionalNews and though it appears in reverse order, the following represents what would ordinarily be in a first post, as I've tried to make a dent in the headlines which I've missed. (More to follow, after we've started working through Monday's current news)

ABC (Political Radar): Immigration Bill Hurts Fundraising?
ABC (Political Radar): New York Senators respond to foiled JFK Airport terrorist plot
ABC (This Week): Murtha: U.S. in Iraq Inspired JFK Plot
Aberdeen (SD) American News: Senator seeks interns
Argus Leader: Tribal leaders vent concerns
Argus Leader: Herseth Sandlin calls trip 'powerful'
Argus Leader: Defense secretary urged to honor Sioux war hero
Argus Leader: Farm bill debate focuses on cash
Arizona Republic: Kyl blocked passage of public-information bill
Asbury Park Press: Authorities break up 'chilling' plot to attack Kennedy Airport
Atlantic City Press: Lawmakers demand EPA continue sampling
Bend (OR) Bulletin: Health plans pick up steam; Wyden calls for universal coverage; other legislators focus more narrowly
Benton County (AR) Record: Defense bill includes Rogers company’s project
Bismarck Tribune: Strengthening tribal health care
Boston Globe: Submarine backers claim momentum in Congress
Boston Herald: Push for tougher rules on wind industry
Bucks County (PA) Courier Times: Murphy, veterans rally for cemetery
Burlington (IA) Hawk Eye: Harkin sets vet forum
Burlington Free Press: Senate to take up Sanders' global warming legislation
CBS (Face the Nation): Transcript: NYPD Police Comm. discusses the foiled terror plot against JFK airport, and Sen. Ken Salazar and Rep. Peter King debate the immigration bill's chances
CBS (Face the Nation): King And Salazar Face Off Over Immigration
CBS News: Video: Longest-Serving Adviser To President Steps Away
CBS News: Video: House Members Visit Cuba
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier: Clyburn praises Sea Island for persevering amid tough times
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Area employers seek immigrant labor as migration slows
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Congress to take up global competitiveness bills
Chattanoogan.com: Wamp, Talk Show Host Gill Tout "The Fred Factor" (Amazon)
Chicago Tribune: Durbin to push tougher rules on worker visas
Christian Science Monitor: Red-state senators feel the heat of a fiery immigration debate
Christian Science Monitor: Climate debate heats up G-8
Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-presidents win 'Conductor' award
Columbia (MO) Daily Tribune: Veterans, senator talk health care McCaskill on 15-city listening tour.
C-SPAN: Video: House Democrats Global Warming News Conference
Dallas Morning News: Democrat weighs run for Cornyn seat
Dodge City (KS) High Plains Journal: Moran announces $40 million for Greensburg
Dodge City (KS) High Plains Journal: Roberts: Rural utilities service not meeting broadband needs of
Dodge City (KS) High Plains Journal: Senator Roberts announces $3 billion in ag disaster assistance
Dothan (AL) Eagle: Delta moving to improve Dothan air service
Eugene (OR) Register-Guard: School officials find fault with No Child Left Behind law
Financial Times: White House inner circle loses key aide
Fort Collins Coloradoan: Markey announces bid for 2008 seat against Musgrave
Fort Madison (IA) Democrat: Law enforcement seeks help from congressman
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Sylvia A. Smith: Call it anything but what it is – a tax hike
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Key figure in Bush's inner circle to leave White House
Fox News: Video: Dan Bartlett on why he's leaving the White House
Fox News: Video: Immigration Bill: Embattled Immigration Bill
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Allard presses for $35 million from oil shale reserve funds
Greeley (CO) Tribune: Democrats get ready for race against Musgrave in District 4
Greeneville (TN) Sun: Rep. Davis Warns Of Delays In Issuance Of U.S. Passports
Greenville (SC) News: High-tech immigration controls will help secure border, Inglis says
Hagerstown Herald-Mail: Airport to get DOT funding for runway
Honolulu Advertiser: U.S. Rep. Hirono wants to hear from La'ie residents
Honolulu Advertiser: Hirono slams pay-bias ruling
Illinois State Journal-Register: Durbin: Immigration reform must protect Americans' right to jobs
Jacksonville (FL) Times-Union: Chambliss under attack
Johnson City (TN) Press: Senator, Congressman support workers seeking back pay
KBTX (Bryan): U.S. Citizenship To Carry An Expensive Price Tag
KCNC (Denver): Video: Salazar Agrees With President's Immigration Bill
KJCT (Grand Junction): Salazar Supports Montezuma County: Water Quality, Delivery
KLTV (Tyler): Crawford residents thrilled as Sheehan packs up camp
KNTV (San Francisco): Video: Rep. Zoe Lofgren Discusses The Issues
KOAT (Albuquerque): Video: How U.S. Border Agents Deal with Illegal Immigration
Kokomo (IN) Tribune: Public Eye: Dan Burton may not seek re-election to a 14th term
KOTV (Tulsa): Senator: New Artillery System Will Be Built In Oklahoma
KPIX (San Francisco): Raw Video: Speaker Pelosi's Briefing On Global Warming Trip
KPIX (San Francisco): Video: Immigration Reform Plan Sparks Protests In Bay Area
KPLC (Lake Charles, LA): Greenspan promises surprises in September book
KPTV (Portland, OR): House Speaker Addresses Global Warming
KSEE (Fresno): Military returns to Castle Air Base - video included
KTEN (Sherman): Delegation's trips detailed in disclosure reports
KTKA (Topeka): A spotlight on Sam Brownback
KTKA (Topeka): Video: A closer look at how Senator Sam Brownback tackles national issues in Washington DC.
