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Obama uses campaign machine to push agenda
Jeff Tyler Jan 21, 2013
President Obama will use a deep campaign database and volunteer network in a new nonprofit. Some are concerned because it can take corporate money.
A Data-Mining Inauguration App, and a 3D printed Smartphone Case
David Brancaccio Jan 21, 2013
A new app from the Presidential Inauguration Committee seems like a handy tool for people visiting Washington, D.C. to watch President Obama take his second (public) Oath of Office. But critics say the app is data-mining for political purposes.
Born on Inauguration Day: Health care hits home
Catherine Green Jan 19, 2013
As chaplain at a children's hospital in downtown Chicago, the daughter of a stage-four cancer survivor, and an Inauguration-Day baby, this coming January 20th holds special significance for Ashley-Anne Masters.
Born on Inauguration Day: Growing up with presidents
Paige Brettingen Jan 18, 2013
24-year-old Larry Sequino isn't sure when he first realized his birthday fell on Inauguration Day -- he was born during George H.W. Bush's inauguration -- but he's been proud of it ever since.
Born on Inauguration Day: Adopted by the U.S.
Aaron Schrank Jan 18, 2013
Born in Seoul, South Korea, on the day that Bill Clinton first took office, and later adopted by a U.S. family, Matthew Wood voted in his first U.S. presidential election this past November.
Obama: Put someone in charge of gun-regulating agency
David Gura Jan 17, 2013
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms hasn't had a permanent director in six years. President Obama called for confirmation of his nominee as part of his gun-safety proposals.
Literary voices: What does 'Hope' mean now?
Tracy K. Smith Jan 17, 2013
Poet Tracy K. Smith offers her perspective on Barack Obama's campaign message of hope four years later.
Obama on gun safety: U.S. needs more data on guns
David Gura Jan 16, 2013
The president called for bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, but also said the U.S. needs more background checks and more research on the causes of gun violence.
Born on Inauguration Day: Star-Spangled baby
Megan O'Neil Jan 18, 2013
Ciara McDonald will always remember where she was during Barack Obama's inauguration -- at the hospital giving birth to her second son, Ronan.
So-called debt ceiling?
Kai Ryssdal Jan 14, 2013
President Barack Obama warned Republicans that not raising the "so-called" debt ceiling is "irresponsible" and "absurd." Wait a second... so-called?
