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Iran
Poll: Americans Favor Diplomacy Over Israeli Attack On Iran
As tensions rise over Iran's nuclear program, a majority of Americans want Israel and the U.S. to pursue diplomacy over military action.
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Libya
U.S., UK and France: Qaddafi Must Comply With No-Fly Zone
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President Barack Obama and his British and French counterparts are demanding that Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi immediately comply with a U.N. Security Council resolution creating a no-fly zone aimed at protecting civilians from attacks.
Obama phoned British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy Thursday evening after the Security Council vote on the resolution authorizing the no-fly zone and "all necessary measures" to protect the Libyan people from Qaddafi's forces, the White House said in a statement.
Topics: Arab League, Barack Obama, China, David Cameron, Libya, Muammar Qaddafi, Nicolas Sarkozy, Russia, democratic reforms, no-fly zone
Roundup
TPMDC Morning Roundup
Dems To Vote On Jobless Benefits With WV's Goodwin Sworn In
Senate Democrats are set to vote on an extension of unemployment benefits today, following the swearing-in of Sen.-designate Carte Goodwin (D-WV). The Associated Press reports: "Democrats have stripped the unemployment insurance measure down to the bare essentials for Tuesday's vote, which is a do-over of a tally taken late last month. With West Virginia Democrat Carte Goodwin poised to claim the seat of the late Robert Byrd, two Republicans will be needed to vault the measure over the filibuster hurdle. Maine GOP moderates Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins are expected to provide the key votes to create a filibuster-breaking tally on a key procedural test."
Obama's Day Ahead
President Obama will receive the presidential daily briefing at 9:45 a.m. ET, and meet at 10:15 a.m. ET with senior advisers. At 11 a.m. ET, he will hold a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron. He will host a working lunch at 12:20 p.m. ET with Prime Minister Cameron and Vice President Biden. Obama and Cameron will hold a joint press conference at 2 p.m. ET.
Topics: 2010 elections, Arizona, Barack Obama, David Cameron, Elena Kagan, Immigration, Joe Biden, Michele Bachmann, Roundup, Supreme Court, Supreme Court vacancy, Tea Party, Tea Party Caucus
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