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GOP Sen. Cornyn: ‘The Two Sonia Sotomayors’; Judge is ‘Steady but Confusing’

ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: With Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee wrapping up today, Republican senators are settling on a final strategy on approaching a nominee who seems certain to be approved -- while trying to set the terms for the next debate. On ABCNews.com’s “Top Line” today, a member of the committee, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, expressed frustration with what he sees as a disconnect between speeches Sotomayor has given, and her performance this week under questioning by senators.

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July 16, 2009 in Top Line | Permalink | User Comments (7)

They're Baaack -- New 'Harry and Louise' Ad Is for Health Care Reform

The new $4 million ad airing this weekend on the Sunday talk shows comes from the original producer of the first series, and is sponsored by two large insurance companies, Families USA and PhRMA. The ad will run for several weeks on cable and broadcast networks.

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July 16, 2009 in Bill Clinton, Congress, Health Care, Hillary Clinton, Obama Agenda, Senate | Permalink | User Comments (21)

Health care by August? YES WE CAN!

Daschle and Dems invoke Obama's campaign slogan on health reform, and dispute CBO on whether health care reform saves the taxpayer money.

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July 16, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (5)

Reid: DNC Ads Are "Waste of Money"

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid slammed the Democratic National Committee for running ads targeting moderate Democratic senators on health care.

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CBO Sees No Net Federal Cost Savings in Dem Health Plans

One of the main arguments made by the President and others for investing in health reform now is that it will save the federal government money in the long run by containing costs. Turns out that may not be the case, according to Doug Elmendorf, director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

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July 16, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (43)

The Note: Pitches and Presses -- Obama Steps Up Pressure on Health Care

It’s a fresh pitch and a full-court press from the Obama White House on health care, as stakeholders start giving up their seats at the table, and new polls show signs of softening support for the president’s top priority, ABC News senior political reporter Rick Klein writes Thursday in The Note. And with Day Four of Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings upon us, is it time to start thinking about the next fight instead?

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July 16, 2009 in Health Care, Obama Agenda, The Note | Permalink | User Comments (85)

The Note's Must-Reads for Thursday, July 16, 2009

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’ CARRIE HALPERIN, JAYCE HENDERSON, CLAUDIA MORALES, GEORGIA DAWKINS,...

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July 16, 2009 in The Note Must-Reads | Permalink | User Comments (0)