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12 Jan 2009 12:43

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Offbeat, U.S.: No Obama for inauguration rehearsal? No problem!

These are not the Obamas. But they got to pretend to be on Sunday. source
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10 Jan 2009 18:16

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U.S.: Bush takes one last flight while he’s still president

George W. Bush, with his wife Laura, boards Air Force One. He has just ten days left in office. source
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06 Jan 2009 08:50

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U.S.: What “intimate” details are we talking about here?

  • Laura Bush, memoir-writer. The outgoing first lady just signed a deal with Scribner to publish a book about her life both in and out of the White House. She promises to give “intimate” details about living in the White House, whatever that means. Despite George W. Bush’s low approval ratings, they’re going ahead with it anyway, and it should be out in 2010. source
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05 Jan 2009 23:23

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U.S.: Barack is open to Republicans’ fiscal ideas, by the way

  • The monopoly on good ideas does not belong to a single party. If it’s a good idea, we will consider it.
  • Barack Obama • during a closed-door meeting with House and Senate leaders today • source
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05 Jan 2009 23:21

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U.S.: The centerpiece of Obama’s economic stimulus plan

  • $300 billion in tax cuts; he may face GOP opposition
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05 Jan 2009 22:47

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U.S.: Did someone say “Bush dynasty”?

  • I’d like to see him run. I’d like to see him be president some day.
  • George H.W. Bush • on the desire to see his other son, Jeb, run for the Oval Office. • source
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