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Morning Maddow: January 22

Morning headlines: why the McDonnells wanted the money, the GOP focuses on abortion again, how many troops will remain in Afghanistan?
Bob McDonnell, Maureen McDonnell
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell makes a statement as his wife, Maureen, listens during a news conference in Richmond, Va., Jan. 21, 2014.

Why the McDonnells wanted Jonnie Williams' money. (National Journal)

NJ investigative committee won't look into Hoboken allegations right away. (Newark Star-Ledger)

It's going to be really cold for the "March for Life" in Washington today. (Washington Post)

It's official: the GOP is bringing abortion back. (National Journal)

Heritage Action will follow up the annual House Republicans' retreat with a policy summit of its own. (WSJ)

Texas is set to execute a Mexican national today. (AP)

Pentagon reportedly proposes leaving 10,000 troops in Afghanistan. (NY Times) Or maybe zero. (WSJ)