Daily News Round-Up for April 9th, 2009

Forbes (USA)

Steve Forbes endorses Republican Chris Christie for New Jersey governor.

The Hill (Washington, DC)

A coalition of liberal groups are waging a broad national campaign to build pressure on conservative Democrats and centrist Republicans who may not support President Obama’s vision for healthcare reform.

Union Leader (Manchester, NH)

Former Republican New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Bob Smith is back at it. After mulling his future for a few months, he's announced he is a candidate for the Florida Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez.

Wall Street Journal (USA)

President Barack Obama plans to request new funding from Congress for the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, but he risks a backlash from antiwar lawmakers.