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Citigroup sets aside jet purchase after Obama admin pressure

The efforts of the U.S. government and the Treasury Department to avoid misuse of bailout funds amid an unprecedented financial crisis in America has led Citigroup Inc. on Tuesday to cancel its move to take possession of a new corporate jet which had planned to buy.

Hamas bombs and Israel responds with airstrike

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On Tuesday Palestinian militants detonated a bomb that killed an Israeli soldier patrolling near Gaza, to this, Israel responded with an airstrike, straining the fragile cease-fire on the eve of a visit by President Barack Obama's new Mideast envoy.
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GM faces Obama's new climate policies

General Motors responded to President Barack Obama's address on climate policies Monday, saying it was working aggressively to develop better hybrids and electric cars to reduce emissions and improve mileage.
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General Motors faces Obama's new climate policies

General Motors responded to President Barack Obama's address on climate policies Monday, saying it was working aggressively to develop better hybrids and electric cars to reduce emissions and improve mileage.
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Blagojevich considered Oprah for Senate

Illinois' beleaguered Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Monday that he considered appointing talk show queen Oprah Winfrey with President Barack Obama's senate seat.
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Change Leadership

Kellogg School professors weigh in on the management lessons awaiting President Barack Obama
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The World Won't Buy Unlimited U.S. Debt

Barack Obama has spoken often of sacrifice. And as recently as a week ago, he said that to stave off the deepening recession Americans should be prepared to face trillion dollar deficits for years to come.
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First BlackBerry in White House

On Thursday, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs confirmed at Thursday's press briefing that President Obama has held on to his beloved smart phone, though he did not provide details on what kind of BlackBerry the president is using.
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Obama's Cure for Crisis: Hard Work, Basic Values

President Barack Obama began his administration taking a humble stance in the face of major economic and wartime crises facing the nation but called on Americans to meet challenges through hard work and values such as sacrifice and responsibility.
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Oprah Recommended Obama's Inaugural DJ

Oprah Winfrey, who played an active role in showing her support for President Barack Obama, made her final recommendation to the first couple on Tuesday night.
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Obama girls get Jonas Brothers prize at White House

While President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were dancing the night away at ten inaugural balls throughout Washington, D.C., their daughters were on a scavenger hunt inside their new home, the White House.
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Obama requests halt on Guantanamo trials

President Barack Obama moved to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp on Tuesday, ordering military prosecutors to seek a 120-day suspension of legal proceedings in the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his four co-defendants, according to Financial Times.

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