Kal Penn Starts Work at the White House
By
Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - July 6, 2009
The former actor says he's a pretty normal guy.
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Obama to Host a Hawaiian-Style Luau for Congress
By
Nikki Schwab
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Nation & World - June 24, 2009
If arm twisting doesn't work, then food might, as Obama treats lawmakers to a Hawaiian-style luau.
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First Lady Michelle Obama, Gardener in Chief
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - June 16, 2009
Obama and her Bancroft Elementary School helpers started to harvest the Summer Vegetable Garden.
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Source: White House Leaning Toward Pregnant Women Support Act
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - June 10, 2009
A congressional source says the White House is expressing interest in the Pregnant Women Support Act.
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Obama Calls on Pittsburgh to Prepare Memorial Day Pancakes
By
Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - May 30, 2009
The Steel City is getting a lot of love from Obama lately.
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Michelle Obama Shakes Up the East Wing
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Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - May 27, 2009
The First Lady has captured hearts and minds as the world's newest A-lister.
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Why the White House Will Promote Sotomayor's Religious Liberty Record
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - May 26, 2009
In a handful of cases, the Supreme Court nominee sided with religious plaintiffs over the state.
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Biden is a Key Adviser and Confidant in Obama's White House
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - May 20, 2009
Biden is settling into his job as second in command and is making the role his own.
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The Politics Behind the White House Faith Guru's Religious Background
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - May 14, 2009
Joshua DuBois's faith background has political appeal to the left and right.
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Celebrity Chefs to Obama's White House?
By
Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - May 14, 2009
There's talk that Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn will cook for the president.
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Air Force One Flyover: A Publicity Stunt Gone Wrong
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Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - May 13, 2009
Obama said the flyover was a mistake and the staffer responsible resigned.
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White House Predicts Budget Deficit Will Grow to $1.84 Trillion
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - May 11, 2009
Peter Orszag announced the deficit for this fiscal year will be higher than first estimated.
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Caldera Resigns Over Air Force One Photo Op Mishap
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Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - May 8, 2009
Director of the White House Military Office leaves because of furor over incident over New York.
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Air Force One Flyover Photo on the Way
Nation & World - May 7, 2009
The White House will make public a photo from its ill-conceived flyover in Manhattan.
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National Day of Prayer Task Force Knocks Obama White House
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - May 4, 2009
The task force is upset that Obama is not sponsoring a White House event.
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White House Pet Stories: Socks and Buddy Vs. Millie
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - May 4, 2009
We asked for your choice of favorite pet stories.
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The White House on National Day of Prayer: A Proclamation, but No Formal Ceremony
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - May 1, 2009
A White House officials says Obama is observing the day as administrations did before George W. Bush.
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"Air Force One" Flyover Incident an Embarrassment
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - April 29, 2009
There is nothing new about using Air Force One as a promotional tool.
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How the White House Preps for 100-Day Mark
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - April 22, 2009
Sure, it's an arbitrary point in time. But everyone will be scoring Obama's performance next Wednesday.
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Michelle Obama's Bees Didn't Swarm the Media
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - April 19, 2009
The ball of honeybees that landed near the news cameras likely didn't come from Michelle's garden.
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White House Dogs Before the Obamas' Bo
By
Paul Bedard
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Nation & World - April 14, 2009
White House historians detail the lives of presidential dogs from Teddy Roosevelt to Obama.
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White House Easter Eggs Are Going Green
By
Nikki Schwab
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Nation & World - April 9, 2009
Souvenir eggs will use 31 percent less paperboard than they did in 2008.
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White House Announces Rest of Faith Council, Without Tony Dungy
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - April 6, 2009
The Obama administration announces the Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
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Atheists Crash Poll on White House Prayers
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - April 3, 2009
The Friendly Atheist blog rallied readers to weigh in on a poll on prayers at Obama rallies.
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This Morning's White House Call on Abortion Reduction: After-Action Report
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - April 3, 2009
Top White House aides invited abortion-rights opponents and supporters for a conference call.
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