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What's In A Name? Ossama's Becomes Obama's

from National Public Radio
January 12, 2009

Mike Elsheikh took over Obama's Hair Design in Chicago earlier this year and renamed it. It used to be called Ossama's Hair Design. Elsheikh says business has improved since the new sign went up. He says he will take the name down only if a request comes straight from the president-elect.

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  • All Things Considered, January 12, 2009
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