KTRE (Lufkin): Trial attorney tests chances in challenging Cornyn
KTVN (Reno): U.S. senator from Nevada praised for effort against sex predators
KULR (Billings): Wandering Bison Not to Be Slaughtered
Los Angeles Daily News: Group supporting Iraq war plans to buy Sheehan's Crawford camp
Los Angeles Times: After six years Bush's West Wing Texans are on the wane
Louisville Courier-Journal: Lesley Stedman Weidenbener: If not Sodrel next year, another needs to step up
Louisville Courier-Journal: Chandler vows more pressure on FAA over air tower staffing
Macon (GA) Telegraph: Investigative reporter to challenge Chambliss for U.S. Senate seat
McPherson (KS) Sentinel: Foods Resource Bank briefs Congressman Moran
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Cohen seeking Turkey meeting
Miami Herald: Debate splits GOP senators in S.C.
Miami Herald: Opponents of gay unions featured in 'Freedom to Marry' ad
Midland (MI) Daily News: Presidential, other 2008 races excite Camp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Blunt-talking Obey plays big new role in Congress
Morris Daily Herald: Post office officially named for Terando
MSNBC (Countdown): Video: Bye bye, Bartlett
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Fallout of Bartlett's departure
Myrtle Beach Sun: I-73 wins crucial backer
New York Daily News: Rangel sees a (W)angle
New York Newsday: King wants immigration bill without amnesty
New York Sun: Rep. King: Bush Plan Is 'Amnesty'
New York Times: Doctor Says Drug Maker Tried to Quash His Criticism of Avandia
New York Times: A Legal Debate in Guantánamo on Boy Fighters
North County (CA) Times: Issa joins anti-illegal immigration caucus
nyp: Ban Copters Over Land: Pol
Pensacola News Journal: Miller urges probe in housing complaint
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Dan Beard, keeper of the House
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Montour spawns White House aide who jabbed Carter
Pontiac (IL) Daily Leader: Johnson won't vote for immigration bill
Pueblo Chieftain: At 45, Fry-Ark not so golden
Rocky Mount (NC) Telegram: Etheridge explores trade opportunities with Cuba
Salt Lake Tribune: Rebecca Walsh: Cannon talks first, thinks later
San Antonio Express-News: Key Bush aide stepping down
San Antonio Express-News: Bush loyalist Bartlett resigns after 14 years
San Antonio Express-News: S.A. lawyer is eyeing Cornyn's Senate seat
San Francisco Chronicle: Emissions controls: Pelosi to push for California-style cap-and-trade system
San Jose Mercury News: Lantos aims to 'rescue' U.S. foreign policy
San Jose Mercury News: Short biography of Tom Lantos
San Jose Mercury News: Lantos' stand on the issues
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Editorial: Farr takes on Medicare payments
Sayre (PA) Morning Times: Carney: Time to fix immigration
Scranton Times-Tribune: Marino undecided on Carney challenge
Scranton Times-Tribune: Kanjorski vision of anthracite’s future up in smoke
Scranton Times-Tribune: Congressional earmarks funded Cornerstone
Shamokin (PA) News-Item: Carney troubled by line rupture He vows to protect those affected by huge gasoline spill
Shreveport Times: McCrery, family moving back to Shreveport
Shreveport Times: McCrery talks trade, Social Security
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: New Florida reps Mahoney, Buchanan trying to earn their stay in Washington
St George Spectrum: Leaders come to Cedar's aid
Stars & Stripes: Gen. Casey emphasizes boost in Army force, training
Tacoma News Tribune: Congressman goes to land of ‘bad guys’
