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New Census Count Out Tuesday Will Determine State Seats in Congress
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Obama Signs Tax-Cut Package Into Law: McConnell on Hand, Pelosi MIA
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Michelle Obama, Sasha, Malia, Bo to Hawaii; Not Taking the Jumbo Jet
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Obama Urges Passage of Tax-Cut Deal, Pledges to Work with Business Community
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White House Appoints Jon Bon Jovi to Advisory Board
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White House Says No Plans Yet for Holbrooke Replacement
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Army Officer Who Doubts Obama Was Born in U.S. Pleads Guilty
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