president obama. he wants to hold a public debate when he visits new york in september. a step towards closure. tony bp is expected to begin the process of sealing up the blown out gulf in the oil by pumping mud in and cement. a federal judge refuses to dismace virginia lawsuit challenging national health care reform law. that suit claims congress exceeded its authority by requiring citizens to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. two house democrats are fighting for their political lives facing possible ethics violations and deposition fear it could hamper their chances of keeping a majority. maxine waters decided not to settle ethics charges that she helped steer funds to a bank her husband held stock in and served on the board of. meanwhile new york congressman charlie rangel is battling 13