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By
Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - January 20, 2009
A spectacle of precision, marred only by one memorably flubbed line, for President Barack Obama.
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Barack Obama Becomes 44th President With a Call for 'Remaking America'
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - January 20, 2009
Unprecedented crowds throng the National Mall to celebrate the first African-American president.
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Barack Obama Faces Historically High Expectations as President
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 20, 2009
A whopping 83 percent of Americans approve of how Obama has handled the transition.
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Americans Engaged in Transition to Barack Obama Administration
Opinion - January 20, 2009
Two thirds of Americans can name one Obama appointee; 43 percent could name a Bush pick in 2001.
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Barack Obama's Inauguration Is One for the History Books
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - January 20, 2009
With the theme "a new birth of freedom," Obama has modeled his inauguration after Abraham Lincoln's.
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Holder Signals Sharp Shifts From Bush Years on Torture, Guantánamo Bay, and Executive Power
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 15, 2009
Obama's attorney general nominee tells Dems that waterboarding is torture, defends Rich pardon to GOP.
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Liberals and Evangelicals Unite to Advise Obama
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - January 15, 2009
Evangelicals and liberals have drafted new policies on culture war issues for the president-elect.
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What Pollsters Say About Obama and His Economic Stimulus Plans
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - January 15, 2009
Americans support the president-elect, while the GOP has credibility problems on economic issues.
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EPA Nominee Jackson Under Pressure From Democrats to Rejuvenate Environmental Agency
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Kent Garber
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Nation & World - January 14, 2009
Republicans warn her against overreaching, but Democrats want Jackson to reverse Bush legacy at EPA.
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Hillary Clinton Discusses Obama Team's National Security Priorities
By
Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - January 13, 2009
Topping the list: Iraq, Afghanistan, and nuclear arms control.
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Chu Quizzed Mostly on Nuclear Issues During Hearing for Energy Post
By
Kent Garber
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Nation & World - January 13, 2009
The Nobel Prize-winning scientist said he is committed to accelerating the construction of new plants.
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Obama's Education Secretary Pick Gets Ready for Confirmation
By
Eddy RamÃrez
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On Education - January 12, 2009
Arne Duncan will likely sail through Senate confirmation hearing.
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From Arizona Governor to Homeland Security Chief
By
Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - January 12, 2009
Gov. Janet Napolitano prepares to join Obama's team.
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After Rick Warren Flap, Gay Activists Cheer Obama's Invite of Gene Robinson
By
Dan Gilgoff
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Nation & World - January 12, 2009
Gay-rights groups are relieved that Obama included the gay Episcopal bishop in inaugural festivities.
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Senate Republicans' Warning to the Democratic Leaders
By
Paul Bedard
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Nation & World - January 9, 2009
GOP fears being sidelined in the planning for economic rescue measures.
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Feinstein Softens on Obama's Pick of Panetta to Lead the CIA
By
Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - January 8, 2009
The California senator now says she'll support Panetta to lead the intelligence agency.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Leon Panetta
By
Jennifer O'Shea
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Nation & World - January 8, 2009
Democratic sources revealed Panetta is Obama's pick to lead the CIA.
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Bush and Ex-Presidents Counsel President-Elect Obama
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - January 8, 2009
In a goodwill gesture, President Bush held a summit for Obama and all of the living past presidents.
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Obama Transition Website Posts Faith-Based Docs. Three of them
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - January 8, 2009
The posts represent a tiny fraction of the meetings they've had with religious groups.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Arne Duncan
By
Jennifer O'Shea
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Nation & World - January 7, 2009
Duncan is Barack Obama's pick to head the Education Department.
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Faith-Based Recommendations the Obama Team Hasn't Posted
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - January 7, 2009
We have the suggestions from the religious groups Obama's been meeting with.
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What Obama's Pick of Leon Panetta May Signal About the CIA
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - January 6, 2009
The respected Washington figure would bring new oversight and might smooth relations with Congress.
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Richardson, Blagojevich Complicate Obama's Attempts for a Smooth Transition
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - January 5, 2009
A few bumps in the road have appeared for President-elect Obama.
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Hiccup for Obama: Richardson Abandons Bid for Cabinet Post Amid Investigation
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 5, 2009
The New Mexico governor withdrew his name from consideration as Obama's commerce secretary.
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