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Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, accompanied by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz., right, lifts copy of the Democratic health care reform bill, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, accompanied by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz., right, lifts copy of the Democratic health care reform bill, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, gestures during a health care reform news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. From left are, Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., McConnell, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz.

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, shows copy of the Democratic health care reform bill during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. From left are, Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., McConnell, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz., Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy her autobiography, "Going Rogue", at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in in Norwood, Ohio, on Nov. 20, 2009.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves to the crowd during a book signing appearance for, "Going Rogue", at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in in Norwood, Ohio, on Nov. 20, 2009.

Cindy Bueler, left, stands with Paul Johnson, who is dressed in a historic military costume, as they wait to get their books signed by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in in Norwood, Ohio, Nov. 20, 2009.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy her autobiography, "Going Rogue", for a fan at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in in Norwood, Ohio, on Nov. 20, 2009.

Air Force One, with President Obama aboard, refuels at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The president is returning to Washington, D.C. following a 9-day Asian trip.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: An employee stacks copies of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Governor, chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Pat Morgenstern of Middleville, Michigan reads as her and other people wait on line for the signing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Governor, chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: A man waits on line for the signing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Governor, chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: People wait on line for the signing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Governor, chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: People wait on line for the signing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Governor, chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: A table sits empty where former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidental candidate Sarah Palin will be kicking off her book signing tour for her new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

Sens. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., left, Al Franken, D-Minn., Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Mark Begich, D-Alaska, Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., are all smiles during a news conference on health care legislation on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., second left, with Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Tom Harkin, D-Iowa., Mark Begich, D-Alaska, attend a news conference about the Democratic health care bill on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Washington.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Justin Lyman of Grand Rapids, Michigan, waits in line since hours early to get his copies of former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidental candidate Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' personally signed at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Copies of former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidental candidate Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' are displayed at a Barnes & Noble bookstore where Palin is kicking off her book signing tour November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: A table sits empty where former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidental candidate Sarah Palin will be kicking off her book signing tour for her new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour.