Obama’s Speech Carries Special Resonance For CBC

Jan. 19, 8:15 A.M.

As the first African-American to take the presidential oath of office, Barack Obama represents to many in Congress the fulfillment of the nation’s founding promise and declaration that “all men are created equal.”

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GOP Lauds Bush for Commuting Agents’ Sentences

Jan. 19, 5:30 P.M.

House and Senate Republicans on Monday applauded President George W. Bush’s decision in the last hours of his presidency to commute the sentences of two former Texas Border Patrol agents.

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Biden Also Offered Secretary of State Job

Updated: Jan. 19, 4:57 P.M.

Vice President-elect Joseph Biden had the choice of being either secretary of State or vice president in the Obama administration, but ultimately decided on the No. 2 job for family and other reasons, Biden’s wife, Jill, said Monday afternoon.

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Reid Gives Franken Seats for Inauguration

Jan. 19, 1:49 P.M.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has finally decided to seat comedian Al Franken (D) — on the National Mall that is.

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