44: January 18, 2009 - January 24, 2009
Jarrett Will Represent Obama in Davos
Valerie Jarrett, a longtime friend of President Obama's and a senior adviser in the White House, will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on behalf of America's new president.
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| January 23, 2009; 6:46 PM ET |
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Three New Homeland Security Hires
President Obama announced his intention to nominate Jane Holl Lute as deputy secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano will bring two of her top aides from Arizona to serve as chiefs of staff for policy and operations.
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| January 23, 2009; 4:18 PM ET |
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Clyburn Pooh-Poohs Bipartisanship
Already facing strong GOP opposition to some of his policy ideas, President Obama may face another challenge to bringing about a new era of bipartisanship in Washington: Congressional Democrats.
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| January 23, 2009; 3:49 PM ET |
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The Curious Case of Caroline and Kirsten
By Ben Pershing Torture. Detainees. Gaza. Bank bailouts. These are the topics that have consumed...
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| January 23, 2009; 8:11 AM ET |
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POTUS Events
By Sarah Lovenheim President Obama and Vice President Biden start their morning with the daily...
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| January 23, 2009; 6:35 AM ET |
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Obama's BlackBerry: The Ultimate A-List
In Washington, D.C., nothing will be harder to win a spot on than the list of e-mail addresses allowed to arrive, unimpeded, to President Obama's BlackBerry.
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| January 22, 2009; 8:32 PM ET |
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Obama Tours the White House Press Room
President Obama took a surprise tour of the White House press room late this afternoon, startling journalists as he explored the cramped work area.
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| January 22, 2009; 7:03 PM ET |
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Oaths, Bibles and Presidents
President Obama may be a historic figure, but his awkward swearing-in ceremony and subsequent do-over of the oath of office don't make him unique in the American historical record.
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| January 22, 2009; 6:37 PM ET |
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Cheney: Libby Deserved a Pardon
By Philip Rucker Just one day after leaving the White House, former vice president Dick...
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| January 22, 2009; 5:50 PM ET |
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White House Pool Reports to Stay Press Property
Anne E. Kornblut The new White House web site is expected to display many cool...
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| January 22, 2009; 1:55 PM ET |
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Obama and Air Force One, the Video
By Garance Franke-Ruta Now making the rounds comes this segment from a forthcoming National...
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| January 22, 2009; 12:35 PM ET |
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Clinton Welcomed at State Department
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a rousing welcome this morning when she arrived at Foggy Bottom for the first time.
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| January 22, 2009; 9:56 AM ET |
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GOP Still Finding Its Way
By Ben Pershing When you're on the tracks and a train is bearing down, there...
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| January 22, 2009; 8:11 AM ET |
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POTUS Events
By Sarah Lovenheim President Obama is briefed by top economic advisers at 9:40 a.m. At...
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| January 22, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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Obama Takes His Oath of Office Again
President Obama took the oath of office -- again -- on Wednesday, out of an abundance of caution, a White House official said.
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| January 21, 2009; 7:56 PM ET |
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LaHood Gets a Warm Welcome on the Hill
Former representative Ray LaHood was warmly received at his Cabinet confirmation hearing.
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| January 21, 2009; 6:13 PM ET |
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Mitchell and Holbrooke to be Named Envoys
By Glenn Kessler Now that Hillary Clinton has been confirmed as Secretary of State, the...
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| January 21, 2009; 5:57 PM ET |
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FEMA Appointments Coming Soon
By Spencer S. Hsu Quickly following up her confirmation by the Senate on Tuesday, Homeland...
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| January 21, 2009; 3:43 PM ET |
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Majority of Americans Oppose Torture
By Jon Cohen A majority of Americans in a new Washington Post-ABC News poll oppose...
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| January 21, 2009; 1:33 PM ET |
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Obama Calls Abbas and Other Middle Eastern Leaders
President Obama plunged into Middle East diplomacy on his first day on the job, calling the leaders of Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority this morning.
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| January 21, 2009; 12:55 PM ET |
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The President Begins His Morning
Obama gets a letter from 43.
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| January 21, 2009; 11:33 AM ET |
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On Day One, Glitches at the White House
Reporters turned away as Obama era opens.
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| January 21, 2009; 10:32 AM ET |
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Holder Markup Postponed
By Carrie A. Johnson The markup on the nomination of Attorney General designee Eric H....
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| January 21, 2009; 10:04 AM ET |
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That Was Fun. What's Next?
By Ben Pershing The people came, the new president spoke, everyone cheered (though Wall Street...
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| January 21, 2009; 8:21 AM ET |
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UPDATE: POTUS Events
Specific times of events noted below are in! Obama attends the White House 'open' house...
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| January 21, 2009; 6:45 AM ET |
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Twitter Stays Afloat
By Garance Franke-Ruta Political technologists joked on Facebook that Obama's inaugural today created such an...
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| January 20, 2009; 9:14 PM ET |
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No Incidents in No-Fly Zone
As of 6 p.m., federal authorities reported no violations of the no-fly zone extending 30 miles around Washington.
