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Obamas Head to Church

Prez-elect follows presidential tradition

By the Associated Press

Posted Jan 20, 2009 8:24 AM CST

(AP) – As massive crowds swarmed the National Mall to witness Barack Obama's inauguration as president, the man at the center of the maelstrom began the day with his wife at a private service at St. John’s Episcopal Church across the street from the White House,... Read full story »

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