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White House press secretary Jay Carney refused Wednesday to say whether President Obama would expend political capital to back climate-change legislation, despite Mr. Obama's remarks on the topic in his inaugural speech. (Associated Press)

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President Obama mentioned climate change eight times during his inaugural address, and the White House has hinted that he may use executive power to pursue a form of clean-energy investments. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Vice President Joseph R. Biden reacts Jan. 21, 2013, with his wife, Jill, as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House during the 57th presidential inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Obama. (Associated Press)

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President Obama talks with Vice President Joseph R. Biden in the presidential box during the inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House on Jan. 21, 2013. (Associated Press)

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The crowds along the parade route from Capitol Hill to the White House were large and largely happy, including a man who rose above the throng before the swearing-in ceremony started. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The crowds along the parade route from Capitol Hill to the White House were large and largely happy. There were necessities, with crowds around the portable toilets. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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President Barack Obama arrives to be officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

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President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski, Pool)

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President Obama is officially sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski, Pool)