The Hill: Christine Tatum, President, Society of Professional Journalists: Revealed Source of Secret Hold Could Promote FOIA Reform
The Hill: U.S. Must Demand Free Press for Venezuelans (Res. Com. Luis Fortuno)
The Hill: Pelosi calls Bush climate plan 'a profound disappointment'
The Hill: Pelosi makes 'carbon neutral' Europe trip
The Hill: Gutierrez, Chertoff call for urgent action on immigration
The Hill: Pelosi committed to allowing outside groups file ethics complaints
The Oklahoman: Inhofe continues push for national language
The Oregonian: Blumenauer, Walden see need to move on global warming
Tucson Citizen: Congresswoman to listen to Tucsonans' concerns Saturday morning
Tucson Citizen: Giffords tabs 25 from area for help on solar energy
Waco Tribune: Hutchison saluted for helping save local veterans hospital
WALB (Albany, GA): Military retirees saluted
WALB (Albany, GA): Pelosi blasts Bush plan
Wall Street Journal: Diabetes Expert to Testify on Avandia
Wall Street Journal: Senator Circulates Fuel Proposal
Wall Street Journal: FDA Enters Congressional Spotlight
Washington Post: Key Aide To Bush Will Resign Next Month
Washington Post: Space Shuttle Union Votes To Strike
Washington Post: Immigration Bill Backers Hopeful
Washington Times: Bartlett to leave White House team
Washington Times: Opposition to amnesty pays for state GOPs
Washington Times: George Allen rushes to aid Republican candidates
WBNG (Binghamton): Norwich Forum Addresses Power Line Project
WBZ (Boston): Video: Keller @ Large: Congressional Candidate Jamie Eldridge - Part 1
WBZ (Boston): Video: Keller @ Large: Candidate Jamie Eldridge - Part 2
WCAX (Burlington): Sanders, Welch: Medicare Part D rife with snafus
WCBS (New York): Rep. Weiner Wants Helicopter Ban In Manhattan
WCBS (New York): Congressman Weiner Wants Helicopter Ban Over Manhattan
WCBS (New York): Video: JFK Terror Plot: Congressman King Discusses The Investigation
WCBS (New York): Politicians Call For Increase In Anti-Terror Funding
WFVR: Video: Kagen Tours Greenleaf Dairy Farm
WHEC (Rochester, NY): Funding for increased law enforcement in Rochester announced
WHO (Des Moines): Bishops press G-8 leaders for "bold" action
Wichita Eagle: House keeps pet projects from scrutiny
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader: Carney wants immigration agency fixed
WLS (Chicago): Almost 2 years later, debate rages over whether Katrina is still killing
WMAQ (Chicago): Video: City Desk: Sen. Dick Durbin talks with Carol Marin (Pt. 1)
WMAQ (Chicago): Video: City Desk: Sen. Dick Durbin talks with Carol Marin (Pt. 2)
WNBC (New York): Video: Terror Plot Thwarted At Kennedy Airport
WNBC (New York): Rep. Weiner Looks To Ban Helicopters Over Manhattan
WOWK (Huntington): Energizing And Challenging Democratic Women
WQAD (Moline, IL): Congressman considering Bradley presidency
WQAD (Moline, IL): Immigration bill would help students with citizenship quest
WREG (Memphis): Debate continues over immigration reform measure
WSB (Atlanta): Former WSB Investigative Reporter Running For U.S. Senate
WTOC (Savannah): Senator Saxby Chambliss Speaks at National Guard Conference
WTOK (Meridian): Pickering Issues Statement on Immigration Bill
WTVJ (Miami): Shuttle Workers Move To Strike At Kennedy Space Center
WVIR (Charlottesville): George Allen Dabbling in Politics Again?
WXIA (Atlanta): Video: Reporter Announces Bid for Senate

Weekend Catch-Up - Continued

Note: As you may be aware, I took the weekend off from updating CongressionalNews and though it appears in reverse order, the following represents a continuation of my attempt to cover the headlines which I've missed.

