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Barack Obama Is Sworn In As 44th President Of The United States

President Barack Obama signs his first act as president, a proclamation, after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inaugural ceremony in Washington January 20, 2009. (UPI Photo/Molly Riley/Pool)


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Democrat calls for veto of spending bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- One of three Democrats crossing party lines to vote against the $447 billion spending bill awaiting President Barack Obama's signature is urging a veto.
Mixed numbers on Obama job approval
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Two daily tracking polls provided somewhat conflicting reports Monday on U.S. President Barack Obama's job approval ratings among voters.
Obama cites Lebanon arms smuggling
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday he discussed the "extensive" arms smuggling ongoing in Lebanon with President Michel Suleiman.
Report: Senate will drop Medicare buy-in
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate leaders will drop expansion of Medicare from healthcare reform legislation in return for getting a bill passed by Christmas, senators said Monday.
Congress debates lower-cost drug imports
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Pharmaceutical makers are lobbying hard against a plan that would let U.S. citizens buy cheaper drugs from foreign countries, officials said.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday banks must make an "extraordinary commitment" to help the country recover from a crisis that was partly their fault.
Wildlife mgmt. gets boost from gun sales
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. wildlife habitats and management areas will see a big bump in funding due to a surge in gun and ammunition sales, officials said.
Spending bills become 2010 election issue
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Legislation focused on U.S. jobs creation and healthcare reform is costing lots of money and creating political conflict, officials from both parties said.
Mullen: U.S. must make quick Afghan moves
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The United States must take action quickly to stem the momentum of Afghan insurgents, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Adm. Mike Mullen, said Monday.
Afghan attacks
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Militant attacks on a pair of outposts resulted in the deaths of at least 16 Afghan police officers, officials said.
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