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News

• A deadly tsunami follows a massive earthquake in the Pacific, striking Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. Please be praying!
• Typhoon Ketsana, which blasted the Philippines, moves on to Cambodia.

Health care

• Two public option amendments (put forward by Rockefeller and Schumer) both get shot down.

Happy 9th anniversary to JP and Su!

Here are some Disneyland fireworks to help you celebrate:

In the last week and a half, I’ve been able to catch up with Matt, Sara and Jackson; Adam; Amanda; Megan; DJ; Kate; Gabe; Bekah; Jen; Dan P; and Ziya. It’s been a good 10 days.

Next up, Melissa’s gonna be in town for the premiere of IJM’s “At the End of Slavery.”

Friends make me feel grounded.

Update: Benjie gets added to the list.

News

• The death toll in the Philippines tops 240.
• In Guinea, government troops open fire on opposition protesters.
• Iran takes a less belligerent pose on the international stage.

Finance reform

• Bailed-out banks are still making risky bets.

Miscellaneous

• Sarah Palin’s book, "Going Rogue," will be out on November 17. (Point 1: "Going Rogue"? Please. Point 2: That’s going straight onto my Amazon wishlist.)

Welcome to the end of September!

News

• Iran tests some long range missiles.
• Flooding hits the Philippines.

Human trafficking

• A new tactic: trying to recruit companies to help combat human trafficking.

Immigration

• Has the President dropped the ball on immigration reform?

Finance reform

• Banks are predictably fighting the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

Miscellaneous

• A new study links spanking with lower IQ.
• Random thoughts of 20-35 year-olds; courtesy of Krista.