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Just after Biden was sworn in as vice president, the Bush presidency Web platform, WhiteHouse.gov, disappeared and with a click of the refresh button, the Obama Presidency Web platform appeared. The featured item headline: "Change has come to America" over a close up of Obama's new official photo....( read more ) (link)

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