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Republicans to flee DC for inauguration
While millions descend on Washington for the historic inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, some Republicans see it as an occasion to get out of town.
Nations:U.S. Switzerland Thailand People:Barack Obama Jon Kyl Mitt Romney Source:(Politico)
2009-01-02
Obamas seek to get settled for start of school
WASHINGTON - Weighty issues like the presidential inauguration and the economic stimulus package are pending, but the first order of business for President-elect Barack Obama's family is to get settled in Washington quickly to prepare for the start of school for his two daughters.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama George W. Bush Source:(AP)
2009-01-01
Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire
President-elect Barack Obama's choice of Rick Warren to deliver the inaugural invocation drew one kind of protest. Whether the evangelical pastor offers the prayer in the name of Jesus may draw another. At George W. Bush's 2001 swearing-in, the Revs. Franklin Graham and Kirbyjon Caldwell were criticized for invoking Christ. The distinctly Christian reference at a national civic event offended some, and even prompted a lawsuit.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Richard Nixon George W. Bush Bill Clinton Activities:Obama Admin. U.S. Civil Rights Movement Source:(AP)
2008-12-30
BET, TV One plan extensive inauguration coverage
NEW YORK - BET and TV One, the television networks aimed primarily at a black audience, haven't paid much attention to presidential inaugurations before. This time will be different.
People:Michelle Obama Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-12-29
Pastor Rick Warren defends invite to inauguration
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Under fire for opposing gay marriage, influential evangelical pastor Rick Warren said Saturday that he loves Muslims, people of other religions, Republicans and Democrats, and he also loves "gays and straights."
Nations:U.S. People:Melissa Etheridge Barack Obama John McCain Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-12-21
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