* Senate votes 72 to 25 to hold roll call onSamuel Alito's confirmation today; Sen.Kerrydefends his filibuster attempt. [ WP , NYT , LAT , WT , USAT ] *Bushwill promote alternative fuels and nuclear power in tonight's State of the Union. Senior official: "What's interesting about this discussion is that he isn't talking about oil exploration at home. Nobody wants to get bogged down in those arguments again." [
Daily Briefing: Cool, Calm, and Breathing Deep
Daily Briefing: Cool, Calm, and Breathing…
Daily Briefing: Cool, Calm, and Breathing Deep
* Senate votes 72 to 25 to hold roll call onSamuel Alito's confirmation today; Sen.Kerrydefends his filibuster attempt. [ WP , NYT , LAT , WT , USAT ] *Bushwill promote alternative fuels and nuclear power in tonight's State of the Union. Senior official: "What's interesting about this discussion is that he isn't talking about oil exploration at home. Nobody wants to get bogged down in those arguments again." [