Lunchtime Links

Sanford’s disappearance: political ploy?

Sanctions for North Korea or bust.

Teachers’ union looking for money squandered by Madoff.

Despite strong support for a public option, the White House may drop the issue.

Nico Pitney’s question at Obama presser has pundits squabbling.

U.S. government continues to use evidence obtained by torture.

Necessary evil or big mistake: energy bill moves forward after Reps. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) reach a compromise.

Republican holds on Obama nominations may hurt the administration.