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| January 20, 2009; 7:05 PM ET |
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White House Staff Starts to Settle In
About 15 Obama officials made their way into the White House on Tuesday -- and began answering phones, setting up computers and turning up the heating system.
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| January 20, 2009; 6:41 PM ET |
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Daschle Tends to Ill Family Member
Former senator Thomas A. Daschle, nominated to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, skipped the inauguration of his close friend Barack Obama in order to be with an ailing family member.
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| January 20, 2009; 4:11 PM ET |
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Sen. Kennedy Has Seizure
The close ally of President Obama was rushed from a congressional luncheon for the new president by medical personnel.
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| January 20, 2009; 3:32 PM ET |
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Antarctic Climate Researchers Hold Distant Inaugural Celebration
Scientists aboard the U.S. research vessel Laurence M Gould held a commemoration 10,000 miles from Washington D.C.
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| January 20, 2009; 3:17 PM ET |
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Clinton Nomination Vote Delayed
The Senate delayed a vote on Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's nomination to become secretary of state after a Republican lawmaker objected to a planned voice vote today.
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| January 20, 2009; 3:09 PM ET |
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Inauguration Flub Watch
Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States...
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| January 20, 2009; 1:18 PM ET |
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Security Alert Issued for Inauguration Festivities
U.S. counter-terrorism officials are aggressively investigating a potential threat of "uncertain credibility" to today's inauguration events posed by an East African Islamic extremist group with ties to al-Qaeda.
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| January 20, 2009; 1:03 PM ET |
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WhiteHouse.gov Turns the Page
For the second time in history, the Internet portal to the White House has changed.
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| January 20, 2009; 12:24 PM ET |
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President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
Barack H. Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president...
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| January 20, 2009; 12:07 PM ET |
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Cold, Crowded and Upbeat on the Mall
Hundreds of thousands gather to celebrate Obama's swearing-in on the Mall.
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| January 20, 2009; 11:57 AM ET |
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Inaugural Committee Inviting Citizen Photo Submissions
By Garance Franke-Ruta The official Presidential Inaugural Committee is soliciting photos of Barack Obama's swearing...
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| January 20, 2009; 8:37 AM ET |
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Join The Washington Post Photo Pool
The Washington Post is collecting your Inauguration Day photos. You can upload them to the...
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| January 20, 2009; 8:14 AM ET |
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Reading Inauguration Day
By Ben Pershing Three hundred eighty-three days after he won the Iowa Democratic Caucus, 146...
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| January 20, 2009; 8:02 AM ET |
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Defense Secretary Will Skip Inauguration
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will go today to an undisclosed location, as the "designated successor" to run the federal government in case of a catastrophe in Washington during the inauguration, the White House said.
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| January 20, 2009; 6:00 AM ET |
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White House Says Cheney to Be in Wheelchair Tuesday
Vice President Cheney will be in a wheelchair for tomorrow's inauguration ceremony after he pulled a muscle in his back.
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| January 19, 2009; 8:23 PM ET |
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Along U Street, Embracing the 'Obamanomics Hustle'
The combination of businesses along Washington's U Street and on nearby blocks, aimed at African Americans, North African immigrants and white yuppies, seems tailor-made to turn the area into a cultural Obamaville.
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| January 19, 2009; 7:21 PM ET |
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Jill Biden: Veep-Elect Was Also Offered Secretary of State Post
Jill Biden said today that her husband, Joe, was offered a choice of posts last summer by then-candidate Barack Obama: secretary of state or vice president.
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| January 19, 2009; 6:16 PM ET |
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Obama Fills Key OMB Posts
Away from all the inaugural pomp, the Obama administration is continuing to fill key posts -- including, on Monday, at the Office of Management and Budget, where several new senior aides were installed.
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| January 19, 2009; 3:55 PM ET |
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Mitchell Under Consideration for Middle East Envoy
By Anne E. Kornblut George Mitchell, the former Senate Democratic Majority Leader, is under serious...
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| January 19, 2009; 3:09 PM ET |
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Bush Homeland Security Officials to Stay on Till Weds.
At the request of Obama aides, Bush homeland security officials will stay on the job Tuesday night to allow their successors to enjoy the festivities around the inauguration of the 44th president.
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| January 19, 2009; 12:00 PM ET |
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Obama: 'It's a Day to Act'
President-elect Barack Obama issued a statement honoring Martin Luther King Day today, and calling Americans to service.
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| January 19, 2009; 11:14 AM ET |
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Obama Looks Ahead
By Ben Pershing 8 a.m. ET: The countdown to Barack Obama's Inauguration, once measured in...
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| January 19, 2009; 8:02 AM ET |
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Obama Delivers Address to Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Below are President-elect Barack Obama's remarks, as prepared for delivery, to "We Are One: The...
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| January 18, 2009; 4:19 PM ET |
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Obama Joins Crowd on Mall for Free Concert
By Debbi Wilgoren A diverse and excited crowd converged on the Mall this afternoon to...
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| January 18, 2009; 4:12 PM ET |
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