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TPMDC Morning Roundup

Eric Kleefeld | February 2, 2011, 9:03AM

Lawmakers Press Supreme Court For Verdict On Healthcare Law
The Hill reports: "Democratic and Republican lawmakers believe the Supreme Court will ultimately decide the fate of President Obama's healthcare law, and some of them are already exerting pressure on the justices. The high-stakes lobbying comes as the Senate is scheduled to vote on a healthcare repeal bill Wednesday. That effort is expected to fall short, and the spotlight of the intense debate is expected to pivot back to the judicial branch."

Obama's Day Ahead
President Obama and Vice President Biden will receive the presidential daily briefing at 9:30 a.m. ET, and the economic daily briefing at 10 a.m. ET Obama will meet at 11 a.m. ET with senior advisers. At 11:35 a.m. ET, Obama will sign the New START Treaty. He will meet at 2:05 p.m. ET with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). Obama and Biden will meet at 3:45 p.m. ET with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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