The Note’s Must-Reads for Monday, June 7, 2010
The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com
Compiled by ABC News Desk Assistants JAYCE HENDERSON, CARRIE HALPERIN, GEORGIA DAWKINS and BEN FORER
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GULF COAST OIL SPILL / ENVIRONMENT:
ABC News’ Jack Date: “National Incident Commander on BP Oil Spill: ‘It’s an Insidious War” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Carolyn Cole: “Gulf oil spill: Birds in Barataria Bay hit hard” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Tina Susman and Julie Cart: “More oil diverted to ship, but damage from slick spreads” LINK
PRESIDENT OBAMA / WHITE HOUSE:
The New York Times’ Sheryl Gay Stolberg: “White House and Allies Set to Build Up Health Law” LINK
FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
The Los Angeles Times’ Alex Rodriguez and David S. Cloud: “Afghan interior minister, top security official resign” LINK
ECONOMY / JOBS / EDUCATION:
Politico’s Maggie Haberman and Ben Smith: “In poor economy, public workers become targets” LINK
Washington Times’ Stephen Dinan: “Say when: Congress fills up on stimulus” LINK
Bloomberg’s Simon Lomax and Aaron Clark: “U.S. Ramps Up Coast Protection as BP Oil May Linger for Months” LINK
DEMOCRATS / REPUBLICANS / ELECTION 2010:
Politics Daily’s Lou Cannon: “Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina: Will Money Talk in California Republican Primary?” LINK
Politics Daily’s Jill Lawrence: “Nevada Senate: It Could Be Tea Party Favorite Sharron Angle vs. Harry Reid” LINK
The New York Times’ Jeff Zeleny: “To Avoid Voter Rage, Democrats Skip Town Halls” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Stu Woo and Jim Carlton: ‘Big States Dilute Tea-Party Strength” LINK
The Wall Street Journal’s Devlin Barrett: “New Jersey Test for Tea Party” LINK
The Washington Post’s Philip Rucker: “Haley leads Republican governor’s race in South Carolina despite sex allegations” LINK
The Los Angeles Times’ Maeve Reston and Seema Mehta: “GOP candidates turn to personal pitches in final days before primary” LINK
SENATE:
The Hill’s J. Taylor Rushing: “Senate fight over EPA resolution to highlight first week after recess” LINK
OTHER:
The Washington Post’s Scott Higham and Peter Finn: “At least $500 million has been spent since 9/11 on renovating Guantanamo Bay” LINK
ABC NEWS VIDEOS:
“Interview with Adm. Thad Allen” LINK
“Interview with Sens. Kerry and Coryn (Part 1) LINK
“Environmentalists: ‘Should be a Wake Up Call” LINK
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Sen. DeMint: GOP Race Could Go Until Convention
Obama Avoids Questions on Contraception Rule
anyone interested in the flotilla incident should watch the Al Jazzera station on June 10th at 9PM. The captain of the ship that was attacked will be giving an interview. So far we are only hearing one side of the story since the government feels that Israel should investigate itself.
Posted by: Lee Morgan | June 7, 2010, 11:49 pm 11:49 pm