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The earnings gap between men and women has narrowed, but a new White House report shows that on average women still only make about 75% as much as their male counterparts.

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Obama administration, Congress brace for new political realityupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 08:19:00

A new political reality hits Washington next week, with the first split Congress since 2002 raising questions about whether the bipartisan cooperation of the recently concluded lame-duck session can continue.

Gibbs: The GOP's responsibilityupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 08:19:00

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs talks about the role Republicans need to play in 2011.

Who might replace Rahm Emanuel?updated: Sun Sep 12 2010 02:45:00

The smart money in Washington and Chicago, Illinois, says it's all but a certainty that within weeks Rahm Emanuel will throw his hat into the ring to replace retiring Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. So the parlor game over who will replace Emanuel as White House chief of staff has already kicked into high gear.

Obamas choose French-American for dinner out at Martha's Vineyardupdated: Mon Aug 23 2010 20:21:00

President Barack Obama and his wife went out to dinner Monday night, venturing to a Martha's Vineyard restaurant they also visited on their vacation last year.

People.com: Barack Obama Celebrates 49th Birthday - with Oprah Winfreyupdated: Thu Aug 05 2010 18:48:00

The president eats well as he shares his special day with friends in Chicago

Obama meets with relatives of Gulf oil rig explosion victimsupdated: Fri Jun 11 2010 09:22:00

President Barack Obama met at the White House on Thursday with the families of the 11 workers killed in the BP oil rig explosion.

Long-distance walkers head to Arizona to urge immigration actionupdated: Wed May 26 2010 15:08:00

Four college students who just weeks ago completed a four-month, 1,500-mile walk on behalf of immigration reform are headed now to Arizona, to join others in a walk protesting that state's new law cracking down on illegal immigrants.

White House adviser: Obama has brought 'enormous change'updated: Sun Jan 24 2010 11:40:00

The White House rejected criticism Sunday that President Obama has not delivered on his promise of "change" during his first year in office.

Valerie Jarrett balances roles of friend, official adviser to Obamaupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 16:21:00

Valerie Jarrett does not like to talk about herself.

White House power playerupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 16:21:00

Longtime friend and White House adviser Valerie Jarrett is President Obama's confidante and closest adviser.

Michelle Obama vows to strike Olympic gold for Chicagoupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 01:55:00

First lady Michelle Obama vowed Monday to "take no prisoners" as she and her husband launch an unprecedented bid for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid.

Commentary: Obama's most trusted aideupdated: Wed Jul 29 2009 15:59:00

Five days after the 2008 presidential election, Steve Kroft of "60 Minutes" did a profile on "Obama's brain trust," four political veterans that he reported were the president-elect's most important team members: David Plouffe, Robert Gibbs, David Axelrod and Anita Dunn.

King: Crisis and controversy dominate Sunday talkupdated: Mon Apr 27 2009 07:43:00

Our executive producer said it all, "All those people who told me that news never happens on Sunday mornings are out of their minds." Yes, there was plenty of criticism and controversy on the Sunday talk shows -- and a fair amount of news was made -- but the most important story broke after the usual pundits and politicians had had their say.

Officials: Sebelius in lead for Health and Human Services postupdated: Wed Feb 18 2009 21:30:00

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is a leading contender to become the next secretary of the Health and Human Services department, two senior administration officials told CNN. However, the officials stressed that President Obama is still checking out several other potential nominees for the critical job of shepherding his health-care reform plan through Congress.

Impeachment trial begins for Illinois governorupdated: Mon Jan 26 2009 14:01:00

The Illinois state Senate on Monday began its impeachment trial against Gov. Rod Blagojevich without the governor present.

Special Ops: How to move a president in a few hoursupdated: Mon Jan 19 2009 11:58:00

Comedian Mark Russell was at a recent event in Chicago, Illinois, when he found himself sitting next to Valerie Jarrett, an adviser to President-elect Barack Obama.

White House decoratorupdated: Mon Jan 19 2009 11:58:00

See how Barack and Michelle Obama plan to redecorate 24 rooms of the White House with a $100,000 budget.

Panel investigating Blagojevich won't subpoena Obama advisersupdated: Sun Dec 28 2008 16:23:00

After being told by prosecutors that their testimony could jeopardize the ongoing criminal investigation, the Illinois House panel considering impeachment charges against Gov. Rod Blagojevich will not subpoena advisers to President-elect Barack Obama, the panel's chairwoman said Sunday.

Blagojevich's troublesupdated: Sun Dec 28 2008 16:23:00

The panel looking into possibly impeaching Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich meets on Monday.

Commentary: Obama picks show merit of diversityupdated: Fri Nov 21 2008 08:45:00

More than 20 years ago, I got into an argument with a college roommate over affirmative action -- one I've thought about since President-elect Barack Obama began nominating people to serve in the Cabinet and White House staff.

Transition to powerupdated: Sun Nov 16 2008 22:27:00

A longtime friend of the Obamas has officially been named a senior advisor to the incoming president.

Obama and McCain set to meet in Chicagoupdated: Sun Nov 16 2008 22:27:00

Call it a meeting of the bipartisan minds.

Next Secretary of State?updated: Sat Nov 15 2008 15:32:00

CNN's Anderson Cooper and panelists discuss potential candidates for the next Secretary of State.

Obama, Biden appoint advisersupdated: Sat Nov 15 2008 15:32:00

A longtime friend of Barack and Michelle Obama's has been appointed as a senior adviser to the incoming president.

Obama looking to make impact quickly, aides sayupdated: Mon Nov 10 2008 08:53:00

President-elect Barack Obama is looking forward to Monday's White House transition talks with President Bush and is already examining ways to make a quick impact upon taking office, top Obama aides said Sunday.

Official: Obama could name more administration picks Fridayupdated: Thu Nov 06 2008 22:53:00

President-elect Barack Obama could name other members of his administration on Friday, a day after he named Rep. Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff, an Obama transition official said.

Michelle Obama preps for general election close-upupdated: Wed Jun 18 2008 15:22:00

Michelle Obama, wife of Sen. Barack Obama, is honing her message for the fall, aides say.

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