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Published 12/3/2008 by sarahbethparker at CNN Political Ticker
Festivities commence at the White House.
(CNN) WASHINGTON – As Americans start the annual tradition of sending out Christmas cards, preparing Christmas dinner menus, and decorating their home for the holidays, President and Mrs. Bush have a decidedly larger task at hand.
Besides lighting the National Christmas tree Thursday night, President and Mrs. Bush will get [...]
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