Daily Briefing: 99% Perspiration

*Henry PaulsonandRob Portmanhave been "unleashed" on Democrats who're loud-mouthing about deficit reduction. [ WP ]

* Democrats thumping Bible on march to political center. [ NYT ]

* New "Sportsman's Alliance" conservation group to advocate wildlife habitats be kept as pristine places to stroll about blasting animals with shotguns. [ WP ]

*Wayne Allardplans the work, works the plan, and marks the wall to count the days til he's just scheduling tee times. [ WP , NYT ]

*President Bushmaintains that law enforcement has the authority to look into exactly when and where terror suspects saved 39 cents on garlic hummus and triscuits. [ WP ]

* Interior Department Mineral ManagerJohnnie Burtonisn't quite "perfect at everything." [ NYT ]

* Condi's looking forward to a threesome next month. [ LAT ]

* MLK day was inspirational forRussell Simmons, who now has an idea for a great new reality show. [ NYT ]