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Kerry shuns Hamas during Gaza visit: US senator John Kerry is part of the first visit by American politicians to the area.

Progressive leaders meet with Obama at White House

IAEA: Iran slowing down enrichment: UN’s nuclear watchdog says Tehran has “considerably slowed down” uranium enrichment.

Syria samples show more uranium: The UN nuclear agency says it has found more uranium particles in samples from the site of an alleged Syrian nuclear facility.

Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt to Run for Senate

Obama Picks His Urban Affairs Team:

Paper denies Obama race cartoon claim: Commentators, campaigners and politicians condemn a newspaper cartoon they say is a racist depiction of President Obama.

Sanford Suggests He’s Open to Taking Stimulus Money, Despite Opposition: A handful of Republican governors are considering turning down some of the money from the $787 billion package. 

So what’s the  WSJ going to do with Limbaugh’s Fairness Doctrine column?

White House: Obama Opposes 'Fairness Doctrine' Revival:

The Practical President:

Egypt opposition head ‘steps down’: Freed from jail, Ayman Nour says he will be just ordinary member of al-Ghad party.

Obama: “there will be no assistance for speculators who bought multiple homes as investments, or for people who bought homes they couldn’t afford and then tapped all their home equity.” So there, F’ing Flippers [Followup]:

Has Obama Brought More Color To The Runways?: The progress came after much work within the fashion community to raise awareness of the lack of diversity in fashion, both on the runways and in the ateliers. A series of panels spearheaded by former fashion model and model agency owner Bethann Hardison helped jump-start the conversation [...]

Most Americans Want Bush Lawbreaking Investigated: Poll:

Economic stimulus — conservative economists weigh in

US retail sales unexpectedly rise: US retail sales unexpectedly increased by 1% in January, which economists suggest is due to New Year discounting.

Happy b-day, Mr. President – Celebrating Lincoln:

Former Speaker of the Israeli Parliament Avraham Burg: “The Holocaust Is Over: We Must Rise From Its Ashes”:

Pakistan admits India attack link: A senior Pakistani official admits for the first time that deadly attacks in Mumbai were partly planned in Pakistan.

Dems worry about Burris in 2010: He hasn’t even said he’s running, but the behind-the-scenes debate is already fraught with concerns.

Media shield legislation reintroduced: The bill would prevent reporters from being forced to reveal confidential sources.

House, Senate Coordinate End-Game for Stimulus Package: The House of Representatives is pushing off a vote on the compromise measure until Friday, sources say, but the Senate could jump ahead of it and vote by Thursday evening. 

Banking CEOs offer few apologies: Testifying on Capitol Hill, eight Wall Street CEOs offer little contrition.

US engages Pakistan on unrest: Holbrooke visits tribal area while president Obama discusses regional concerns.