June 12, 2009 Politics FROM NEW YORK TIMES AMERICA

June 12, 2009 Politics

Senate Approves Tight Regulation Over Cigarettes By DUFF WILSON The bill would give the F.D.A. the power to impose potentially strict new controls on tobacco products. Regulating Tobacco Industry Is a Recent Concept Auto Dealers at Risk Turn to Washington By CARL HULSE and BERNIE BECKER Owners of the Chrysler and General Motors outlets that are being cut are appealing to lawmakers, whose role in the auto bailout gives them leverage over carmakers. ADVERTISEMENT Abuse Photos Part of Agreement on Military Spending By CARL HULSE and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN A tentative Congressional agreement on spending for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan would drop a ban on the release of photographs showing abuse of foreign prisoners held by U.S. forces. The Caucus Obama on Iranian Elections By KATE PHILLIPS The president indicates a keen interest in the outcome of the voters' choice. The Caucus Democrats Link War Spending Votes to Flu Funds By CARL HULSE As Congress prepares to vote on the war spending bill, Republicans who oppose it may face criticism for failing to approve the included $8 billion aimed at flu preparation. The Caucus Palin Takes on Letterman, Again By KATE PHILLIPS The Alaska governor continues to denounce the late-night show host, calling his remarks about her daughter degrading for all young women. Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

Obama Takes His Health Care Case to the Public By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and ROBERT PEAR President Obama vigorously defended his call for a government-sponsored health plan to compete with private insurers, countering increased skepticism on Capitol Hill. Video: Obama Defends Health Care Plan Times Topics: Health Insurance and Managed Care Multimedia The Sotomayor Tapes As a part of materials recently submitted to Congress, Sonia Sotomayor handed over video sources dating back 25 years. Related Article Bipartisan Health Care Reform Bill John Harwood of The New York Times and CNBC sits down with Senators Max Baucus and Charles Grassley to discuss a developing bipartisan health care reform bill. Related Article

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