September 18, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: Mukasey Hearings, SCHIP Progress, Middle East

Administration. Senate Democrats threatened to hold up the confirmation of attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey until the Bush administration hands over documents requested by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Congress. Negotiators in the House and Senate neared a deal last night to expand the children's health insurance program by $35 billion.

Terrorism. The trial of the charity group Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development, charged with being an arm of Hamas and aiding terrorists, is nearing its conclusion.

World. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Jerusalem tomorrow, hoping to encourage talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

Nation. In the spring, Pope Benedict will take his first trip to the U.S. to visit New York and other cities on the East Coast.

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