ABC (Political Radar): Bush gears up for G8 Summit, lays out global initiatives
ABC News: TB Case Raises Border Security Questions
Anchorage Daily News: GAO: U.S. gives oil companies good deals
Anderson (IN) Herald Bulletin: Local Realtors call on Congress
Arizona Republic: Business snubs state migrant bill
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: House Democrats sidestep their own rule to shield lawmakers' pet projects from scrutiny
Athens (GA) Banner-Herald: Candidates in 10th District race: Hard line on the border
Atlantic City Press: Larry Flynt hunts for political sex scandal
Battle Creek Enquirer: Consumers look for Congress to bring gas prices down
Bismarck Tribune: New rules against disturbing bald eagles proposed
Boston Globe: Fighting for rights, mourning a fighter
Boston Herald: Ted K to Bush's rescue on immigration bill
Boston Herald: Editorial: Nanny turns out the light
Boston Herald: Rice says Cheney supports Bush policy against using military force in Iran
Boston Herald: Bush defends proposed missile defense system
Boston Herald: Dems have tough time enacting changes
Casper Star-Tribune: Bison buffer idea doesn't gain traction
Cincinnati Enquirer: Tower staffing angers U.S. rep.
Corpus Christi Caller Times: Tom DeLay's brother helped in county's lobbying effort
Del Rio News Herald: Congressman opens local office
Delaware News Journal: Medicare alternative may face cutbacks
Dodge City (KS) High Plains Journal: Good news for disaster-affected wheat producers
Dodge City (KS) High Plains Journal: Wheat growers applaud disaster assistance vote
Eugene (OR) Register-Guard: Protesters want immigration to be given priority
Everette (WA) Daily Herald: Military Pay raise of 3.5% in 2008 fiscal bill
Everette (WA) Daily Herald: James McCusker: Congress is answering to the wrong people
Everette (WA) Daily Herald: Jim Hoagland: Don't give immigration a bad name
Flint Journal: Ceremony formally dedicates veterans cemetery
Fox News: Bush Urges Congress to Pass Immigration Reform Bill
Galveston Daily News: Challenger announces bid for Paul?s district
Idaho Statesman: Popkey: Finally, some signs of hope for downwinders
KARE (Minneapolis): Chaska police chief takes on Congress in battle over gun data
KATC (Lafayette): Road Home gap at $5 B; state pressed to contribute from surplus
KOLD (Tucson): Main Post Office Re-named To Honor Mo Udall
KRIS (Corpus Christi): Local attorney may run for Senate (w/ Video)
KSEE (Fresno): Town hall meetings planned to discuss immigration reform - video included
KSFN (Fresno): Valley Teen Gets 'Congressional' Appointment to College
KSHB (Kansas City): Schlozman to break silence before Senate judiciary panel
KTUU (Anchorage): Wage adjustment may be canceled
KYW (Philadelphia): Video: Support For Bucks County National Veterans Cemetery Strong
KYW (Philadelphia): Video: Local Vets Push For Final Resting Place In Bucks County
Lafayette (IN) Journal: Judge won't drop Bush threat charge, clears way for Buddhi trial
Las Cruces Sun-News: 'Washingtonienne' blogger files for bankruptcy
Los Angeles Times: Showing the U.S.' best features
Los Angeles Times: Unions split over immigration bill
Los Angeles Times: Immigrant rights protesters rally at Capitol
Los Angeles Times: A sudden barrage of ideas from Bush
Los Angeles Times: Immigration activists rally at Capitol
Marion (OH) Star: Burt a member of National Republican Congressional Committee's Business Advisory Council
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Most want school reform act reformed - or killed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: World leaders prepare to sweat it out at climate talks
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Editorial: Don't pave the forest primeval
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Editorial: Senate: Press hard on Minnesota angle
Modesto Bee: Condit balancing lawsuits in New York and Arizona
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Statement from Blanco's office on Road Home money
New York Post: Bush's Green Goal
New York Times: Bush Accuses Opponents of Immigration Bill of Fear-Mongering
New York Times: Thousands Rally for Changes to Immigration Bill
News & Observer: Bush promotes immigration bill
Ocala Star-Banner: Farmhand paralegal bridges two worlds
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: Opinion: U.S. must not ignore a dangerous percentage
Pueblo Chieftain: Loose ends linger over Aurora deal
Pueblo Chieftain: Growth under Fry-Ark tied to Fountain woes
Redding (CA) Record Searchlight: Bush pushes climate, Africa, AIDS policies
Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin: State Rep. Atkins decides against U.S. Senate run
Salt Lake Tribune: Immigrations Democratic Fix
Santa Fe New Mexican: U.S. Senate: For energy money, a 'run uphill'
Scranton Times-Tribune: What’s next for Interstate 81?
Seattle Times: Wall divides Republican Party factions
Tacoma News Tribune: Like many people, state Hispanics find immigration bill controversial
Ventura County Star: Costly cleanup process has many steps
Wall Street Journal: Senate Set to Slug It Out Over Immigration
WANE (Fort Wayne): Guest farmworkers say they're being cheated
Washington Post: Cheney Backs Diplomacy on Iran Program, Rice Affirms
Washington Post: Bush Calls on Iran to Release Detained U.S. Citizens
Washington Post: Bush Previews European Trip Initiatives
Washington Post: Former Congressman to Head Efforts to Bring Liberals to the Polls
Washington Post: Legal Residents Dismayed Over Latest Measures
Washington Post: Employers Oppose Hiring Provisions in Immigration Bill
Washington Post: Federal Diary: Congress Weighs Using Nest Eggs as Agents of Change
Washington Post: Cheney Wants Visitors to Remain a Mystery
Washington Post: Out of Unenforceable Laws, Amnesties Are Born
Washington Post: Backers of Immigration Bill More Optimistic
Washington Times: Verification rules to aid employer prosecutions
Washington Times: Bush scolds balking GOP
WCAX (Burlington): Bush proposes rules to curb abuse in student loan industry
WCBS (New York): Video: Homeland Security Committee Member Speaks On Airport Security
Wichita Eagle: Illegal students await immigration plan
Winston-Salem Journal: Congress looking at reducing pay to providers of Medicare Advantage fee-for-service plans
Worcester Telegram: Bush support eroding
WTVY (Dothan, AL): Changes in Dothan Air Service

From the Overnight through Mid-Day

ABC (Political Punch): Bartlett Jumping Ship
Atlantic City Press: Gates: Iraq won't make U.S. neglect Asia
Bangor Daily News: Allen back in Portland for rally
Bangor Daily News: Former defense secretary, Maine native heads Washington business
Benton County (AR) Record: Defense bill includes Rogers company's project
Boston Globe: Pelosi wants to pass CO2 bill this year
Boston Globe: African Union hasn't yet approved large Darfur force
Boston Herald: Bush pressures lawmakers to pass immigration bill
CBS News: Video: Dan Bartlett Is Stepping Down
Charleston (WV) Gazette: Unger’s slogan: ‘We can do better’
Christian Science Monitor: Why so few bomb-safe US military trucks in Iraq?
Christian Science Monitor: FEMA 'more prepared' than before Katrina
Christian Science Monitor: G-8 to take up climate change
CNBC: Video: Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez discusses the recent jobs report and immigration reform
C-SPAN: Video: President Bush Remarks on International Development
C-SPAN: Video: Interior Department Press Conference on National Parks Initiatives
Detroit News: Dr. Death's freedom rekindles debate
Eugene (OR) Register-Guard: Lawmaker's sale of land never reported
Fort Collins Coloradoan: Markey makes campaign official
Fox News: Capitol Hill Blogger Who Posed for Playboy Files Bankruptcy
Fox News: Video: White House Press Sec'y on Pres. Bush's support for immigration
Fox News: Video: Critics of immigration reform bill say the public does not support it
Fox News: Video: G-8 Agenda?
Huntington Herald-Dispatch: Women from around U.S. in Charleston for democratic convention
Kansas City Star: Bush climate plan called all talk, no action
KELO (Sioux Falls): Johnson Urges Progress With Keeble
Kennebec Journal: Allen wants 2008 Senate race to focus on issues
KHBS (Fort Smith): Monument Planned For Former Slave Who Became Marshal
KLEW (Lewiston, ID): Sali says jury still out on cause of global warming
KNSD (San Diego): Proposed Bill Includes $282M For Camp Pendleton
KSEE (Fresno): Town hall meetings planned to discuss immigration reform - video included
Lexington Herald-Leader: Holsinger gave $23,000 to GOP, its candidates
Logansport (IN) Pharos-Tribune: Bill will give more options at the pump
Los Angeles Times: Putin takes a swipe at U.S. 'imperialism'
Mexico (MO) Ledger: McCaskill discusses health care and other issues with local veterans
Midland (MI) Daily News: Camp opposes immigration reform proposal in Senate
Midland (MI) Daily News: Camp learns about dollars, financial sense at Dow High
Midland (MI) Daily News: Dow High students win congressional art prizes
Minden (LA) Press-Herald: McCrery in Minden
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Anti-war activist's land near Bush ranch for sale, but not to everyone
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: State Rep. Atkins decides against U.S. Senate run
Monterey County (CA) Herald: S. Korea's Roh says offer unheeded
Morris Daily Herald: Post office officially named for Terando
MSNBC (Scarborough Country): Video: Americans want out of Iraq
MSNBC (Scarborough Country): Video: Will the GOP continue to back Bush?
