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Obamas seek to get settled for start of school
AP - 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.
Sarkozy announces Israel trip over Gaza violence
AP - President Nicolas Sarkozy will travel to the Middle East next week, his office announced, as France kept up the pressure on Israel to end fighting in Gaza despite Israel's rejection of a temporary truce.
Obama's paparazzi presidency
Politico - ABC’s Jake Tapper predicted this week that Barack Obama will be 'the Britney Spears of 2009.'
Czechs take over EU presidency from France
AFP - The Czech Republic took over the European Union presidency from France at midnight as a top government official illuminated a giant pendulum on a hill above Prague with blue and yellow.
Panel wants fuel taxes hiked to fund highways
AP - A 50 percent increase in gasoline and diesel fuel taxes is being urged by a federal commission to finance highway construction and repair until the government devises another way for motorists to pay for using public roads.
An Obama inaugural ball will be only for military
AP - President-elect Barack Obama will have a Commander in Chief's Ball during his inauguration with military personnel, their spouses and those wounded fighting in the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as guests.
Holder only confirmation hold up
Politico - Senate committee chairmen expect to begin confirmation hearings for Barack Obama's Cabinet picks shortly after Congress returns to work next week, with only one — Attorney General nominee Eric Holder — expected to face any significant opposition from Republicans.
Obama set to return home after vacation in Hawaii
AP - President-elect Barack Obama on Thursday bid his native Hawaii 'aloha' after a 12-day vacation.
Obama to meet with Pelosi, Reid
Politico - HONOLULU - President-elect Barack Obama will meet with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Monday to discuss a planned economic stimulus package estimated to cost up to $775 billion, a Democratic source said Thursday.
The top 10 weirdest moments of 2008
Politico - The 2008 political year will likely be remembered for its historic firsts, beginning with the election of Barack Obama as president.
Obama to talk stimulus with Hill leaders
Politico - HONOLULU — President-elect Barack Obama will meet with Congressional leaders on Monday during his first full day back in Washington, D.C. in an attempt to assuage rising concerns among Republicans and some Democrats that his economic stimulus plan is too costly and too rushed.
Obama heads home after vacation in Hawaii
AP - President-elect Barack Obama on Thursday bid his native Hawaii 'aloha' after a 12-day vacation.
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