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It looks like the love affair between Obama and Newsweek might be coming to an end.

The Obama Administration now has more czars than Imperial Russia.

Megan McArdle on why she opposes nationalized healthcare. Ben Domenech responds at The New Ledger, and Megan fires back.

Overheard in DC.

Here’s a blow-by-blow of the Obama/Crowley/Gates beer summit. Or, check out The Moderate Voice’s roundup. Best moment: Gates said, ”When he’s not arresting you, Sergeant Crowley is a really likable guy”

The Weekly Standard on the cash for clunkers program.

A list of the Hill’s 50 Most Beautiful People.

AFF ONLINE

Katherine Mangu-Ward reminds us that the statistics on napping mean that we’re rich.

Conor Friedersdorf asks, “Who delivered Andrew McCarthy?

Helen Rittelmeyer says Twitter is packed with hyperbole.