Barack Obama Inauguration

Heating Up the White House Kitchen

Tim Zagat | Posted 01.07.2009 | Style

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Tim Zagat

At a time when many Americans are overweight, the trim First Family should serve as models of healthy eating balanced with regular exercise.

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The 2009 Inaugur-o-tron Speech Maker

Sean Carman | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics

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Sean Carman

Thank you and may God America.

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Obama Isn't the Only One Being Inaugurated on Jan. 20th

Arianna Huffington | Posted 01.05.2009 | Politics

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Arianna Huffington

The preamble of the Constitution starts with We the People. And it has never been clearer that we can't "form a more perfect Union" without the active participation of millions of us.

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Republicans To Flee DC For Obama Inauguration

Politico | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics

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While millions descend on Washington for the historic inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, some Republicans see it as an occasion to get out of...

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Hey President Obama, Spare Any Change?

Sara Catania | Posted 01.01.2009 | Media

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Sara Catania

Yes, we the journalists are coming to you, Mr. President, hat in had like everyone else. But before you throw us to the back of the line, hear us out.

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60,000 Volunteer For Obama Inauguration

Washington Post | Michael E. Ruane | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

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An unprecedented 60,000 people have sent applications to the Presidential Inaugural Committee to volunteer for activities surrounding the swearing-in ...

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Jason Linkins

Help Damon Weaver Get An Obama Inauguration Interview

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 12.30.2008 | Media

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Ace ten-year old reporter Damon Weaver, who famously interviewed Joe Biden, has received crowdfunding support from members of the Miami Heat, and is just, in general, two scoops of ultra-cool, smothered in awesome sauce.

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BET, TV One Plan Extensive Inauguration Coverage

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 12.29.2008 | Media

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NEW YORK — BET and TV One, the television networks aimed primarily at a black audience, haven't paid much attention to presidential inauguration...

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Donor Fatigue, Contribution Limits Creating Hurdles For Obama Inauguration Planning

Los Angeles Times | Peter Wallsten and Tom Hamburger | Posted 12.25.2008 | Politics

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From the announcement of Barack Obama's longshot candidacy to the management of his presidential transition, his organization -- including the biggest...

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Obamas To Appear At 10 Inaugural Balls

AP | Roxanne Roberts | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will twirl their way through 10 official inaugural balls on Jan. 20. The Pres...

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Republican Hill Staffers Excited About Inauguration Too

PoliticoRe | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics

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With millions of Americans expected to descend on Washington for Barack Obama's Inauguration, Republican staffers on Capitol Hill might find themselve...

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A Poet at the Inauguration

Steven G. Kellman | Posted 12.23.2008 | Politics

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Steven G. Kellman

Has poetry -- like the environment, health care, disarmament, and civil liberties - become a Democratic monopoly?

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Jason Linkins

DC Offers Obama-Themed Metro Cards

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 12.23.2008 | Politics

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Sommer Mathis at DCist relates the news that the very same Obama-themed "Franklin Mint business model" that print media is hoping will save journalism...

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A Response to Melissa Etheridge

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

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Emma Ruby-Sachs

I am willing to agree that Rev. Warren is a good guy who said some bad things. I, like you, do trust that communication and cooperation will lead to increased tolerance and progress. I can't forgive Obama, though.

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Inauguration Security Set To Be Tighter Than Ever

AP | NAFEESA SYEED | Posted 12.20.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — No strollers near the Capitol. No tents on the National Mall. None of that Silly String on the parade route. That's just a sample ...

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Beyond Rick Warren

Hilary Rosen | Posted 12.20.2008 | Politics

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Hilary Rosen

The power of gay people is not in our numbers, it's in the number of people we touch. It is hard work to convince people that when it comes to equal rights, we are all in this together.

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Sam Stein

Sharpton Defends Warren Choice: 'Gracious And Courageous'

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics

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Reverend Al Sharpton defended Barack Obama on Friday for choosing Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inauguration, calling the move gracious...

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Obama Inauguration Suit: 54 Top Designers Sketch His Day And Night Looks

WWD | David Lipke | Posted 12.15.2008 | Style

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From WWD: Although the world now knows that President-elect Barack Obama will wear a Hart Schaffner Marx single-button, notch-lapel tuxedo for the ev...

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Jason Linkins

'SaveOurParties' Blog Consolidates Efforts To Preserve Inauguration Libations

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 12.14.2008 | Media

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As everyone knows, we don't really have a President right now, which is why everyone is eagerly anticipating Inauguration Day 2009, so that Barack Oba...

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Obama Inauguration Schedule: Aides Outline 4-Day Event

AP | PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 12.10.2008 | Politics

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CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration will be a four-day affair, replete with the traditional balls but also featuring service p...

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Obama To Buy First Tuxedo In 15 Years For Inauguration (PHOTOS)

WWD | Posted 12.05.2008 | Style

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It's been 15 years since President-elect Barack Obama has bought a new tux -- and his inauguration is the perfect time to break that string. Obama, wh...

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Obama Inauguration: Rep. Foster Offering 200 Tickets

AP/IRN | Posted 11.26.2008 | Chicago

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Almost 200 tickets are up for grabs through U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) for those who live in the 14th congressional district. There's been a hig...

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Obama Inauguration Details: No Corporate, Lobbyist Money

Washington Post | Posted 11.25.2008 | Politics

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Barack Obama's newly formed inaugural committee promised today it will not raise money from corporations, political action committees or currently reg...

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Obama's Inauguration: Pritzker, Rogers And Daley To Be Co-Chairs

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 11.24.2008 | Chicago

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Chicagoans Penny Pritzker, John Rogers and William Daley will be among the Obama inauguration co-chairs, with the Presidential Inauguration Committe...

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Obama Inauguration: Bill Daley Likely Committee Chair

Posted 11.21.2008 | Chicago

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Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley is "likely" to be one of the co-chairs of the Obama inauguration committee, Lynn Sweet reports in the Chicago Su...

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