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Cash for Clunkers Stalled . . . Wildly successful program burns through $1 billion in less than a week as buyers flood dealerships.
Chicago Tribune
House Health Deal Riles Liberals . . . Dozens say they'll vote against a plan that includes concessions to Blue Dogs. Los Angeles Times
Iranian Protestors Clash With Police . . . Tens of thousands take to the streets after a day of unrest marking the memory of Neda Soltan.
The Guardian
Politics
Key Senate Panel Won't Vote Until Fall . . . Finance Committee kicks health measure down the road as members try to come up with a bipartisan deal. Wall Street Journal
Hot Seat Awaits Lawmakers on Recess . . . Millions to be poured into effort opposing health care bill. Wall Street Journal
Was Obama Born in Kenya? . . . There is no evidence he was. There is very good evidence he was born in Hawaii. McClatchy Newspapers
Congress Bows to Obama, Nixes F-22 . . . Obama aides say battle with appropriators was major test of president's ability to turn back pork.
Washington Times
Contractors Say Stimulus Slow to Kick In . . . They say it's saved some jobs but hasn't expanded payrolls. Christian Science Monitor
Emails Show White House Role in Firings . . . Rove and other senior Bush White House officials played a greater role than thought in firing of prosecutors. Washington Post
National Security
Baghdad Mosques Hit by Car Bombs . . . At least two dozen have been reported killed so far. BBC
Afghan Teen Ordered Home After Years at Gitmo . . . Federal judge concludes he'd been held illegally and ordered him released.
McClatchy Newspapers
Obama Adviser Wants Softer Line on Sudan . . . Special envoy says to end designation of Sudan as a sponsor of terrorism. Others in administration disagree. Washington Times
Britain Initiates Iraq War Inquiry . . . Former prime minister Tony Blair will be among the witnesses. Washington Post
News on the Money
Big Bonuses at Citi, Merrill Despite Losses . . . Each lost more than $27 billion last year and received taxpayer funded bailouts from the government. Washington Times
Japan Suffering Serious Economic Woes . . . Record deflation as unemployment hits six-year high. Financial Times
Rally Spurs Stocks to 2009 High . . . Dow gained 83.74 points, or 0.9 percent, to 9154.46 - the highest close since Nov. 4.
Wall Street Journal
International
Islamist Leader Killed in Nigerian Custody . . . Government says it's a "relief" but human rights groups concerned. BBC
Suu Kyi Verdict Postponed . . . Myanmar Court says it's not ready to make a decision and delays verdict until Aug. 11. Associated Press
Suspected ETA Bomb Kills Two Police in Majorca . . . Second strike on security forces in two days by the Basque separatist group.
Wall Street Journal
Venezuela Mulls Tough Media Law . . . Journalists could be imprisoned for publishing "harmful" material. BBC
Also Today. . .
Tamiflu Linked to Side Effects in Children . . . More than half taking Tamiflu to combat swine flu suffer side effects such as nausea, insomnia and nightmares. Daily Telegraph
Routine GI Health Needs Not Met . . . The number of Army medical centers that provide timely access to routine care has hit a five-year low.
USA Today
Millions Making Career Changes . . . Many Americans are making dramatic career switches as a range of industries are shedding thousands of jobs. USA Today
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