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White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta. Panetta marks among his highest accomplishments bringing order to the White House staff and his role in the President's victory over congressional Republicans in the budget battle.

that were open to public over the weekend.

to a second term as President of the United States. Yesterday's celebration was more subdued than the one four years ago. The President appealed to Congressional leaders to set aside 'extreme partisanship,' and tackle the nation's most urgent problems.

at President Clinton's first term, and previews his next four years.

Steve Inskeep reports that candidates at both the Presidential and Congressional levels make very different use of radio for their political ads than they do television. Candidates are "narrowcasting" with their radio spots -- tailoring messages to ethnic or Christian voters. And candidates are using radio to wage very negative campaigns, while keeping their television ads more positive.

about President Clinton as he prepares to begin his second term... and Speaker Gingrich as he prepares to face a House vote on the recommended punishments for his ethics violations.

Tom Gjelten reports that the Clinton administration is stepping up its military aid to Colombia for its fight against drug cartels. Most of the cocaine sold in the U.S. comes from Colombia. But the effort to assist the Colombians is coming under fire; critics say the United States should not be sending aid to Colombia's military because of its notorious human rights record.

- As Washington prepares for President clinton's inauguration tomorrow, Daniel visits the historical Mall, which has been transformed to accomodate the celebrations. Daniel takes us on a tour of the various attractions, including live music in heated tents and vendors hawking the official souvenirs that will help pay the $30 million price tag for the event.

NPR's Mara Liasson reports that Bill Clinton today took the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States. In his inaugural speech he issued a passionate call for racial and political unity. "We must succeed as one America," he declared.

President Clinton asked Arkansas poet Miller Williams to write a poem for the Second Inaugural. The poem is titled "On History and Hope."