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What Israel needs is to be allowed to win: to finish the grisly work of "breaking the will of the Palestinians, of Hamas, to continue to fire at Israel," as Israeli Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit so aptly put it.



Hotsheet: Biden Sworn In (As A Senator)

Vice President-Elect Begins Another Term As Delaware's Senior Senator, But He'll Resign Before Inauguration Day



Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame

Washington Post: President-Elect's Vetting Team Underestimated Grand Jury Investigation Into New Mexico Governor



U.S. Spends Millions To Dole Out Bailout

Government Estimates $6.5M In January Salaries, Administrative Costs For Rescue Package



Coulter, Harry Take Each Other On

Have Words On The Early Show About Her Mention Of Him In Her New Book, And Other Matters



Hotsheet: Franken Not Expected In Washington Today

As Legal Challenges Remain In Senate Battle, Sources Say He Will Still Be In Minnesota When Congress Convenes



Hotsheet: Political Morning Bulletin

Jan. 6: CBS News' Roundup Of News, Schedules, And Key Stories On Today's Political Scene



Burris Plows Ahead In Senate Bid

Exclusive: "I'm Qualified," Illinois Governor's Pick To Replace Obama Tells The Early Show

Play VideoVideo: Burris Hits Capitol Hill



Panetta's Past Atypical For CIA Nominee

Eight-Term Congressman Knows Government, But Has Never Been An Intelligence Professional



Obama Courts GOP On Economic Plan

President-Elect Seeks Wide Support For Multibillion-Dollar Spending Package

Play VideoVideo: Obama Pushes Stimulus Plan



Hotsheet: Senator Blindsided By CIA Pick

Leon Panetta Leak Creates Snag For Obama Transition With Dianne Feinstein



Generation Y Comes To Congress

Republican Aaron Schock, 27, Already A Political Veteran, Begins Term As Illinois Congressman

Play VideoVideo: The Youngest Congressman



Treasury Sends Banks Another $15 Billion

Government Has Doled Out $187.5B In Bailout Funds To Bolster Financial System So Far


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