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Top Obama Aides Subject of Blago Subpeonas

Sweeping federal subpoenas of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration include requests for records involving David Axelrod and Valerie Jarrett, senior advisers to President Barack Obama.

Among 43 subpoenas released by the Blagojevich administration Friday, one from Dec. 8 seeks notes, calendars, correspondence and any other data that relate to Axelrod, Jarrett and 32 other people and organizations.

That was the day before the FBI arrested Blagojevich, a two-term Democrat, on charges that he tried to trade his appointment to replace Obama in the Senate for campaign contributions. Wiretapped conversations show Blagojevich thought Jarrett was interested in the seat and he wanted campaign money or a high-paying job in return, according to a sworn statement.

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Geithner confirmed by 60-34 vote

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Timothy Geithner as President Barack Obama’s Treasury secretary by a 60-34 vote, paving the way for the new administration to usher in its financial-rescue plan.

With Mr. Geithner now officially on board, the Obama administration is expected to detail shortly efforts to shore up the financial sector. In his first move, the Treasury Secretary is expected Tuesday to announce new rules intended to curb the influence of lobbyists and special interests in determining who gets aid from the government. The new efforts, part of Mr. Obama’s plan to revamp the financial bailout, are aimed at ensuring that investment decisions are based on what is best for the stability of the financial system, rather than on any type of political influence.

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Prez Pushes Responsibility — Except About Sex

In these uncertain times, some things remain constant. One is the arrival each Jan. 22 of tens of thousands of pro-life Americans to Washington, D.C., to note the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and to mourn.

Forty-eight million American children, given the gift of life, but deprived of seeing the light of day, have been destroyed in the womb since that 22nd of January in 1973 when the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion.

So, again this year they came.

Change really is not such a new idea in America. They have been coming to Washington seeking change now for 36 years.

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The Choosen One Lives it Up with Celebrity Friends

Although the Neighborhood Ball, an event held for Barack Obama, got beat by “American Idol” last night in the TV ratings it was definitely the hottest of all official inaugural events by far.

Beyonce, Jay Z, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Sting and Stevie Wonder were among the many performers who wowed the 2,000 plus crowd of Washington D.C. residents and former campaign workers for Obama.

Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio and Denzel Washington also added lots of star power from Hollywood by introducing segments and hanging out backstage. Leonardo brought his dad along, who videotaped with his minicam the acrobat troupe forming a human pyramid. Actor Denzel Washington used a big freight elevator to get to the stage and was accompanied by a gospel choir who sang to him. They asked him if he could sing. He laughed and said not me. My wife is the one who can sing. No one wants to hear me.

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The Choosen One now has an Inauguration CD Box Set?

Stevie Wonder, Wilco, Will.i.am and Death Cab For Cutie are among the artists contributing to the official Barack Obama inaugural committee CD/DVD.

The package, titled ‘Change Is Now: Renewing America’s Promise’, features 15 tracks and three bonus tracks from well known artists as well as eight of his campaign speeches on DVD.

Also featured on the CD are Sheryl Crow, Ozomatli, Melissa Etheridge, Lenny Kravitz, Robin Thicke, Maroon 5, Usher, James Taylor, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Ritchie and Common.

Read the full article at NME