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While earlier efforts to overhaul U.S. immigration law have crashed and burned, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano believes that reform is "far more attainable this time around." In a major speech, she lays out some key provisions, including tougher anti-smuggling laws and stiffer penalties for businesses that hire illegal labor. She also echoes George W. Bush's call to bring 12 million undocumented residents "out of the shadows."

The Associated Press obtains an advance copy of Sarah Palin's forthcoming book, "Going Rogue," and finds that a number of the ex-Alaska governor's claims don't quite add up. From statements about her own time in office to stories about her campaign for vice president to criticisms of President Barack Obama, the news organization sites several examples of questionable assertions.

The Obama administration tells domestic agencies to plan for a freeze or even a 5 percent cut in their budgets. It's part of a push to rein in record deficits that threaten both the economy and Democrats' chances in next fall's elections.

In a conversation with Oprah Winfrey, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says Levi Johnston "is a part of the family," and that he "is loved." In the interview, which will air Monday, Palin also talks about her family and her botched 2008 exchange with Katie Couric.

There are a handful of "Republicans In Name Only" (RINOs) and "conservadems" who have made headlines over the years by constantly bucking their own parties. Politics Daily lists eight of these lawmakers who should just make it official and switch sides -- even if doing so means fading from the political spotlight.