MSNBC (Scarborough Country): Vote: Should Bush create an exit strategy?
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Federal judge returning to bench
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Katrina death rates murky
New York Times: Agent at Border, Aware, Let In Man With TB
New York Times: Plame Sues C.I.A. for Blocking Her Memoir
New York Times: Administration Rebukes Putin on His Policies
New York Times: Top Bush Aide Is Leaving the White House
Newport News Daily Press: Veterans groups support Webb bill
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: DNC's Dean rallies Dems, slams Bush with W.Va. visit
Portland (ME) Press Herald: Charges to be dropped in Bush estate incident
Roanoke Times: Allen forms Republican PAC, Good Government Action Fund
Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin: U.S. attorney out fighting crime
San Jose Mercury News: Free speech or Marine misconduct?
Seattle Times: U.S. real-estate woes may deepen until '08
Sedona Red Rock News: Congressional candidates reshuffle
Springfield (MO) News-Leader: New Jersey executive rejects University of Missouri presidency
Stars & Stripes: Navy IAs get better perks, but no medals
Stars & Stripes: Closed bases draw Korean activists' ire
Stars & Stripes: Army increasing enlistment bonuses
Stars & Stripes: U.S. Army unit taps into problem of getting water to run
Stars & Stripes: Discharged gay sailor joins lobbying group
Stars & Stripes: Gates to visit officials, U.S. base in Kyrgyzstan
Stars & Stripes: COLA set to drop across most of Europe
The Hill (Pundit Blog): Bush Attacks Unpatriotic Conservative Republicans
The Hill: Congress Can Help Families, Individuals Dealing with Autism (Reps. Doyle, Smith, Engel, and Pickering)
The Hill: Environmental Defense: Talk Is Cheap, President Must Back Emissions Legislation
The Hill: Sunlight Foundation launches billboard campaign on campaign-finance transparency
Vancouver Columbian: Baird seeks comment period on casino plan
Wall Street Journal: White House Unveils New Climate Strategy
Wall Street Journal: Russia, U.S. Step Up Nuclear-Control Drive
Washington Post: Boehner Leads Effort to Polish GOP 'Brand'
Washington Post: Saving Darfur, Multiple Steps at a Time
Washington Post: Dana Milbank: As the World Warms, the White House Aspires
Washington Post: Repairs Don't Allay Fears of Next Storm
Washington Post: Libby's Lawyers Argue Against Prison as Fitzgerald Seeks 30 Months
Washington Post: Senior Bush Aide Dan Bartlett to Resign
Washington Post: Transcript: Bush Statement on Bartlett's Departure
Washington Post: Rice Insists Cheney Supports Diplomacy for Iran
Washington Times: Bush releases climate proposal
Washington Times: GOP tries to make English official
Washington Times: Anti-war veteran might lose status
Washington Times: Colleges veer left for '07 speakers
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Interns sought for Grassley's office
Wichita Falls Times Record: Bush defends proposed missile defense system before traveling to Europe for summit
WKJG (Fort Wayne): Souder Meets With Citilink Board
WLKY (Louisville): Anti-Abortion Groups Disparage Yarmuth Speech
WPDE (Florence): United States Transportation Secretary visits the Grand Strand

First Post, Continued

ABC (Political Radar): Dan Bartlett Departs
Asheville Citizen-Times: Graham's legacy celebrated (new video added)
Asheville Citizen-Times: Ruth Graham too ill to attend ceremony
Asheville Citizen-Times: The life of the Rev. Billy Graham
Asheville Citizen-Times: Billy Graham on 3 former presidents
Asheville Citizen-Times: Voices: The Billy Graham Library dedication ceremony
Athens (GA) Banner-Herald: Iraq drives 10th District debate
Aurora (IL) Beacon-News: Lauzen eyes run for Congress
Baltimore Sun: Hill weighs FHA lifeline to pressed borrowers
Baytown (TX) Sun: Congressmen concerned about immigration act
CBS News: Dedication Of The Rev. Billy Graham's Library Draws Quite A Crowd
Chicago Sun-Times: It's still 'snail mail' in Chicago
Chicago Tribune: Postal problems start with records
Coldwater (MI) Daily Reporter: Congressman Walberg spends time in Branch, Hillsdale counties
Des Moines Register: Kalona workers to get training aid
Detroit News: Thomas Sowell: Don't let demagoguery beat data on gas prices
Elmira Star-Gazette: Senate committee approves Fire Scout funding for Schweizer
Fox News: Top Bush Aide Dan Bartlett Heads to Private Sector
Fox News: Video: Capitol Hill hearing planned on jet-setting TB patient
Green Valley (AZ) News & Sun: Legislation would revise mining law
Green Valley (AZ) News & Sun: Immigration reform needs to pass this year, House majority leader Steny Hoyer says
Greenville (SC) News: Sen. Jim DeMint: Immigration: Solutions needed, not empty promises
Houston Chronicle: Energy ads beat up on the '70s
Houston Chronicle: SEC chief goes after 'soft dollar' deals
Houston Chronicle: Local groups oppose Bush nominee over racial slur
KAIT (Jonesboro): Griffin Out as State's U.S. Attorney
Kane County (IL) Chronicle: Possibly 8 hopefuls for Hastert's seat
KATC (Lafayette): Road Home gap at $5 B; state pressed to contribute from surplus
KHOU (Houston): Congressman wants HPD to open its books
KPRC (Houston): Video: What Happens If U.S. Is Attacked?
