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President Obama is turning his campaign focus to the struggling middle class and the widening gap between rich and poor. Mr. Obama is expected to run for re-election with higher unemployment than any recent president. (Associated Press)
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President Obama trails both Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich in 12 swing states that loom large in determining the winner of the 2012 presidential election. (AP Photo)
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Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl greets worshippers as he departs after celebrating Christmas Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Former Speaker of the House and current Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista Gingrich depart following Christmas Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day, Washington, D.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Former Speaker of the House and current Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista Gingrich depart following Christmas Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day, Washington, D.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Former Speaker of the House and current Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich poses for photos with fellow worshippers following Christmas Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day, Washington, D.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl speaks to worshippers at Christmas Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day, Washington, D.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where a special D.C. choir will perform for Pope Francis. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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The Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl greets a young worshiper during Christmas Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day, Washington, D.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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A plaque for Sir Alexander Fleming is featured on a wall at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. In January 2011, the government introduced a new health bill many fear will bring even more draconian cuts and competition from private providers. The bill is now in the process of being adopted and will overhaul the current management structure and ax more than 20,000 health jobs in the next two years. (Associated Press)
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Washington Wizards' Maurice Evans drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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Nick Young of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during media day at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Monday, September 28, 2009. (Peter Lockley / The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche averaged 16.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game last season. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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The Washington Wizards selected small forward Chris Singleton with the 18th overall pick in the 2011 Draft. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis will have his son represent the franchise at the NBA Draft Lottery on Wednesday night. Washington has a 19.9 percent chance of getting the No. 1 pick. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) at the Washington Wizards Media Day at the Verizon Center, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards point guard John Wall averaged 16.4 points per game along with 8.3 assists and 4.6 rebounds. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards' John Wall (2) passes the ball from under the basket while Chicago Bulls Kyle Korver, left, and Ronnie Brewer defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Bulls won 105-77. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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** FILE ** Khalil Ibrahim, who led the Darfur-based Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), is seen during an interview in Abeche, Chad, in February 2007. (AP Photo/Alfred de Montesquiou, File)
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** FILE ** An unidentified member of the Oodua People's Congress militia walks with a gun on a major street during a protest against the radical Muslim sect Boko Haram in Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
