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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 12/12/2008

Early Blair House check-in for Obamas unavailable

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The Obamas had been hoping for an early Blair House check-in. CHICAGO (CNN) – President-elect Barack Obama will not be moving his family across the street from the White House early, despite his request to do so. Blair House, which incoming presidents traditionally occupy 5 days before inauguration day on January 15, is apparently booked in [...]

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 12/13/2008

WH Tells Obamas, No Room at the Blair House

— voices.washingtonpost.com — By Dan Eggen The Bush administration has denied President-elect Barack Obama's request to move early into an... official guest house across from the White House, citing previously scheduled commitments, a transition official said today. The Obamas wanted ... (more) WH Tells Obamas, No Room at the Blair House

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blogs.abcnews.com - 12/12/2008

Future First Family Denied Early Move-In at the Blair House

— blogs.abcnews.com — ABC News has learned that the future First Family has been denied a request to move in... early to the Blair House –- the traditional temporary housing of President-elects in Washington, DC. Sources tell ABC News that the Obama Transition... (more) Future First Family Denied Early Move-In at the Blair House

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nytimes.com - 12/13/2008

Sorry, Obamas, Early Check-In Isn’t Available

— nytimes.com — Blair House, the official guest residence for the White House, will not be available for an early... check-in by the Obama family. (more) Sorry, Obamas, Early Check-In Isn’t Available

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No Room at the Blair House for Incoming First Family
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... CNN: The president-elect is unable to move into Bush's guests house in early January because of previously scheduled events, guests. The Obama family initially "explored the idea" of moving into the house early 2009 so his daughters could start school on time. Obama will instead arrive January 15, when incoming presidents traditionally begin to occupy the house ahead of the Inauguration.       ...