Open Thread: 100 Days In Office

Reflect on the Obama inauguration: a pivotal moment addressing climate change and economic stimulus. Share your insights!

Written bySheril Kirshenbaum
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From the Stimulus to the Omnibus, from the specter of climate change to the change of Specter, from the economy to confirmations, in terms of the new administration, are you satisfied? Optimistic? Worried? Uncertain? Disappointed? Scared? Hopeful? Share your perspective in comments...

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