KVIA (El Paso): Cornyn announces grant for health center in El Paso
Los Angeles Daily News: Plame sues CIA, cites a right to free speech
Los Angeles Times: Senate bill puts secret detention system to the test
Los Angeles Times: Unions split over immigration bill
Los Angeles Times: Senate bill's critics fear longer detentions for migrants
Los Angeles Times: General doubtful on assessment deadline
Marshfield (WI) News Herald: Attorney General: Wisconsins abortion law remains unenforceable
MSNBC: White House advisor Bartlett stepping down
New York Times: Congress Wants to Define Exactly What Abusive Tax Shelters Are
New York Times: The Energy Challenge: Where Now, for the Wind?
New York Times: Senate Panel Questions C.I.A. Detentions
New York Times: Bush Proposes Goals on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Norwich (NY) Evening Sun: Arcuri to hold public hearing on power line issues
Omaha World-Herald: Nelson calls problems with Russia solvable
Orlando Sentinel: A lofty Experience at Kennedy Space Center
Philadelphia Inquirer: A presidential library dedication for Billy Graham
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: Yogurt mogul backs mayor for Senate
Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch: George Allen's PAC will help conservatives
Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch: Two candidates for assembly gain U.S. senator's support
Rutland Herald: Leahy, Welch, on overseas trip, say Iraq war skewing Mideast priorities
San Francisco Chronicle: Head of NASA downplays global warming
Seattle Times: Bid for a carbon-neutral House
Sioux City Journal: Mayne remembered as public servant, servant of God
St George Spectrum: Hatch, Matheson come to Cedar City’s aid
St Paul Pioneer Press: Nasa Views On Climate Change
Summit (CO) Daily News: Colo. Congressmen want aerial wildfire-fighting plan speeded up
Vacaville (CA) Reporter: Rio Vista renaming post office for hero
Washington Post: Senators Seek Legal Review of CIA Methods
Washington Post: Top Bush Aide Leaving White House
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Conservation debate to shape farm bill reauthorization
WBBM (Chicago): Video: Congressional Hearing On Poor Postal Service; Chicago Has Nation's Worst
WBBM: Residents Sound Off About City's Poor Mail Service
WBTV (Charlotte): Billy Graham Dedication Video: Part 1: Billy Graham Library Dedication
WBTV (Charlotte): Billy Graham Dedication Video: Part 2: Mayor McCrory and Gov. Easley Speak
WBTV (Charlotte): Billy Graham Dedication Video: Part 3: Ricky Skaggs & Franklin Graham
WBTV (Charlotte): Billy Graham Dedication Video: Part 4: Former President Jimmy Carter
WBTV (Charlotte): Billy Graham Dedication Video: Part 5: Former President Bill Clinton
WBTV (Charlotte): Billy Graham Dedication Video: Part 6: Former Presdient George H. W. Bush & Wintley Phipps
WBTV (Charlotte): Billy Graham Dedication Video: Part 7: Billy Graham Speaks
WBTV (Charlotte): Video: Recapping the Billy Graham Library Dedication
Wichita Eagle: Bush tells Talabani US firm on Iraq aid
Wichita Eagle: White House follows new path to secrecy
WRAL (Raleigh): State Farmers Say They Support U.S. Immigration Reform
WSYR (Syracuse): “The Ground Truth” Goes Inside the Iraq War
WTVD (Durham): Charles Gibson Talks About Billy Graham (w/ Video)

Congressional People & First Post News

Aberdeen (SD) American News: Disaster declaration now includes Marshall County
Aberdeen (SD) American News: Herseth Sandlin at Boys State
Anchorage Daily News: Some call Stevens vulnerable
Argus Leader: War protesters press case at Herseth Sandlin office
Arizona Republic: Kyl's blocking of open-government bill has advocates irate
Ashtabula (OH) Star Beacon: Ashtabula-Canada lake freight ferry service speeds ahead
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Immigration bill foes protest
