The remainder of the Ellipse building is occupied by VOSA, which oversees MoT testing.

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On Thursday, the President and the First Family will attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse.

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The departure from the Ellipse is pooled press and the arrival at Wright-Paterson Air Force Base is open press.

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The departure from Wright-Paterson Air Force Base is open press and the arrival on the Ellipse is pooled press.

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Olmsted placed it on the commanding northern edge of his plaza's ellipse.

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And may every tree from Midland Beach to this Ellipse and all across the country shine as a beacon of hope for all Americans.

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McIlwee and Damaschke built out a concrete terrace below the house and carved out a pool in the shape of an ellipse one of Mr. Lautner's trademark designs.

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The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion located at 15th and E Streets on each tour day beginning at 8:00 AM.

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Obama will join the President at the National Park Service at the National Park Foundation's Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held on the Ellipse at 5:00 p.m. eastern.

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AFL-CIO has belatedly endorsed the rally on the Ellipse.

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When these platforms are dropped off by their launch rockets they are in a large ellipse around the Earth running from just a few hundred km above the planet out to 36, 000km.

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