Republicans’ first effort at working with Twitter doesn’t pan out so well.

Current WaPo front page headline: “Is Bipartisanship Badly Hurt? Can compromise attract enough GOP votes for Obama to claim bipartisan victory.”

Leon Panetta’s nomination as CIA director makes it out of committee.

Late Update: Same for Hilda Solis.

Later Update: And Bill Lynn makes it through full Senate to officially become deputy Secretary of Defense.

The House and Senate conferees on the Stimulus Bill were just scheduled to get together for a final semi-ceremonial meeting to agree on the final bill. But the House folks didn’t show up. Not clear what that means precisely, but does not sound promising. We’ll have more for you shortly.