Hutchison takes step toward run for Texas governor (AP)
AP - Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison took the first step Thursday toward a run for Texas governor, setting up what could be a bruising Republican primary contest in 2010 with Gov. Rick Perry.
Breaking: Matthews in contract talks (Politico)
Politico - As Politico reported today, Chris Matthews is moving closer to making a run for the Senate, and according to multiple sources, he is now in contract negotiations with NBC.Breaking: Matthews in contract talks (Politico)
Politico - As Politico reported today, Chris Matthews is moving closer to making a run for the Senate, and according to multiple sources, he is now in contract negotiations with NBC.Iraq Presidency Council approves U.S. troop pact (Reuters)
Reuters - Iraq's Presidency Council has approved a security pact with the United States that paves the way for a complete U.S. troop pullout by the end of 2011, a spokesman for the council said on Thursday.Iraq Presidency Council approves U.S. troop pact (Reuters)
Reuters - Iraq's Presidency Council has approved a security pact with the United States that paves the way for a complete U.S. troop pullout by the end of 2011, a spokesman for the council said on Thursday.Exclusive: Marvin Nicholson boards Air Force One (Politico)
Politico - Marvin Nicholson, one of the more colorful characters on the Obama and Kerry presidential campaigns, is being named White House trip director, choreographing the president's minute-by-minute movements on Air Force One and on the road.Exclusive: Marvin Nicholson boards Air Force One (Politico)
Politico - Marvin Nicholson, one of the more colorful characters on the Obama and Kerry presidential campaigns, is being named White House trip director, choreographing the president's minute-by-minute movements on Air Force One and on the road.Moonlighting as an Author Has Its Costs (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The Federal Election Commission may decide today if campaign funds or political action committees can be used to cover the costs associated with books written by candidates and lawmakers .Moonlighting as an Author Has Its Costs (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The Federal Election Commission may decide today if campaign funds or political action committees can be used to cover the costs associated with books written by candidates and lawmakers .De facto US envoy believes Obama won’t change Taiwan policy (AFP)
AFP - The de facto US envoy to Taipei said Thursday he believes President-elect Barack Obama will not change Washington's policy on Taiwan since its "consistency" has aided the island's recent prosperity.