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May 20, 2009 Politics


Senate Denies Obama Funds to Close Guantánamo
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN

The 90-to-6 vote intensifies pressure on the president to lay out a more detailed road map for closing the prison.

Credit-Card Legislation Passes House
By CARL HULSE

The overwhelming 361-to-64 vote in the House reflected the public anger over the practices of banks and credit card companies.

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Californian Would Add Wide Experience to Court
By JOHN SCHWARTZ

Carlos R. Moreno, a Supreme Court long-shot, is an admired moderate whose opinions blend the head and the heart.

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Calif. Voters Reject Budget Measures
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER

The results dealt a severe setback to the state’s fragile fiscal structure and to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.


Defense Official: Some Detainees May Go to U.S. Prisons
By ELISABETH BUMILLER

For Michele A. Flournoy, the under secretary of Defense for policy, "never'' is a long time - and way too long in the intensifying battle in Congress over what to do with the detainees in the American prison in Guantanamo Bay.

Top Republicans Balk at 'Democrat Social Party' Label
By ADAM NAGOURNEY

A former chairman of the R.N.C. -- and a prominent Republican governor -- says he opposes a resolution before the committee, referring to it as unhelpful name-calling.

Democrats Raffle Off a Presidential Dinner Date, Sort Of
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee raises funds by offering up a trip to D.C., where winners will meet the president.

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Is Obama the 'Boss'?
By DAVID BROOKS and GAIL COLLINS

The president may be taking charge of the U.S. and doing a good job, but as far as David Brooks is concerned, he’s no Bruce Springsteen.

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Credit Card Wars: A Penalty for Thrift?
By THE EDITORS

Should responsible card users be penalized for paying off their monthly balance?

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Obama Speaks at Notre Dame
President Obama confronted America’s deep divide over abortion in a commencement address that was protested by anti-abortion leaders.


Rotus: Receptionist of the United States
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Photos by Doug Mills/The New York Times


Darienne Page, 27, presides over the beehive of activity in the West Wing lobby of the White House.


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