politico.com - 2/4/2009
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Cocktail crazy Obamas host another midweek fete Obamas host another midweek fete By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN If it s Wednesday, it s a cocktail party at the White House. POTUS and FLOTUS host congressional leaders again. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome Democratic and ...
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5-day rule? Obama's quick turnaround Obama's quick turnaround
By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN Obama appears poised to break...
his campaign pledge to give the public five days to review a bill before he signs it. Obama scheduled a bill signing for 4:35 p.m. ...
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politico.com - 2/5/2009
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Jumper ID-ed! SCHIP signing reporter identified SCHIP signing
reporter identified By CAROL E. LEE & JOSH GERSTEIN...
A reporter who was escorted out of a White House event by Secret Service agents on Wednesday afternoon after he approached . . . . . . ...
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Mayors back Obama City execs call for swift
stimulus City execs call for swift stimulus By CAROL...
E. LEE The WH enlisted America s mayors Wednesday in its effort to pressure Congress to pass a stimulus package as soon as possible. A group of city ...
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Another Obama Cocktail Party
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... The president and first lady will welcome Democratic and Republican congressional leaders back at the White House for another reception Wednesday evening. ...
Another White House Cocktail Party
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
President Obama will host congressional leaders at another White House cocktail party tonight, according to Politico. They did the same thing last week.
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