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2013 inauguration: Braving the cold to celebrate history
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The best time to bear witness to a presidential inauguration isn’t necessarily at the precise time of the swearing-in. It’s Monday at 4:30 a.m. with a temperature around 30 degrees.
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Presidential Inauguration: President lays out vision for the U.S. in speech
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President Barack Obama has prepared a second inaugural address that broadly lays out his vision for the country's future, setting the stage for looming debates over taxes, guns, immigration and other issues while leaving the details for another day.
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Inauguration 2013: There's an app for that
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The 57th Presidential Inauguration is here and for the first time, there is an official app for that.
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President Obama takes oath of office in intimate ceremony
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Stepping into his second term, President Barack Obama took the oath of office Sunday in an intimate swearing-in ceremony at the White House.
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National Day of Service sets tone for inaugural weekend
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The president, along with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha, joined hundreds of volunteers Saturday at Burrville Elementary in one of many projects taking place across the country marking the National Day of Service.
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Inauguration 2013: Unexpected moments make history, too
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The inauguration is traditionally a highly scripted celebration - but sometimes the unexpected happens.
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Presidential Inauguration: What to do when you're in town celebrating
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Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation's cultural capital this weekend for inauguration visitors.
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Inauguration 2013: City gets ready for inauguration
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By sheer volume, it may be tough to top the scene caused at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. But four years later, D.C. is immersed in inauguration fever once again.
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Denis McDonough likely to become new Obama chief of staff
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President Barack Obama is likely to name Denis McDonough, one of his closest national security advisers, as his next chief of staff, according to people familiar with the White House thinking.
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President Obama on gun violence: 'We must act now'
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President Barack Obama is announcing a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence.
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Ken Salazar to step down from Interior Secretary post
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It’s been non-stop personnel announcements out of the White House this week. Wednesday morning brought another one: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is stepping down from his post.
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Hargrove Incorporated works around the clock to bring inaugural floats to life
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In a warehouse the size of eight football fields, employees of Hargrove Incorporated are working around the clock to make sure the first family can enjoy an inaugural parade unlike any other.
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Gun regulation battle: President Obama weighs new action
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Facing powerful opposition to sweeping gun regulations, President Barack Obama is weighing 19 steps that could be taken through executive action alone, congressional officials said.
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Inauguration: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps prepares for parade
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With precision and a lot of practice, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps prepares for one of its most important performances that comes just once every four years.
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White House rejects 'Death Star' petition
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More than 34,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the Obama administration to build the "Star Wars" inspired super-weapon to spur job growth and bolster national defense.
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D.C. leaders talk license plates with White House
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D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember Mary Cheh met Friday at the White House with David Agnew, Obama's director of intergovernmental relations.
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President Obama, Hamid Karzai to meet at White House Friday
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Charting the course for a war's end, President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai meet Friday at the White House to discuss the future of the U.S. role in Afghanistan and the 66,000 American troops in harm's way.
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Obama administration considers leaving no troops in Afghanistan after 2014
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The Obama administration says it might leave no troops in Afghanistan after December 2014, an option that defies the Pentagon's view that thousands of troops may be needed to contain al-Qaida and to strengthen Afghan forces.
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