Saturday, January 17, 2009

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Obama Calls for "New Declaration of Independence"

Speaking in Philadelphia as he begins his train trip to Washington, the president-elect calls on Americans to emulate the courage of the nation's founders. America needs "the same perseverance and idealism that our founders displayed.... A new declaration of independence, not just in our nation, but in our own lives - from ideology and small thinking, [...]

Obama Working Overtime to Court Conservatives

Politico: Obama team's charm offensive "runs much deeper and wider than is publicly known." Includes frequent phone calls, e-mails and sit-downs. Story includes praise from Sens. Burr and Graham, Rep. Cantor and Richard Land. Graham: "So far, so good."      

Obama: Moment Holds "The Promise of a New Beginning"

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN1S1LdkUeg&e&w=360] In his final Saturday address as president-elect, Obama reflects on presidential transitions and braces Americans for tough times ahead. Adds: "There is much work to be done. But now, all Americans hold within our hands the promise of a new beginning." Click above to watch, and read transcript here.       

Obama Chats With Hero Pilot

The president-elect spends five minutes on the phone with US Airways Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger Friday evening. Thanks Sullenberger for his "heroic and graceful job" landing his crippled jet in the Hudson River Thursday. Read release here.       

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Obama

Michelle Obama celebrates her 45th birthday Saturday. She and her husband celebrated Thursday evening at the Washington, D.C. restaurant Equinox. AP takes a closer look at the future first lady, calling her assertive but "more polished."       

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The Infrastructure Guru

Looking ahead to the stimulus, here's a profile for your weekend reading pleasure of Congress's infrastructure guru. The House dropped its version yesterday and the Senate is expected to have theirs ready by next week. Though similar, the two are not identical and will have to be reconciled in the coming weeks. Barring complications, the [...]

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