A newsy afternoon we’re having:

1. McMaster promises to “kill” health care reform — Remember that silly resolution that came out of the State House renewing the Nullification Crisis? That was mere symbolism. This is something done in the same mindset, only with a substantial intended effect.
2. Congress moves toward health care vote — Key Democratic votes were still in play, and the White House has gone to a full-court press. Also, the NYT provides a handy interactive graphic to explain what’s in the bill.
3. Judge moves Cromartie replacement election to June 15 — To go to the post about this and comment, follow this link. Find the judge’s ruling here.
4. Clinton Calls Israel’s Moves to Ease Tension ‘Useful’ — Hillary, in Moscow, tries to step down the rhetoric of the last few days.
5. Afghan Bombs Grow, Forcing Troops to Adapt — Just to remind us there’s a war on, this interesting and ominous piece in the WSJ tells about how the Taliban is “building bigger and bigger roadside bombs, eschewing the kinds of sophisticated munitions that were used in Iraq in favor of mammoth explosives capable of destroying any U.S. armored vehicle.”
6. Day Two of NCAA tournament — Just to throw a little fun onto the page. Note: I think this is the first appearance of sports on one of my front pages. Hey, it’s the weekend…