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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 6/3/2009
TPMDC Morning Roundup
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Obama Visiting Muslim World; Bin Laden Puts Out New Message Against Him President Obama has arrived in Saudi Arabia for a multi-nation tour in the Arab world, most notably including a speech addressed to all Muslims tomorrow in Egypt. And just in time for Obama's arrival, Osama bin Laden has ...
politico.com - 6/3/2009
'PRESIDENT OBAMA: Shukran'
— politico.com — Obama's belief in the power of his personal ties to the Arab and Muslim world was a... theme early in his political career, but vanished for most of the presidential campaign. It's return, which began in earnest in Turkey , has been widely noted ... (more) 'PRESIDENT OBAMA: Shukran'

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Majority of Americans Favor Sotomayor Confirmation
gallup.com - 6/2/2009
Majority of Americans Favor Sotomayor Confirmation
— gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans are generally supportive of President Barack Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to... the U.S. Supreme Court. A majority of Americans, 54%, say they would like to see the Senate confirm her to the Court, according to a ... (more) Majority of Americans Favor Sotomayor Confirmation

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Obama plans to reach out to Muslim world
usatoday.com - 6/3/2009
Obama plans to reach out to Muslim world
— usatoday.com — President Obama's four-nation trip begins today in Saudi Arabia and ends Sunday in France. A look at... his schedule: Wednesday - Saudi Arabia Obama meets with King Abdullah in Riyadh. Thursday - Egypt The president speaks to the Muslim people from Cairo ... (more) Obama plans to reach out to Muslim world

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Talking Points Memo — ... The release of a new Osama bin Laden audiotape coincides with Obama's Middle Eastern trip. That and the day's other political news in the TPMDC Morning Roundup. ...

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