HEADLINES

1. Obama backs Israel plan with pre-1967 border

   Speaking at the State Department, Obama made his first broad attempt to place the Middle East's wave of popular uprisings in the context of American interests and values.
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2. GOP blocks Obama court pick Liu

   The vote to approve Goodwin Liu, Obama's appellate court nominee, fell eight short, setting a new precedent.
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3. Pelosi: 'We have a plan. It's called Medicare.'

   House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she will not support any Medicare benefit cuts.
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4. The Fix: Will 2012 be another wave election?

   New data from Gallup affirms the sense that voters are restless and that incumbents need to watch their collective backs.
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5. Fact Checker: Does Newt still believe the GOP's Medicare plan is 'radical'?

   Gingrich says he's sorry for calling the Paul Ryan's Medicare plan "radical." But, judging by his words, he still believes that.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY

President Obama discussing the Middle East at the State Deparment:

"Precisely because of our friendship, it is important that we tell the truth: the status quo is unsustainable, and Israel must act boldly to advance a lasting peace. The dream of a Jewish and democratic state cannot be fulfilled with permanent occupation."

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COMMENT OF THE DAY

gm2525, on Scott Wilson's "Obama: 'The status quo is not sustainable' " story:

Obama's speech sounds good on paper, but there seemed to be a few gaps. There was no mention of Saudi Arabia, whose repressive regime and its close alliance to the U.S. led to the birth of al-Qaeda. It will be interesting to hear their reaction.

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MULTIMEDIA

Video: Obama calls for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations based on 1967 borders

Chiding both the Palestinians and Israelis for contributing to what he called an 'unsustainable' status quo, PResident Obama argues that the basis for new peace talks is clear: 'a viable Palestine, and a secure Israel.'