September 14, 2007
Earlybird Roundup: Benchmark Report, Gonzales' Last Day, Darfur Cease-Fire
Iraq. A new White House report set to be released today will reportedly show "slim progress" on key political and security benchmarks.
Administration. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales officially leaves his post at the Department of Justice today. He will deliver a departing speech at 3 p.m. EDT.
Nation. New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) told President Bush this week that he would ignore the federal rules governing the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Darfur. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir signaled he was ready to embrace a cease-fire ahead of peace talks to be held next month in Libya.
Russia. Legislators have confirmed President Vladimir Putin's appointment of Viktor Zubkov to be the new prime minister.
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