The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday, June 2, 2009

June 02, 2009 4:38 AM

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’ PETER MARTINEZ, JAYCE HENDERSON, LAURA GREENE and GEORGIA DAWKINS

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AUTO INDUSTRY:

ABC News' Alice Gomstyn, Matthew Jaffe and Charles Herman: "GM Chief Wants Americans to See 'a Fantastic Return'" LINK

USA Today's David Jackson: "Obama vows 'hands-off' approach in GM stake" LINK

The Washington Times’ Donald Lambro: “GM bailout fuels fears of Europeanization of economy” LINK

The Washington Times’ Patrice Hill: “Experts expect long road to profitability for GM” LINK

The Hill’s Sam Youngman: “Obama says he will not manage GM” LINK

The New York Times’ Bill Vlasic and Nick Bunkley: “Obama Is Upbeat for G.M.’s Future” LINK

The Los Angeles Times’ Ken Bensinger and Martin Zimmerman: “General Motors seizes chance for a fresh start” LINK

The Los Angeles Times’ Jim Puzzanghera: “U.S. role at GM to be passive, Obama vows” LINK

The Boston Globe’s Erin Ailworth: “GM filing alters the landscape” LINK

The Boston Globe’s Joseph Williams: “Calls GM filing 'a sad day'” LINK

Bloomberg’s Linda Sandler, Chris Scinta, Bob Van Voris and Jeff Green: “GM Wins Approval to Auction Assets to Create New Automaker” LINK

Boston Herald Editorial Staff: “Government Motors” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Neil King Jr. and Sharon Terlep: “GM Collapses Into Government's Arms” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s John D. Stoll, Kevin Helliker and Neal E. Boudette: “A Saga of Decline and Denial” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Neil King Jr. and Kate Linebaugh: “Lawmakers Seek to Influence Plant Locations” LINK

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HEALTH CARE REFORM:

The Associated Press' Bree Fowler: "GM Hoping for Speedy Sale and Exit From Chapter 11" LINK

ABC News' David Chalian: "Health Care Warriors Take to the Battlefield" LINK

USA Today's Richard Wolf: "Sebelius, DeParle ready to tackle health care overhaul" LINK

The Hill’s Jeffrey Young: “White House touts economic boost from healthcare reform” LINK

The Boston Globe’s Lisa Wangsness: “Liberal groups bolster Obama healthcare plans” LINK

The Hill’s Ian Swanson: “Democrats clear decks for healthcare” LINK

The Washington Post’s Ceci Connolly and Lori Montgomery: “Economic Advisers Extol Benefits of Cutting Health-Care Spending” LINK

The New York Times’ Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Robert Pear: “Senators Set to Visit White House to Discuss Health Care Overhaul” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Janet Adamy: “Health Groups Detail Plans to Reduce Costs” LINK

PRESIDENT OBAMA, JUDGE SONIA SOTOMAYOR AND THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES:

The Washington Post’s Michael Fletcher and Shailagh Murray: “Sotomayor Prepares to Meet With Key Senators” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Jess Bravin and Justin Scheck: “Look for Sotomayor to Add Heat” LINK

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA / ADMINISTRATION:

ABC News' Jake Tapper: "POTUS Honors LGBT Pride Month by Not Supporting Same Sex Marriage, While Cheney Disagrees" LINK

ABC News' Elizabeth Gorman: "Romney Picks National Security Fight with Obama" LINK

The Washington Times’ Sean Lengell: “Geithner: U.S. will lower deficit” LINK

The New York Times’ Stephen Labaton: “Administration Is Near Finance Overhaul Plan” LINK

The Washington Post: “Obama Visits With Wounded Troops” LINK

The Washington Post’s Ariana Eunjung Cha and Annys Shin: “Geithner Tells China Its Holdings Are Safe” LINK

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

Newsweek Magazine’s Howard Fineman: “Philadelphia on the Nile: Handicapping Obama's Egypt speech” LINK

The Washington Times’ Wesley Pruden: “Walking the talk back to Arabia” LINK

The Washington Times’ Christina Bellantoni: “Obama will carry friendly message to Muslim world” LINK

The Los Angeles Times’ Christi Parsons: “Obama will try to form a personal connection in Middle East” LINK

Bloomberg’s Viola Gienger: “Gates Says U.S. Could Repel North Korean Missile” LINK

CONGRESS:

The Hill’s Silla Brush: “Lawmakers feel the ax falling on their districts” LINK

FORMER BUSH ADMINISTRATION:

ABC News’ Rick Klein: "Cheney: Bush Administration 'Passed On' Iran, N. Korea Problems" LINK

The Washington Post’s Dan Eggen: “Cheney Endorses Gay Marriage on a State-by-state Basis” LINK

DEMOCRATS/REPUBLICANS:

Newsweek Magazine’s Jacob Weisberg: “Republicanism Reimagined” LINK

The Washington Times’ Stephen Dinan and S.A. Miller: “Republicans see GM takeover as election weapon” LINK

The New York Times’ John Schwartz: “Minnesota Justices Are Skeptical in Senate Case” LINK

The Washington Post’s Ben Pershing: “New Infection Extends Byrd’s Hospital Stay” LINK

The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza: “Romney Draws Contrasts With President” LINK

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT:

USA Today's Wendy Koch: "Prefab homes sprout green designs, improve affordability" LINK

OTHER MUST-READS:

USA Today's Haya El Nasser: "Census uses foreign language to ease fears" LINK

The Hill’s Silla Brush: “Financial industry outreach as regulation looms" LINK

The Los Angeles Times’ Nicholas Riccardi: “Suspect in Kansas abortion doctor's slaying reportedly belonged to anti-government militia” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Louise Radnofsky: “New Crop of U.S. Acronyms Adds to Thistles and Tares in Language” LINK

ABC NEWS VIDEO:

"Monday WH Briefing: Jake's Q" LINK

"General Motors Bankrupt" LINK

"Obama: Saving the U.S. Auto Industry" LINK

"'View': Gushing Over Obamas' Date Night" LINK

"GM Set for Painful Rebirth" LINK

"The New GM- Government Motors" LINK

"Inside a Struggling Business" LINK

"Trading Spaces for Cheap Vacations" LINK