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		<title>Week 1: Cabinet picks contradict Donald Trump stands on some issues</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The lack of fireworks surrounding Senate consideration of President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s Cabinet picks may reflect a slew of statements his choices have made contradicting the billionaire businessman&#8217;s position on key issues. Trump acknowledged the differences early Friday, posting a message on his Twitter account saying: &#8220;All my Cabinet nominee are looking good and doing a great job. I want them to be themselves and express their own thoughts, not mine!&#8221; This week&#8217;s confirmation hearings produced an odd political chemistry where,&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>U.S. Postal Service says mailing marijuana ads is illegal</title>
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