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Republican lawmakers say that the president must get Congressional approval for any commitments he makes to reduce the nation's carbon emissions.
GOP: Congress must OK climate commitments
Republican lawmakers are telling President Barack Obama that he needs Congress to deliver on any commitments he makes to reduce global warming gases. Full story
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Msnbc.com’s political cartoonists take a look back at the past week.

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Explore our timeline gauging the early hits and misses from Roosevelt to Obama.

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What are the key roles and who's filling them.
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Descending on the West Wing with 32 cameras and 25 producers, NBC News gets a glimpse of the extremely young, fast and loose players who make up Team Obama.
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Public records
Help figure out who has been visiting the White House during the first eight months of the Obama administration.
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Check out historical info, photos, and panoramic images.
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  The White House revealed
An exclusive peek into Obama's world.

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Reform fight: White House battles progressives
Dec. 17: War heating up between the White House and progressives. Are big insurance companies winning the fight over health care reform? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D, Minn.)
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  The long road to the White House
Barack Obama’s two-year journey encompassed controversies and celebrations.
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Hispanic, Asian and African-American leaders who broke racial barriers.
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  The life of Barack Obama
The path of the president-elect, from childhood to the White House.
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  George W. Bush's legacy
A contested election, Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and economic crisis.
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A look back at the historic election of Barack Obama.

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