President Obama is the most moderate Democratic president since the end of World War II, while President George W. Bush was the most conservative president in the post-war era.

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Inauguration Day - January 20, 2009 - is just one part of a week-long program to celebrate the start of Barack Obama's term as the 44th president of the United States. Here a breakdown of the happenings:
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What U.S. colleges and universities get the best graduations speakers? Here's list of some of the most notable speakers to give commencement addresses at U.S. colleges and universities during the Spring Semester 2006 commencement ceremonies. And who's on deck for graduation 2007? Check out this ongoing list of upcoming speakers for 2007 commencement ceremonies.
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In a short two weeks, leadership of the United States Senate did an about face regarding the appointment of Roland Burris by Rod Blagojevich to fill out the Senate term of Barack Obama. Senator Harry Reid, Senator Dick Durbin and 50 Democrat Senators had sent a letter to Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich saying any appointee of his would not be seated.
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The U.S is closer than ever to historic health insurance reform that will extend coverage to more than 30 million Americans, provide security and stability to those who have health insurance, and shift power from insurance companies to consumers
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