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Rhode Island Gov.-elect Lincoln Chafee is seen at the Blair House across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, before President Barack Obama spoke to newly elected governors. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Washington Mayor-elect Vincent Gray speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, following his luncheon meeting with President Obama. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS D.C. Mayor-elect Vincent C. Gray speaks to the news media outside the White House on Wednesday after his luncheon meeting with President Obama. The president said, "I'm unequivocally in support of voting rights for the District of Columbia," according to Mr. Gray.
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A man dressed as a Maccabee takes part in the the National Menorah lighting ceremony in celebration of Hanukkah on the Ellipse near the White House on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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The official White House Christmas Tree is seen in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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The official White House Christmas Tree is seen in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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The Cross Hall, looking towards the East Room is seen as the State Floor of the White House is decorated for Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in Washington. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Ornaments are seen on the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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The Obama family dog, Bo, and a marzipan replica of the White House Kitchen Garden is seen at left, as the 2010 White House Chocolate Gingerbread House is displayed in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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White House pastry chef Bill Yosses speaks about the 2010 White Chocolate Gingerbread House featuring marzipan replicas of the Obama family dog, Bo, and the White House Kitchen Garden, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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The Obama family dog, Bo, made from marzipan, is seen as the 2010 White House Chocolate Gingerbread House is displayed in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Ornaments are seen on the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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A military appreciation Christmas tree is seen at the East Entrance Landing of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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An oversized version of Bo, the Obama family dog, made of pipe cleaners, is displayed in the Booksellers area of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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First lady Michelle Obama stands with retired Marine Lt. Gen. Pete Osman as she speaks about the Toys for Tots program which distributes gifts to needy children, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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First lady Michelle Obama stands with retired Marine Lt. Gen. Pete Osman as she speaks about the Toys for Tots program which distributes gifts to needy children, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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First lady Michelle Obama makes Christmas arts and crafts with children from military families, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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White House holiday cookies, including one resembling the Obama family dog Bo, are seen following a preview of the Christmas decorations at White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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A red ribbon hangs from the the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov., 30, 2010, to commemorate World Aids Day.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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From left, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., House Speaker-designate John Boehner of Ohio, and House Majority Leader-elect Eric Cantor of Va., take part in a news conference, on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, following their meeting at the White House with President Obama. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)