2016 Olympics Vote

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Tokyo 2016 Olympics Pitch: Best For Athletes, Environment

AP | Posted 12.02.2009 | World

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COPENHAGEN — Tokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes. Tokyo's bid team told IOC members Friday that thei...

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Obamas, Chicago, Aim For Heartstrings In Final 2016 Olympics Pitch

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. In one of the biggest upsets i...

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2016 Olympics Announcement: Hours Before The IOC Vote, It's Too Close To Call

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. Years of preparations, arm-twisting, sweet-talking and hopes will be rejected or rewarded Friday w...

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Passing the Torch: Brazil's Olympic Dream

Orlando Silva Jr. | Posted 12.01.2009 | World

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I am proud to note that while Brazil's turn to organize the Olympics has not yet come, it does not mean that we've shied away from competing. But it is one thing to play along, and another to offer the playing field.

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2016 Olympic Games: Who Should Host Them? (SLIDESHOW, POLL)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.29.2009 | World

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Everyone from President Obama to the King Of Spain will be in Copenhagen on Friday to push for their city's 2016 Olympic Games bid. Which city do you ...

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2016 Olympics Vote Schedule: IOC Meeting In Copenhagen

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 11.27.2009 | Chicago

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WHAT: Selection of the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics. WHERE: Copenhagen....

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Daley Slams Media, Ducks Questions At Final Olympics Rally Before Copenhagen

Chicago Tribune | Dan Mihalopoulos | Posted 11.25.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Richard Daley today sought one more time to rally the city behind the bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics before heading to Copenhagen for next wee...

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Arne Duncan Joins Growing Chicago Olympics Delegation For Copenhagen

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Arne Duncan will travel to Denmark next week to support his hometown of Chicago's Olympic bid. Duncan will joi...

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Obama Will Travel To Copenhagen For Chicago Olympics Bid: Report

Crain's Chicago Business | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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It looks like Barack Obama is heading to Copenhagen to make a personal pitch to the International Olympic Committee....

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Oprah Joining Star-Studded Chicago Olympics Team In Copenhagen

AP | Posted 11.23.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Oprah's trying to land another big get. The talk show queen will travel to Denmark next week to lobby International Olympic Committee...

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Valerie Jarrett: Obama Talks About Olympics Daily, 'Would Love' To Be In Copenhagen For Vote

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 11.21.2009 | Chicago

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President Barack Obama personally gave the order to send a White House advance team to Copenhagen and would "love" to be there himself next week to ar...

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