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Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney among first White House guests

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WASHINGTON — Celebrities George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey and prominent lobbyists, corporate executives and Democratic fundraisers were among the first to score visits with President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle or top aides at the White House, newly released records show.

The White House late Friday afternoon posted a list of roughly 480 records in response to questions about whether specific people visited the president’s home. It plans to start disclosing comprehensive visitor lists in coming months.

 
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In this Feb. 23, 2009, file photo Actor George Clooney walks out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington following his meeting with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

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