Finally, signs of life out of the White House and Congressional leadership. The Obama administration is reportedly planning a series of executive actions to move important issues along despite a frozen Senate, and the Congressional leadership is reportedly planning a strategy that will force Republicans to make their opposition very visible.

Obama making plans to use executive power
The New York Times, February 13, 2010

Eyeing midterms, Democrats push Republicans to go on record against key bills
The Washington Post, February 13, 2010