Daily Briefing: Pols At the Pump
* The president and lawmakers scramble to gain political advantage as oil companies report record profits; fuel-economy standards may be raised. [ WP , NYT , W$J ]
*Fitzgeraldwill decide within weeks whether to chargeRovewith perjury. [ NYT ]
* FEMA faces storm of criticism but no solution stands out;Bushlends a hand in New Orleans: "There's lots of progress. There's still a lot to be done." [ WP , WP , NYT , W$J ]
* House narrowly passes lobbying reform bill; last-minute deal targets earmarks. [ WP , NYT , USAT , W$J ]
*Bushapproves Dubai ownership of nine domestic military plants. [ NYT ]
* Prosecution for leaking is "fraught with obstacles," say experts. [ WP ]
* General Motors public relations firm apologizes for offering to bribeRobert Reichto publicly support the company. [ NYT ]
* Anti-war platforms boost the Senate campaigns of local Democrats. [ WP ]
*Jack Abramoffand his family spent Passover week at a luxury resort in Florida; vacation was paid for by the "extended family." [ NYT ]