Barack Obama's First Year in the White House

During the White House job summit, Obama listens to business leaders during a break-out session held in the Executive Office Building on December 3.
Callie Shell / Aurora for TIME

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During the White House job summit, Obama listens to business leaders during a break-out session held in the Executive Office Building on December 3. "People usually ask if Obama has changed," says Shell. "Essentially, I see the same man I saw on the campaign — he still listens to several opinions, he still likes to have his ideas challenged."

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