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AP : US sends 3rd ship to Georgia, plans $1B in aid

TBILISI, Georgia – A U.S. Navy ship loaded with humanitarian aid steamed through the Dardanelles on its way to Georgia on Wednesday, as the Bush administration prepared to roll out a $1 billion economic aid package for the ex-Soviet republic.

The multiyear proposal calls for spending about half of the total in the administration’s remaining five months in office and recommending that the incoming president and his team continue funding the project when they take over in January, a senior official said.

The White House and State Department intend on Wednesday afternoon to jointly announce the aid package, which follows a fact-finding and assessment mission to Georgia by Reuben Jeffrey, a senior U.S. diplomat who returned from the country last week, the official told the AP.

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Cindy’s fortune: An asset and a liability

From Politico
In 2004, Republicans demanded fuller disclosure about the considerable fortune of Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.

Now, the GOP is reaping what it sowed.

Having established a recent precedent for increased scrutiny of spousal finances, the party now finds its own presumptive nominee, John McCain, under an unwanted spotlight over the fortune of his wife, Cindy.

Already, Democrats have blasted Cindy McCain’s less-than-full financial disclosure, asserting that it calls into question John McCain’s commitment to transparency and suggests that he may be “hiding” information about how his efforts in Congress benefited his family.

To read the entire article click here: Politico

Unity, New hampshire

Tiny NH town readies for Obama-Clinton swarm
AP

The Cheney Vice Presidency

The Washington Post has presented an in-depth investigation of the vice presidency of Dick Cheney, the most influential and powerful man ever to hold the office. The stories examine Cheney’s largely hidden and little-understood role in crafting policies for the War on Terror, the economy and the environment.

‘A Different Understanding With the President’
Part One

Pushing the Envelope on Presidential Power
Part Two

A Strong Push From Backstage
Part Three

Leaving No Tracks
Part Four

Potential VP’s for McCain

Three women who could join GOP ticket
Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison
Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
Politico

Politics As Usual : The Campaign Trail

Obama Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign
The Washington Post

The Early Word: McCain’s ‘Clean Car Challenge’
“For every automaker who can sell a zero-emissions car, we will commit a 5,000 dollar tax credit for each and every customer who buys that car. For other vehicles, whatever type they may be, the lower the carbon emissions, the higher the tax credit.” John McCain
The New York Times

CNN: Political Ticker

And the Presumptive Pres. Nominee is…

Sen. Barack Obama

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Politics As Usual

Tonight is the last Primary in the Democratic Race!

Obama Is Poised To Clinch Victory
The Washington Post

McAuliffe: If Obama reaches 2118, Clinton will concede
The Hill

Clinton set to concede delegate race to Obama (Clinton Camp now denying this story)
AP

Clinton not prepared to admit defeat, campaign chairman says
Political Ticker

For Superdelegates, ‘Huge Relief’ at End of Primary Season
Washington Post

Governors Supporting Hillary Prepare For Switch To Obama
Huffington Post

McCain lavishes praise on Hillary, says she’s inspired American women
Politico

Political Hot Topics : June 3rd
Political Ticker

Scott McClellan

Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan
Calls the war in Iraq a “strategic blunder” and accuses Mr. Bush of engaging in “self-deception” — dominated the airwaves, the White House and a tight-knit group of former aides pushed back. They sought to paint the former press secretary as a disgruntled man trying to redeem his own reputation after long remaining silent about concerns he is suddenly taking public. NYT

McClellan: WH wanted him to stay silent
Politico

Pelosi on McClellan: ‘I Totally Agree’
The Hill

Ex-Aide Turns Critic; Chorus Strikes Back
New York Times