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Published 1/21/2009 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

From NBC's Domenico MontanaroYesterday was a day of celebration for President Obama, but he, as much as anyone, has stressed the harsh realities the country faces. One of those challenges is the situation in Gaza. This morning Obama made his initial contacts as president with prominent players in the region, including Israeli Prime Minister Olmert, Palestinian Authority President Abbas, Egyptian President Mubarak and King Abdullah of Jordan. "He used this opportunity on his first day in office...( read more ) (link)

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