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Franks is D.C.’s new guy; breast cancer survivor blogs on ; and Barry’s ISO flack (read-this roundup) May 18, 2012
Here’s what the Loop is reading Friday morning: Trash talk — We hope Rep. Trent Franks is ready to solve some trash-delivery problems. After the Arizona Republican refused to allow Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton to speak at a hearing about abortion in the District, Washington residents have a plan: they’re going to show up at his office and ask him to solve “loc […]
Obama hosts world leaders at Camp David, Romney to N.H. | Schedules for May 18 May 18, 2012
President Obama is gearing up for the G8 summit in Chicago this weekend by hosting world leaders at Camp David, while Mitt Romney heads to a campaign event in New Hampshire. Here’s your look at the candidates’ schedules for May 18, from the White House Press office and the PBS News Hour political calendar: Read full article >> […]
Mitt Romney makes Day One promises in ad May 18, 2012
Mitt Romney is out with his first ad of the general election campaign, “Day One,” in which he promises some major changes on his first day in office. While it’s a positive spot that introduces the candidate, as Romney himself said it would be, the ad also is filled with digs at the current White House occupant. Read full article >> […]

House OKs indefinite definition of terror suspects May 18, 2012
The House on Friday endorsed the indefinite detention without trial of terrorist suspects, even for U.S. citizens seized on American soil. […]
Romney’s Favorables Rising Despite Attacks May 18, 2012
Only two incumbents who were on the wrong side of the change question with voters – Harry Truman and George W. Bush – won. And in both cases it was because voters couldn’t bear the thought of electing their opponent. That’s why President Obama is going so negative, so early. […]
Jury begins deliberations in John Edwards case May 18, 2012
A jury has started deliberations in the campaign corruption trial for former presidential candidate John Edwards. […]
Obama to tout $3B pledge for food security May 18, 2012
President Barack Obama is set to announce $3 billion in private sector pledges aimed at alleviating hunger in Africa and urge the world's biggest economies to make good on their own financial promises. […]

Bain, Jeremiah Wright and the debt ceiling May 18, 2012
First Read: There were several big stories from the campaign trail this week and lessons to learn from all of them. […]
From presidential race to House primaries, super PACs having wide impact May 17, 2012
Using unlimited donations and spending money on TV ads in races across the country, Super PACS played a prominent role in helping the Republicans win control of the House in 2010. This year Democrats, who initially condemned Super PACs, are joining the fray with their own. […]
Ricketts: I'm not going to use Jeremiah Wright May 17, 2012
First Read: The Super PAC funded by Joe Ricketts has released a statement that essentially says he won't use Jeremiah Wright as an attack against President Obama. […]
Republicans anxiously discourage racially-charged super PAC strategy May 17, 2012
Republicans moved quickly on Thursday in hopes of distancing themselves from a strategy being weighed by a GOP-oriented super PAC, which threatened to inject race into the 2012 presidential campaign. […]

Postal Service to Consolidate 48 Centers This Summer May 18, 2012
Amid declining mail volume, the agency expects to save $2.1 billion a year after the plan is fully carried out in 2014. […]
By RON NIXON
White House to Ease Ban on Investment in Myanmar May 18, 2012
The Obama administration will give American businesses far greater license to make investments in Myanmar, responding to the country’s political and economic opening over the last year. […]
By STEVEN LEE MYERS
National Briefing | Washington: Top Cybersecurity Job Is Changing Hands May 18, 2012
Howard Schmidt, who was instrumental in developing the administration’s legislative proposal on cybersecurity, will be succeeded by Michael Daniel, the White House said Thursday. […]
By REUTERS
Joe Ricketts Rejects Plan to Finance Anti-Obama Ads May 18, 2012
Word that Joe Ricketts had considered bankrolling advertisements invoking the incendiary race-infused statements of President Obama’s former pastor drew wide denunciation. […]
By JIM RUTENBERG and JEFF ZELENY