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Biden: Both Israelis And Palestinians ‘Must Be Historically Bold’
Speaking at Tel Aviv University, Vice President Biden called upon the Israelis and Palestinians to act to make peace. “To end this historic conflict, both sides must be historically bold,” said Biden. “If each waits stubbornly … this will go on for an eternity.”

Obama’s Day Ahead
President Obama will receive the presidential daily briefing at 10 a.m. ET, and the economic daily briefing at 10:30 a.m. ET. He will address the Export-Import Bank’s Annual Conference at 11:15 a.m. ET. He will meet at 1:45 p.m. ET with members of the Congressional Black Caucus. He will meet at 3 p.m. ET with Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). He will meet at 3:45 p.m. ET with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and at 4:15 p.m. ET with senior advisers. At 5:05 p.m. ET, the President and First Lady will host a screening of “The Pacific.” At 6:20 p.m. ET, Obama will meet with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Unions Ramping Up Push Against Dems Who Don’t Toe Line
The Hill reports that labor unions are ramping up to become increasingly active in Democratic primaries this year – due in part to frustration with how their agenda has been stalled in the current, heavily-Democratic Senate. “We can’t get anything done for the people that we represent,” said Gerald McEntee, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. “We are taking a new tack. This a new day. We are going to play in the primaries.”

Hildebrand: ‘There Is A Real Shot’ That Dems Could Get ‘Slaughtered’
Steve Hildebrand, a former top adviser to President Obama’s campaign in 2008, says that Democrats face serious dangers in 2010. “I think that there is a real shot we (Democrats) are going to get slaughtered in elections this fall if we aren’t leading the efforts to reform Washington,” Hildebrand told CNN. “We campaigned in ’06 and ’08, and if voters don’t see that change, we haven’t lived up to that promise.”

Gates: Iranian Support For Taliban ‘Has Been Pretty Limited’
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is clarifying his previous remarks about Iranian involvement in Afghanistan. “At this point the level of their effort I think is not a major problem for us,” said Gates. “The level of their support for the Taliban, so far as best we can tell, has been pretty limited. I was just trying to express the hope that it wouldn’t get any worse.”

Reid’s GOP Strategy Finds Support Skepticism
Roll Call reports that Senate Majority leader Harry Reid’s strategy of taking an aggressive stance against Republican obstructionism is getting mixed reviews from senior, centrist Dem Senators. “I’m sort of torn here,” said Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), who pointed to the increase in Republican filibusters. “I’m one who likes to work across the aisle and try to get things done. … Having said that, like a number of my Democratic colleagues, I get frustrated with these faux filibusters.”

WaPo: Hillary Clinton Widens Her Circle At State Department
The Washington Post reports that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has made a mark at the State Department, by actively courting and advocating on behalf of the full civil service. Jeffrey Feltman, assistant secretary for the Near East and a Foreign Service officer, said: “We’ve heard it before: Yes, diplomacy matters. Yawn. Sounds great, but we tend to be cynical about such language in comparison to the actual resources devoted to DOD versus State. She has tried to demonstrate that it’s more than lip service by fighting for resources … and listening to us.”

Scott Brown Lands Book Deal
Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA), who was elected to his office less than two months ago, has already inked a book deal, to release his memoirs in early 2011. Brown’s agent was Robert Barnett, who has also worked for such high-profile figures as President Obama and former President Bill Clinton.

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