Reason Morning Links: State Secrets Rejected, Economy Shrinks, More Flyover Flap

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– U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit rejects Obama administration's state secrets claims, reinstates detainee lawsuit.

GDP shrinks an unexpectedly high 6.1 percent in first quarter of 2009.

FAA memo indicates feds knew the NYC flyover could set off panic and residual 9/11 jitters, but White House Military Office ordered it anyway, and threatened NYC police and political officials if they informed the public about the photo-op. Washington Post reports Military Office director Louis Caldera may be fired.

– Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Penn.), once thought to be in trouble, expected to cruise to reelection now that he has switched parties.

– U.S. officials trying to take the swine out of swine flu.

Military prepares for the release of a new round of photos depicting detainee abuse.