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Published 11/7/2008 by shannanb at CNN Political Ticker

A happier Barney, with President Bush. WASHINGTON (CNN) — President-elect Barack Obama's daughters have been promised a puppy for the White House — President Bush's dog, Barney, demonstrated his technique for dealing with the media Thursday…sinking his teeth into Reuters TV White House correspondent Jon Decker. Call it a case of biting the hand that covers you. First [...] (link)

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