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Obama to speak Tuesday on Afghanistan policy

U.S. sets climate target ahead of summit

Obama's first pardon: A turkey called 'Courage'

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Another Take on the G.O.P. Purity Test

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Obama to Address Nation From West Point

Obama Will Go to Copenhagen

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Tea partiers heckle grieving grandparents
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