Daily Democratic Wire 7-20-2009

George Wenschhof

Today, President Barack Obama will continue to talk health care reform - he will talk with NBC Today's Meredith Vieira and PBS's Jim Lehrer. The president will also deliver some remarks at a event at the Children's Medical Center. Politico.com has more here.

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Obama approval rating remains high at 59% - according to a Washington Post/ABC News Poll. Americans still favor health care reform with 54% approving the basic framework that is in front of Congress. The president's handling of health care approval rating has dropped from 57% to 49%. The Washington Post has more here.

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House Blue Dog Democrats to introduce "pay-as-you-go" legislation this week - will come at a time when many are questioning the spending by the Obama administration. It is intended to ease the concern of Americans over the increase in the federal deficit. The bill is expected to receive the 218 votes needed to pass the House with Republicans in opposition. TheHill.com has more here.

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Vice President Joe Biden off to Ukraine and Republic of Georgia - he is scheduled to meet with the presidents of both countries. The Republic of Georgia and Russia had their recent flare up over territorial rights and Russia asserted their power in the region. You can read more here.

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Hillary Clinton meets with India Prime Minister today - after meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Secretary of State met with University students for some questions and answers. MSNBC.com has more here.

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