MIDDAY ROUNDUP

FROM THE BLOGS:
The Cycle of Cease Fires – Noah Pollak, Contentions
Netanyahu on Gaza, Hamas – Hugh Hewitt, Townhall
Israel Rejects Meaningless 48-Hour Cease Fire – JammieWearingFool
Israel’s Woes – Booman, Booman Tribune
The Hunted Child – Spencer Ackerman, ATTACKERMAN
Gonzales Feels Sorry for Himself – Steve Benen, Political Animal
Seating Burris – Matthew Yglesias
The Powell Precedent – S. Lemieux, Lawyers, Guns and Money
Moving Day For The Obamas – Peter Baker, The Caucus

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Continuing Jobless Claims Rise Sharply in December – Associated Press
Lobbyist Sues ‘NYT’ Over McCain Romance – AFP
Obama to Face Critical Immigration Test Early – The Hill