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    Bush Picks Alito for Supreme Court (AP)

AP - President Bush, stung by the rejection of his first choice,
 nominated conservative judge Samuel Alito on Monday to replace moderate
 Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in a bid to reshape the Supreme Court and
 mollify his political base.

    Democrat Urges Rove to Quit Over CIA Leak (AP)

AP - The Senate Democratic leader said Sunday that presidential adviser
 Karl Rove should resign because of his role in exposing an undercover
 CIA officer, and a veteran Republican senator said President Bush needs
 "new blood" in his White House.

    Alito Strong Conservative on Liberal Court (AP)

AP - Samuel A. Alito has been a strong conservative jurist on the
 Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a court with a
 reputation for being among the nation's most liberal.

    Voters to Weigh Propositions in 7 States (AP)

AP - Gay rights, teen abortion, Arnold Schwarzenegger's prestige. These
 and other volatile topics are adding spice to off-year elections in
 seven states where voters will be considering statewide ballot measures
 on Nov. 8.

    Newsview: Bush, GOP Try to Change Subject (AP)

AP - Normally, President Bush and the Republican majority in Congress
 set the agenda. Lately, they're spending a lot of time trying to change
 the subject.

    White House Plan Adds $55 Million for NOAA (AP)

AP - Hurricane forecasting and research improvements -- including a new
 "hurricane hunter" airplane -- are part of a Bush administration
 proposal to provide an additional $55 million this year for the
 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

    NYC Mayor Debate Focuses on Partisan Ties (AP)

AP - The Democrat aiming to unseat Mayor Michael Bloomberg critcized him
 during a debate Sunday for his ties to President Bush, who is not
 popular in this left-leaning town.

    Bush to name Alito to Supreme Court (Reuters)

Reuters - President George W. Bush will nominate conservative U.S.
 appeals court judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to
 fill the seat of retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, a congressional
 aide told Reuters.

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