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The Benefits of the Name Obama

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

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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."

The Political Schedule

*all times Eastern

Wednesday, December 2

- 10:40 am
- President Obama and Vice President Biden receive the presidential daily briefing in the Oval Office
- 12:00 pm
- Michelle Obama holds event to thank volunteers who helped ready the White House for Christmas
- 12:35 pm
- President Obama and Vice President Biden have lunch in the Private Dining Room
- 1:00 pm
- Robert Gibbs delivers the daily press briefing from the White House
- 1:45 pm
- President Obama receives the economic daily briefing in the Oval Office
- 2:45 pm
- President Obama meets with senior advisors in the Oval Office
- 3:25 pm
- President Obama meets with Senator Bayh in the Oval Office
- 4:10 pm
- President Obama meets with Senator Graham in the Oval Office