Midday Blog Roundup

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

FROM THE BLOGS:
Hope and change and ethics at Treasury – Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Koh’s nomination approved – Brian Beutler, TPMDC
Buchanan staying put – James L., Swing State Project
Meet Todd Herman – Melissa Clouthier, Right Wing News
Cool map – Pete Abel, The Moderate Voice
Tea party welcome for Obama in N.M.Michelle Malkin
I see London… – Lisa Schiffren, The Corner
Rubio shoots first – Dave Weigel, Washington Independent
An opportunity for reporters to work – DougJ, Balloon Juice
Boehner admits he’s widely mocked – BarbinMD, Daily Kos
Pelosi has a new excuse on waterboarding – Moe Lane, RedState
Does modern medicine work? – Kevin Drum, Mother Jones
Corynyn last week on Fla. – J. McCormack, Weekly Standard
Financing healthcare reformEzra Klein
U.S. v. U.K.: Blow v. dough – Bess Levin, Dealbreaker

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Obama to meet with Middle East leadersThe Hill
Journalist’s release shows Iran divisionsNew York Times
Immigrants navigate downturnWashington Post
GM shares lowest since the depressionDetroit News