Happy 2011!

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A happy and healthy 2011 to all readers of Political Style! Thank you for your support in 2010!

2010: Memorable Moments

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Signing of Healthcare

GOP takes House

Gordon Brown leaves office

BP oil spill

Haiti earthquake

Extreme snow hits US and UK

DADT repealed

START ratified

Student protests

Elena Kagan appointed to the Supreme Court

Popularity of the iPad

Lisa Murkowski wins write in bid

Kathryn Bigelow becomes the first female to win the Academy Award for Best Director

A Year in Photos

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White House photographers have selected their favourite images from the second year of the Obama Presidency. Visit the official photostream here to see many more inspiring and beautiful images like the one taken of the President above, golfing at Martha's Vineyard earlier this year.

The book that defines modern campaign reporting

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Politico features an interview with Richard Ben Cramer, author of the definite book on election reporting-- What It Takes: The Way to the White House. Both are worth a read!

10 for 10: In Memoriam

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10 for 10: Best Dressed

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Golfing with Obama

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Bidens spend Christmas Day at Walter Reed

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The Vice President and Dr Biden spent Christmas Day at Walter Reed Medical Center, Washington DC meeting troops and their families.

Snow hits the East Coast

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Patrick Kennedy: End of an Era

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The Huffington Post has a great piece on Rep. Patrick Kennedy, who is retiring from the US House of Representatives this year. This is an especially reflective piece for me as I had the honour of interning for him earlier this summer. It was a fantastic experience, and he was one of the best Representatives to intern for (in my opinion!)

Speaker Pelosi: A Decade in Style

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The Huffington Post has a fun slideshow chronicling Speaker Pelosi's style over the past decade. She is looking more stylish than ever!

The Obamas visit troops on Christmas Day

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The President and First Lady visited families at the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe, Hawaii yesterday.

The First Lady wore a white tank top with a white and grey detailed skirt from Joline. It will be available from Ikram in Chicago.

Merry Christmas!

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Image of the Day

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Travelers arrive at Union Station for the annual Christmas getaway.

This Week on the Hill...

MONDAY 20TH: Senators Feinstein, Kerry and Levin hold a press conference after a closed Senate session in the Old Senate Chamber.

TUESDAY 21ST: Speaker Nancy Pelosi signs the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

TUESDAY 21ST: Speaker Nancy Pelosi hugs Rep. Barney Frank.

WEDNESDAY 22ND: A news conference is held by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Charles Schumer with Deputy Chief Richard Alles about the passage of the 9/11 First Responders bill.

WEDNESDAY 22ND: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid talks with reporters inside his office.

WEDNESDAY 22ND: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives at the US Senate.

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THURSDAY 23RD: Senator Arlen Specter talks with reporters in his office.

Senator Gillibrand: A Force to be Reckoned With

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This article recently published in the New York Times is worth taking a look at, discussing the new found power of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D:NY) in her success at helping to pass the 9/11 health insurance bill and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.