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President Barack Obama appointed Gene Sperling as his director of the National Economic Council Friday, placing a Washington veteran with a bipartisan track record in the White House as the administration contends with a divided Congress.
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President Obama has selected former Commerce Secretary William Daley as his new Chief of Staff.
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GOP outlines plan to repeal health care overhaul
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Elizabeth Edwards cuts husband from will
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House begins reciting Constitution
And on the second day of Republican rule, the House reads the Constitution. Volunteers gave voice to the seven articles and 27 amendments that make up the nation's governing document on Thursday.
Mayor Gray honored, surprised by alma mater
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In speech, Boehner promises 'openness'
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Gibbs: It's been a 'remarkable privilege'
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced he's stepping down from his post in February to become an outside political adviser.
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Obama exhorts Republicans to put politics aside
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Official: Navy officer to be relieved of command
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Former U.S. official's body found in landfill
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U.S., Russian militaries rehearse hijacking
A first-of-its-kind hijacking exercise involving the U.S., Canadian and Russian militaries went "flawlessly," and a similar drill is planned next year, an American officer said.
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