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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:00 AM

Obama takes first actions in office

New president jokes as he signs first official documents.
Katharine Mieszkowski

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  • Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:52 PM

    First things first...

    President Obama's first ceremonial act in office should be the awarding of the presidential medal of freedom to US Airways pilot, "Sully" Sullenberger. The award should be in recognition for not only saving the lives of one hundred fifty passengers and crew, but for also having his story of competence and courage COMPLETELY overshadow the last prime time speech of the previous occupant of the White House. What a fitting end to the worst presidency in American history!

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