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Coleman Sues Franken Over Senate Recount
Coleman refuses board's decision that Al Franken won more vote in Nov. election.

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Obama Defends Leon Panetta
President-elect Obama: "I think that he is one of the finest public servants."

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Obama Addresses Economic Woes
The president-elect on the budget deficit, transparency and accountability.

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Sam's Take on Burris, Panetta
ABC's Sam Donaldson says yes to Roland Burris, but no to Leon Panetta.

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Biden Sworn in as Senator, Why?
VP-elect and Sen. Biden is sworn in on the Senate floor with other lawmakers.

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No Seat for Burris in the Senate
Obama's appointed Senate successor and his lawyer say they'll weigh options.

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Roland Burris in Washington
The Illinois politician attempts to take his Senate seat.

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Jake Tapper Examines the Stimulus Plan
Obama goes over the final details of his plan before presenting it to Congress.

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Burris Defiant About Senate Seat
Roland Burris: "I am the junior senator according to every law book."

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Obama: 'Joe You're Hot'
President-elect Obama jokes with VP-elect Biden about his good looks.

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Richardson Withdraws from Cabinet
Gov. Richardson holds a press conference to explain why he's stepping aside.

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Bush: Israel Justified in Protecting Itself
President Bush: "The situation now taking place in Gaza was caused by Hamas."

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Obama Visits Hill to Discuss Economic Plan
President-elect Obama sits down with House Speaker Pelosi to talk economic woes.

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First Day of School for Obama Girls
Day one begins for Malia and Sasha in their new school.

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Jake Tapper on Obama's D.C. Arrival
The president-elect will talk with party leaders about the stimulus package.

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Obama's Favorite Chicago Haunts
A look at what the president-elect is leaving behind as he moves to Washington.

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Challenges for Obama in 2009
Matthew Dowd and Cokie Roberts discuss the president-elect's potential moves.

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The Minnesota Recount
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie discusses how his recount is not like Florida.

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Hot Air in the Windy City
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Clarence Page discusses Chicago politics.

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Roland Burris: In His Own Words
The little-known Illinois politician discusses being named to the Senate.

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Blagojevich Makes His Pick
In an act of defiance the Illinois governor appoints his Senate pick.

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Blago Appoints Burris to Senate
Gov. Blagojevich grants former AG Roland Burris a Senate seat amid scandal

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Caroline Kennedy Takes Center Stage
JFK's daughter explains why she's qualified to fill Clinton's Senate seat.

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Obama Camp's Blago Report Released
Report finds was no improper contact between Obama camp and the governor.

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Biden: Report Will Confirm What Obama's Said
The vice-president-elect fields questions after meeting with the economic team.

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Sam Donaldson Shares a Holiday Anecdote
ABC veteran reflects on the holiday season through lens of a Lebanese story.

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Bush Meets Wounded Troops at Walter Reed
The president makes his 16th and last trip as commander in chief to see troops.

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New Details in Blagojevich Investigation
Get the latest news on corruption charges against the Illinois governor.

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Obama Relaxes in Hawaii
The president-elect takes some time off for the holidays.

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Blago: 'I Will Be Vindicated'
Gov. Rod Blagojevich tells Illinois "I'm dying to show you how innocent I am."

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Bush to Save Auto Companies
Bush pledges $17B bailout, adding not aiding the industry is "too great a risk."

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Obama Pressers Blur Together
President-elect Obama holds five news conferences in five days.

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Where Will Obama Live?
The president-elect must find temporary quarters until inauguration day.

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Bush Undecided on Auto Bailout
President Bush expresses concern about a "disorderly bankruptcy."

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Obama Picks Financial Regulators
President-elect Obama make SEC chair pick and other regulators to help economy.

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Obama's Rick Warren Pick Sparks Controversy
Obama defends his choice of Rick Warren to give the inaugural invocation.

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Sam Donaldson on Blagojevich Scandal
The Illinois governor's impeachment investigation gets off to a rocky start.

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Bush Shares What He'll Miss
The president remarks on the "freedom agenda" at the US Army War College in Pa.

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Vilsack, Salazar Tapped for Cabinet
Obama picks Vilsack and Salazar to lead the Agriculture and Interior Depts.

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Blago to Open Up By Week's End
Gov. Blagojevich tells the press he's "dying to talk to" the Illinois people.

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Protesters Mock Bush Shoe-ing
Members of the group Code Pink demonstrate outside of the White House.

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The Pint-Sized Press Meet Obama
President-elect Obama and Joe Biden faced questions from Chicago students.

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Cheney's Exclusive Exit Interview
In an ABC News exclusive, the vice president reflects on his time in office.

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George: Countdown to Inauguration
George discusses what Obama needs to do before he's inaugurated.

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Bottom Line: Obama's Road Ahead
George Stephanopoulos discusses the challenges facing the president-elect.

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Bottom Line on Burris Appointment
George Stephanopoulos discusses whether the Senate can refuse to seat Burris.

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The Bottom Line on Senate Seats
George Stephanopoulos discusses the two open seats that must be filled.

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Bottom Line on the Bailout Failure
George Stephanopoulos on the options for the automakers' bailout.

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Bottom Line on Blagojevich
George Stephanopoulos discusses the charges against the Illinois governor.

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Bottom Line: Obama's Transition
George Stephanopoulos on Obama's first 30 days as president-elect.

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