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McChrystal Plan Intact . . . Obama's new strategy doesn't order McChrystal to wage war differently from what he outlined in August. Washington Post
Estimated TARP Cost Cut by $200B . . . Funds may be used for other domestic efforts, such as a jobs bill. Wall Street Journal
U.S. Muslim Extremism a Rising Threat . . . The number, variety and scale of recent cases suggest 2009 is the most dangerous year since 2001. Los Angeles Times
Politics
New Rules Don't End Junkets . . . Some lawmakers evade ethics rules meant to limit trips hosted by private groups and companies.
New York Times
McCain Gets His Mojo Back . . . Takes a spot on the front lines of GOP opposition to Obama. He's bipartisan no more, especially on healthcare. Los Angeles Times
Decades of White House Security Breaches . . . Secret Service trained off a 2003 document that detailed lapses in protecting president. Washington Post
Surprise! Palin Book Tour Hits Iowa . . . Is she selling books or running for president? Or both? Associated Press
National Security
Gates Sees Gradual Afghan Pullout . . . Says withdrawals are scheduled only to begin in 2011 and that a significant U.S. military presence will remain for years.
Washington Times
Is U.S. Prepared to Care for More Casualties? . . . Veterans advocates say government needs new plan to handle wounded when they come home. McClatchy Newspapers
Iraqis Make Election Deal . . . Elections are critical to Obama's hopes of withdrawing all U.S. combat troops by August 2010. McClatchy Newspapers
War Costs Small Part of Deficit . . . Obama fretted about money during speech, but limiting the mission is unlikely to make much dent in the debt. McClatchy Newspapers
Deployed Troops' Children at Risk of Angst . . . Likely to suffer behavioral, emotional and social problems due to repeated deployments. Washington Times
Money
Business Fumes Over EPA Rule . . . White House prepares to declare carbon dioxide a dangerous pollutant as leaders gather for Copenhagen summit.
Wall Street Journal
A Quarter of Workforce Could Become Temps . . . Jobs report showed boost of contract workers. Slots were found for most temp workers since '04. USA Today
Brazil to Become Major Oil Producer . . .Country invests billions to begin massive offshore oil extraction. Washington Post
NBC-Comcast Deal Threatens Broadcast TV . . . Will NBC fit into the cable giant's family? New York Times
International
Optimism Marks Opening of Climate Summit . . . Negotiators believe global deal within reach as Obama changes plan to meet with leaders at conference's conclusion. Toronto Globe and Mail
China Emissions Would Go Unverified . . . Pledge to reduce carbon emissions will not be binding or verified by others.
Washington Times
Rally in Iran Turns Violent . . . Tear gas fired during state rally marking killing of three students under former Shah.
Reuters
Morales Claims Election Landslide . . . Leftist Bolivian president claims second term by wide margin. Election seen as referendum on his radical reforms. Times of London
You Must Also Know . . .
The Roots of Hitler's Hatred of Jews . . . May have stemmed from the mistaken belief that his mother was poisoned by a Jewish doctor. Daily Telegraph
Ten Million Cans of Slim-Fast Recalled . . . Company cites possible contamination of a bacteria that can make people sick. Wall Street Journal
Errant Pilots at Odds Over Blame . . . Co-pilot blaming captain for failing to notice and resolve the overflight slipup.
Wall Street Journal
Pope Health Fears as Mass Moved . . . He'll celebrate Christmas Eve Midnight Mass two hours early so he can rest more before the big day. Times of London
Barn Fire Kills Two Men and 43 Horses . . . Stunned horse owners, trainers and stable hands visit the blackened site in Lebanon, Ohio. Associated Press
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