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Analysis: Outlook for tough Iran sanctions is dim (AP)
November 20th, 2009 | 
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AP – The Obama administration is shifting the focus of its Iran policy from talk to sanctions, but the prospect of winning early international support for toughened new penalties appears dim.
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White House at odds with bishops over abortion (AP)
AP – The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
Will Tea Partiers turn on each other? (Politico)
Politico – The movement’s internal squabbling has some members fearful that it will disintegrate.
US envoy criticizes coverage of Obama China visit (AP)
AP – Washington’s ambassador to Beijing hit out Friday at negative U.S. media coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to China, saying it failed to take into account important progress on many issues.
Dems fight over funds left from bailout (Politico)
Politico – Congressional Dems may be heading toward a collision with the White House over $200B in leftover bailout money.