Articles filed under Inauguration
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A look at a few of the items that mark Barack Obama's riseJan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Few things illustrate Barack Obama's rise in political power more than his choice of vehicles and residences. Obama residences State lawmaker: East View Park apartm...
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Facts about past inaugurations (we solemnly swear!)Jan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Every U.S. presidential inauguration is historic in some way. It could be because of the weather, the profound speeches or the lavish parties. As we prepare to make hist...
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Judge keeps 'God' in oathJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- A federal judge on Thursday refused a refused to order the words "so help me God" taken out of President-elect Barack Obama's oath of office next week or t...
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Inauguration security to be highest everJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- This year's inauguration is expected to set many records: the largest crowds, most bridges closed and highest security of any presidential swearing-in. Bar...
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More than $5 mil paid for TV inaugural eventsJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Television networks paid more than $5 million for exclusive rights to show events surrounding President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, including Sunday's...
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Blagojevich to skip Obama inaugurationJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich has decided against attending Barack Obama's inauguration, acknowledging he would be a distraction because of the impeachment and criminal charges a...
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Obama-mania offers armloads of books for kidsJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Books to inspire and inform young people about President-elect Barack Obama and his historic inauguration include an artist's celebration of the American spirit, the lif...
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Next first lady no 'plastic talking head'Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Summer, 1991: An up-and-rising Chicago attorney, not yet 30, interviews for a job as an assistant to the mayor. The job offer is immediate. The attorney ca...
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Schools make historic inaugural a teachable momentJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - No need to keep the kids home from school on Tuesday if you want to make sure they see the historic inauguration of Barack Obama. Many schools across the country are mar...
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Will inauguration have enough bathrooms?Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- To Conrad Harrell of port-a-potty toilet supplier Don's Johns, Tuesday's inauguration of Barack Obama will be historic, but not in the way you might think....