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Sex, lies and scandal: Obama aide has seen it all

Sex, lies and scandal: Obama aide has seen it all

John Podesta is now in charge of a 450-person staff whose experts - including Podesta himself - aren't always in sync with those of his new boss.Read more »

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Obama-McCain: New meeting set to bury campaign ax

Obama-McCain: New meeting set to bury campaign ax

President-elect Barack Obama plans to meet with vanquished Republican rival John McCain on Monday in Chicago, his transition office announced Friday. Read more »

Obama resigning Senate seat

Obama resigning Senate seat

President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that he will resign from the Senate effective Sunday. Read more »

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