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Kennedy says 9/11, Obama led her to public service

Kennedy says 9/11, Obama led her to public service

Caroline Kennedy emerged from weeks of near-silence Friday about her bid for a Senate seat by saying that after a lifetime of closely guarded privacy, she felt compelled to answer the call to service issued by her father a generation ago.Read more »

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For Obama, huge challenges vs. big assets

For Obama, huge challenges vs. big assets

Barack Obama will inherit two wars and the worst economic conditions in three generations when he takes the oath of office on Jan. 20. Ironically, that challenge might be a blessing for the president-elect - unemployment is so high and consumer confidence so low that even modest improvements will let him claim progress. Read more »

The Influence Game: Unlikely groups seek job funds

The Influence Game: Unlikely groups seek job funds

Zoos, the bicycle industry and advocates of beach replenishment share something this holiday season: They're all hoping for a slice of the mammoth economic stimulus package President-elect Barack Obama and Congress hope to pass early next year. Read more »

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