July 9, 2009 Politics Doubts About Obama’s Economic Recovery Plan Rise Along With Unemployment By EDMUND L. ANDREWS With only a fraction of th

July 9, 2009 Politics

Doubts About Obama’s Economic Recovery Plan Rise Along With Unemployment By EDMUND L. ANDREWS With only a fraction of the recovery money actually out the door, Washington began debating the need for a second round of stimulus amid economic and political crosscurrents. Democrats Say C.I.A. Deceived Congress By SCOTT SHANE House members said the C.I.A. director told them that the agency concealed “significant actions” since 2001. ADVERTISEMENT G-8 Nations Press Iran on Nuclear Program By PETER BAKER Industrial nations set a deadline over the nuclear program, but remain vague and divided over what consequences they might try to impose. Labor Groups to Press Obama on Health Care and a Second Stimulus Effort By STEVEN GREENHOUSE Union leaders will press the president on universal health coverage, but also want to urge him to push for a second stimulus package in the wake of rising unemployment. Judiciary Panel Releases Witness List for Sotomayor Hearing By KATE PHILLIPS Democrats and Republicans release their lineup of notables for next week's confirmation hearings. More Sotomayor Documents Released By CHARLIE SAVAGE The National Archives on Thursday released more than 5,000 pages of White House documents related to Judge Sonia Sotomayor, ahead of her Supreme Court confirmation hearing next week. Obama Observes a Russian Holiday, Unwittingly Perhaps By PETER BAKER The nation celebrates a day of married love and family happiness. Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

Albany Republicans Seek to Block Paterson’s Nominee By DANNY HAKIM Senate Republicans received a temporary restraining order to prevent the lieutenant governor nominee from taking office, but the move was disputed by Democrats. Ravitch Took Oath at Brooklyn Steakhouse 12:50 PM ET Multimedia Key Players in the Sotomayor Nomination Meet the White House aides charged with pushing Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination forward, and the senators who control its fate. Related Article Key Challenges in the Health Care Debate Farhana Hossain/The New York Times The debate over health care reform legislation includes how to pay for the proposal and whether to create a new government insurance plan.

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