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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/223012-after-blowout-obama-to-answer-questions

President Obama attempted to call Sen. Mitch McConnell, slated to become the new majority leader, last night, but couldn’t connect with the newly reelected Kentucky Republican. The president left a message for McConnell ...

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The president, aides say, is anxious to get to work, telling staff he wants them to make the most out of every day of his remaining time in office.