"Bipartisanship cannot mean simply that Democrats give up everything."

In a rare appearance in the White House briefing room, President Obama challenges Republicans to engage with Democrats on health care reform and a forthcoming jobs bill.

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  1. Obama Pleads for Bipartisanship in Rare Press Conference

    The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room Tuesday, where he delivered some strong words to Republicans.

    Politico | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  2. Soldier Who Came Out On TV Is Back In Uniform

    Dan Choi, the Arabic-speaking guardsman who outed himself on The Rachel Maddow Show, had to ditch plans to speak at a DADT seminar because he got called up.

    Gawker | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  3. Critics Cry "Nanny State" Over First Lady's Campaign to End Childhood Obesity

    Disney approves, but critics are assailing the program for injecting the federal government into local and personal decision-making.

    ABC | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  4. We're Totally Snover the Blizzard Headlines

    Enough already.

    The Washington Post | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  5. Europe Will Rescue Greece

    Leaders of the EU's central banks are planning talks so they can lay out a plan to rescue Greece from debt that has been undermining investors' confidence and wreaking havoc on world markets. 

    The Associated Press | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  6. Gibbs Needs to Pick Up Eggs, Milk, Bread, Hope, Change 

    And he's got the whole list inked on his hand, just in case he forgets anything. 

    Talking Points Memo | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  7. Jailed American Missionaries Say U.S. Isn't Doing Enough to Free Them

    The Idaho-based missionaries accused of trying to spirit Haitian orphans out of the country say the missionaries who visit them in prison are their only source of information.

    The New York Times | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  8. Meghan McCain Slams Tea Party for "Innate Racism"

    And the comment isn't going to do her father any favors in his upcoming re-election campaign.

    The Raw Story | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  9. What's Going On with Gov. Paterson?

    As rumors fly that a "bombshell" story is about to break about David Paterson, the New York governor maintains that he still plans to seek re-election in the fall.

    NPR | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  10. Tea Party Candidate Could Pull Off Stunning Upset In Texas Gubernatorial Race

    The Lone Star State has some of the most conservative incumbents in the country, but even secessionists aren't immune to Tea Party challengers.

    Politico | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  11. Gmail Gets More Social

    Google is expected to unveil new social media features for Gmail at a press conference later today.

    Mashable | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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  12. Michael Jackson's Family Braces for Ugly Trial

    Commentators suggest that the Jacksons had been hoping for a murder charge against Michael Jackson's doctor so they could pin the death on someone else and get on with the business of monetizing MJ's legacy.

    HecklerSpray | Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

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