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Obama urges action on debt ceiling
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President Barack Obama is hailing a last-minute deal that avoids the so-called fiscal cliff but says it's just one step in a broader effort to boost the economy and shrink federal deficits.
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Obama to hold only two inaugural balls, least in 60 years
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Planners say the austerity in festivities is a reflection of tough economic times and an effort to minimize the burden on law enforcement, other security personnel and Washington residents.
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'Race to the Top' gives schools nearly $400M in grants
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This year's version of President Barack Obama's Race to the Top competition let districts, rather than states, apply. The goal is to promote local solutions and personalized learning.
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Inauguration preps largely underway in D.C.
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Just drive down Pennsylvania Ave. and you'll see work is already underway for the presidential inauguration in January.
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Obama's second inauguration expected to draw smaller crowds
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Four years ago, Barack Obama's swearing-in drew a record crowd to the National Mall, with 1.8 million people eager to witness history: the country's first black president taking the oath of office.
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Obama phones servicemembers in Afghanistan
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Obama, as has been his practice during previous holidays, reached out to service members from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.
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The fiscal cliff: what you need to know
CommentFinancial consultant Antwone Harris talked to Natasha about how the fiscal cliff will affect average Americans.
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Obama tours communities devastated by Sandy
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President Obama viewed the devastation that Superstorm Sandy waged on New York City, with a helicopter tour above Queens and Staten Island. And in the Washington area, donations continue to be collected to help people in the damaged areas.
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Obama to be first U.S. president to travel to Myanmar, Cambodia
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Obama's trip to Myanmar marks the culmination of a dramatic turnaround in the country's relations with Washington.
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President Obama speaks with ABC7's Scott Thuman
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Only on ABC7 this Election Day, President Obama spoke with senior political reporter Scott Thuman in Chicago.
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New political gossip
CommentJudy Kurtz of The Hill stopped by to chat with Natasha and Melanie about the latest political gossip leading up to next week's election.
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Sandy upends final week of presidential campaign
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Superstorm Sandy is upending the final week of the presidential race, with President Barack Obama calling off another campaign day to tour ravaged New Jersey and Republican Mitt Romney struggling to strike the right tone as he tries to close the deal with voters.
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Election 2012: Obama on marathon tour, Romney runs in Ohio
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While President Obama is on a marathon tour, Mitt Romney is on the run in Ohio.
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The latest political gossip with Judy Kurtz
CommentThe Hill's Judy Kurtz came by to talk about the latest gossip in Washington.
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Battleground Virginia: Back on the campaign trail
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The presidential candidates are back on the campaign trail, one day after the final debate.
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Battleground Virginia: Tight race for the White House
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According to the latest Public Policy poll, the race couldn't be any tighter in Battleground Virginia.
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Battleground Virginia: Latest on the race for the White House
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President Obama and Mitt Romney have both made numerous campaign stops all over the Commonwealth and they have many more on their calendars in the next 28 days.
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Obamas' wedding anniversary lands on debate night
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Forget about a date night. President Barack Obama and wife Michelle will be marking their wedding anniversary with a debate night.
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