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Obama: Put someone in charge of gun-regulating agency
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.
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Literary voices: What does 'Hope' mean now?
Jan 16, 2013
Poet Tracy K. Smith offers her perspective on Barack Obama's campaign message of hope four years later.
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Obama on gun safety: U.S. needs more data on guns
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.
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Born on Inauguration Day: Star-Spangled baby
Jan 14, 2013
Ciara McDonald will always remember where she was during Barack Obama's inauguration -- at the hospital giving birth to her second son, Ronan.
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So-called debt ceiling?
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?
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Lew Treasury nomination would signal new budget-focused agenda
Jan 10, 2013
In a few hours President Obama is expected to nominate White House Chief of Staff Jacob Lew as the next Treasury Secretary. He brings a very different type of experience to the job than current secretary Timothy Geithner.
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Reports: Obama to nominate Lew for Treasury Secretary
Jan 9, 2013
Multiple news outlets are reporting that President Obama will put forth Jack Lew as his nominee to be the next Secretary of the Treasury in an announcement tomorrow.
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Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama voted most admired in 2012
Jan 3, 2013
As you look back at 2012, who did you most admire? Was it an Olympian? A musician? A business leader?
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Up to the edge of the fiscal cliff
Dec 31, 2012
All eyes on are on Washington as the deadline to the fiscal cliff is just hours away.
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Short term wins could spell long term losses in fiscal debate
Dec 17, 2012
The process of pushing through those Bush tax cuts 12 years ago might seem like ancient history, but some say we could stand to go back in time and learn from it.
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