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Headlines from November 27th, 2008
The Benefits of the Name Obama
WashPost: Nicanor Obama and others sharing the president-elect's last name are enjoying sudden good will, from nightclub freebies to a pass on a speeding ticket. "I'm not related to the president, but I think Obama is a good name to have right now." Permalink
Michelle Obama: No Thanksgiving Cooking for Me
The incoming first lady tells Barbara Walters in an ABC News interview that she's providing the house for family and friends but won't be doing much in the kitchen. "This is the one year -- Don't you think? My husband ran for president -- that I should have an out on cooking something for Thanksgiving." Watch video clip above. Permalink
Bills to Be Ready By Inauguration
NY Times: Democratic Congressional leaders aim to have economic, health and spending legislation on Obama's desk "almost the minute he gets back down Pennsylvania Avenue from the inauguration." Plus, from TIME.com: Inside Obama's Idea Factory in Washington Permalink
Southern-Fried Palin
The former VP candidate will head to Georgia to campaign for incumbent Chambliss in advance of the December 2 runoff. She's scheduled to speak at four rallies Monday. Permalink
Brown: Obama to Visit UK in April
The British PM says the future president will attend a Group of 20 economic conference in London. Could be Obama's first trip to Europe as commander in chief. Permalink
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