On the Radar: February 19, 2010

"Bipartisan Commission Is Established to Cut Debt "
By Jackie Calmes, The New York Times
President Obama on Thursday officially established a bipartisan commission to propose ways by December to rein in the growing national debt, despite reluctance in both parties to tackling the politically charged issue in a midterm election year....Continue Reading

"Obama keeps all-Democratic health care option open"
By Charles Babington, Associated Press
The White House signaled Thursday that an aggressive, all-Democratic strategy for overhauling the nation's health care system remains a serious option, even as President Barack Obama invites Republicans to next week's televised summit to seek possible compromises...Continue Reading

"Conservative Group Targets GOP Sen. Bennett"
By Naftali Bendavid, The Wall Street Journal
It’s another warning from conservatives to the GOP. FreedomWorks, the conservative group led by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, today endorsed Mike Lee, the Republican challenger taking on Sen. Bob Bennett (R., Utah)...Continue Reading

Posted: Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:36pm