Daily Briefing: ‘Moving Forward’

• Harry Reid, in surprise move, will vote against Roberts, citing concerns about women’s rights and civil rights. [WP, NYT, LAT, WT]
• Republican unity tested by divisions over how to cover high costs of Katrina relief. [WP, NYT]
• Democrats brace for strategic battle over O’Connor‘s seat. [WSJ, WT]
• Arrested official did not disclose links to “controversial foreign clients”; Democrats cite arrest as need for independent inquiry into Katrina response. [WP, NYT]
• Nine Americans killed in Iraq over the past two days. [WP]
• House, Senate negotiators agree on $6b in tax breaks for Katrina relief. [WSJ]
• Bush praises Mississippi for “moving forward.” [WP]
• Katrina has not altered views on poverty; majority favored policy action a year ago. [USAT]
• Lawmakers milk Katrina to push pet causes. [LAT]
• Eight governors request investigation in gouging at the pumps. [NYT]
• Daschle interested in ’08? [WP]