Required Readings:

Bloomberg:

Gold reaches another record high!

Rasmussen Reports:

Republicans maintain a six point lead on generic ballot

Reuters:

Latest California budget deficit hits $21 Billion

Dean of Harvard Med School:

Obama Health Reform gets an "F" grade

Washington Times:

Former Klansman Robert Byrd (Dem - WV) becomes longest serving Senator

IIHS 2010 Safest Cars:
Large cars
Buick LaCrosse
Ford Taurus
Lincoln MKS
Volvo S80
Midsize cars
Audi A3
Chevrolet Malibu built after October 2009
Chrysler Sebring 4-door with optional electronic stability control
Dodge Avenger with optional electronic stability control
Mercedes C class
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Volkswagen Jetta sedan
Volkswagen Passat sedan
Volvo C30

Small cars
Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control
Kia Soul
Nissan Cube
Subaru Impreza except WRX
Volkswagen Golf 4-door

Midsize SUVs
Dodge Journey
Subaru Tribeca
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90
Small SUVs
Honda Element
Jeep Patriot with optional side torso airbags
Subaru Forester