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    Spotlight Turns to Next Court Nominee (AP)

AP - Republicans and Democrats alike are looking beyond John Roberts'
 virtually certain confirmation as the nation's 17th chief justice to
 President Bush's next nominee to the Supreme Court, expecting a quick
 announcement from the White House and a much tougher confirmation
 fight.

    Beatty Rips Schwarzenegger for Policies (AP)

AP - Actor Warren Beatty leveled a blistering political assault on Gov.
 Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday night, accusing him of governing "by
 show, by spin, by cosmetics and photos ops."

    Democrats Seeking Voice as Bush Struggles (AP)

AP - The dip in President Bush's popularity has Democrats dreaming of
 brighter days for their out-of-power party, but only if they show
 voters clear leadership and a fresh message.

    Frist Sold Stock Along With HCA Insiders (AP)

AP - When Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist asked a trustee to sell all
 his stock in his family's hospital corporation, a large-scale sell-off
 by HCA Inc. insiders was under way.

    House OKs Faith as Head Start Hiring Issue (AP)

AP - Churches and other religious groups are allowed to receive federal
 money to provide preschool to poor children. Now, the House says, they
 should be allowed to hire based on religion.

    War Protesters Seek to Put Heat on Bush (AP)

AP - Anti-war groups are using a $1 million ad campaign and a
 demonstration they say will attract 100,000 people to try to
 re-energize their movement and pressure the Bush administration to
 bring troops home from Iraq.

    FEC Dismisses Complaints Against Nader (AP)

AP - The Federal Election Commission dismissed complaints that
 Republican and conservative groups improperly worked with Ralph Nader
 to get him on state presidential ballots last year.

    Committee sends Roberts nomination to full Senate (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - As the Senate Judiciary Committee sent John Roberts
 toward confirmation Thursday with a bipartisan vote of support,
 jockeying already was underway over President Bush's next Supreme Court
 appointment.

    U.S. Tries to Narrow Trade Gap With China (AP)

AP - The Bush administration, trying to restrain America's soaring trade
 deficit, is resuming its lobbying effort to persuade China to move
 further in reforming a currency system that U.S. manufacturers contend
 is rigged against them.

    With next round ahead, Roberts vote presents dilemma for Senate
     Democrats (The Christian Science Monitor)

The Christian Science Monitor - It's official. The long-anticipated
 Senate battle over the first vacancy on the US Supreme Court in 11
 years has been downgraded to a skirmish, as both sides position for the
 next, more critical court fight.

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