Billings Gazette: GE plans to open operations center in a Montana city
Birmingham News: Drought turning farms to wasteland
Boston Globe: Kerry will appeal charge he broke campaign spending cap
Buffalo News: Fire Department grant to be used for prevention
Burlington Free Press: Plainfield clinic wins funding
Burlington Free Press: Sanders wants guaranteed health care for all children
Cincinnati Enquirer: Davis opposes immigration bill
Corpus Christi Caller Times: Local lawyer Mikal Watts plans bid against U.S. Sen. Cornyn
Deseret Morning News: Bennett plugs health-care bill
Detroit Free Press: Carmakers weigh Levin fuel rules
Dodge City (KS) High Plains Journal: AFBF presents "Golden Plow" to Sen. Saxby Chambliss
Erie Times-News: Casey, others want focus on Iraq report
Fallon County (MT) Times: Rehberg rep. in Baker
Fargo Forum: Byron on base
Fort Collins Coloradoan: Idea to tweak No Child act is a good start
Fort Dodge (IA) Messenger: Grassley assesses chances for bill
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Kennedy gets some GOP kudos on immigration
Hagerstown Herald-Mail: She's prepared for Annapolis
Hartford Courant: DeLauro s Office Receives Suspicious Envelope
KATU (Portland, OR): Lawmaker faces criticism over questionable land sale
KBTX (Bryan): WWII Vet Receives Medal More Than 60 Years After Service
KFSN (Fresno): CA Congressman Leading Effort to Find Why Honey Bees are Disappearing in the Valley
KPIC (Roseburg, OR): Senator visits Roseburg V.A. Medical Center
KTEN (Sherman): U.S. Senator James Inhofe Talks About The War, Gas Prices
KVBC (Las Vegas): Senator Reid tackles 'No Child Left Behind'
Louisville Courier-Journal: Spalding University invite of Yarmuth criticized
Louisville Courier-Journal: Group plans billboard to goad McConnell
Minden (LA) Press-Herald: Miller announces House bid
MSNBC (Countdown): Video: The politics of progress
MSNBC: Help for bank overdraft fees
Nashua Telegraph: Hodes foresees ‘horrible' summer in Iraq
New Haven Register: Terror scare at DeLauro's office
New York Newsday: Schumer adding to sewage-improvement bill
Orlando Sentinel: Nelson calls for Darfur no-fly zone, peacekeepers in Sudan and nearby Chad
Pueblo Chieftain: Congressional field hearing Worth attending
Pueblo Chieftain: Hearing to look at Fry-Ark impacts
Quad City Times: Grassley on Iraq: Give us the straight scoop
Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch: What Warner had to say about Iraq
Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin: Klobuchar seeks answers about whether DOJ targeted Heffelfinger
Rockford Register Star: Durbin blasts oil profiteering during visit to Rockford
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Cantwell: Feds should crack down on oil price gouging
Shamokin (PA) News-Item: Unite Here hands out pins, awards
Shreveport Times: McCrery's visit draws questions about troops and Iraq War
Shreveport Times: Chambers offer seminar about trade opportunities
St Paul Pioneer Press: NPR joins royalties fight
Taos News: Domenici delivers $2.8 million for Regional Command Center
Tri-Valley (CA) Herald: Tracy Unified students take home lab awards
Tulsa World: Sullivan bucks Bush plan for immigration
Wall Street Journal: Michigan Senator Circulates Fuel Proposal
Washington Times: RNC faces donor falloff, fires solicitors
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Braley tours ethanol plant
Wichita Eagle: Top Bush aide leaving White House
WLBT (Jackson): Immigration Protesters Rally At Lott's Office
WNWO (Toledo): Veterans Speak-Out on VA Care
WXIA (Atlanta): Perdue in Protesters' Sights
WXIA (Atlanta): Video: Perdue in Protesters' Sights
Yankton (SD) Press & Dakotan: Herseth Sandlin Meets With FSA Officials
Yankton (SD) Press & Dakotan: Grassley-Dorgan Bill Seeks Farm Program Payment Limitations