Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
Want to be Obama's neighbor? House next to his Chicago home in ritzy neighborhood for saleSeptember 11th, 2009 House next to Obama's Chicago home for saleCHICAGO — If you've got the money, you could be President Barack Obama's neighbor in Chicago. The 17-room house next door to his home in a ritzy neighborhood on the city's south side is on the market.
White House holds moment of silence for 9/11 victimsSeptember 11th, 2009 Obamas observe 9/11 moment of silenceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama observed a moment of silence in honor of 9/11 victims outside the White House as a single bugler played taps. A Washington rain came to a stop as the observance began at 8:46 a.m., the moment the first jetliner struck the World Trade Center on Sept.
Want to be Obama's neighbor? 17-room house next to his in ritzy Chicago neighborhood for saleSeptember 11th, 2009 17-room home next to Obamas' Chicago home for saleCHICAGO — If you've got the money, you could be President Barack Obama's neighbor in Chicago. The 17-room house next door to his home in a ritzy neighborhood on the city's south side is on the market.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie Jarrett, who joins them for dinnerAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home, then go to dinnerOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visited White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house and then accompanied her to a nearby restaurant.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie JarrettAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home on vacationOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are spending the evening at White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house around dinnertime.
Michelle Obama's mother says White House is very big, very beautiful and her life is wonderfulJuly 22nd, 2009 First grandmother enjoying life at 1600 Pa. Ave.WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's mother-in-law thinks his daughters, Sasha and Malia, are growing up so fast that she's feeling "left out."
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, often cared for the girls when she and the Obamas lived in Chicago, and she accompanied them to the White House in January to continue looking after them.
White House staffers joke about Obama's 'evil eye'July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - White House staffers have joked about the menacing glance that comes when President Barack Obama meets with world leaders who don't align with his progressive view. White House photographers have captured what they call the "evil eye" in recent weeks, during sessions with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Colombia's Alvaro Uribev.
'Obamas not cheapening White House with pop culture'June 22nd, 2009 NEW YORK - White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has given a spanking to claims that the Obamas were cheapening the presidential residence by hosting pop culture events at the premises. The US First Family has been hosting lesser grand state dinners and more public events where children are invited.
First lady, daughters Malia and Sasha to meet president in Paris for a family weekendJune 4th, 2009 Obamas to spend a family weekend in ParisWASHINGTON — It's a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. A White House official says 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha will join their mother, first lady Michelle Obama, when she flies to Paris on Friday to join President Barack Obama.
Clinton kicks off Obama administration talks with Afghan-Pakistan leadersMay 6th, 2009 Clinton kicks off Afghan-Pakistan talksWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is kicking off two days of Obama administration talks with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan to prod them to step up efforts against the Taliban and other extremists. Clinton is meeting separately and together at the State Department with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and then Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari (AH'-seef ah-LEE' zahr-DAH'-ree).
Obamas dine out and take an evening stroll on the White House South LawnMay 3rd, 2009 Obamas take a walk, holding hands in the eveningWASHINGTON — The first couple took full advantage of the cool spring night. After a date night out on Saturday evening, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama decided to take a stroll when their motorcade arrived back at the White House.
Obama to meet with Afghan, Pakistani leadersMay 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama will meet Wednesday with the presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan for talks aimed at developing a common strategy for combating the Taliban and Al Qaeda and stabilizing the border region between the two countries. Since taking office, Obama has sought a comprehensive approach towards defeating the resilient Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan by addressing the safe haven the militants use in remote areas of Pakistan to launch attacks against US, NATO and Afghan forces.
Obamas using own money to renovate White HouseMarch 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
Obama comes calling at the White House at the door of historyJanuary 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Knocking at the door of history, Barack Obama came calling at the White House to meet with outgoing President George Bush, as hundreds of thousands gathered at the Capitol for Tuesday's inauguration of America's first black president. Arriving in 'The Beast', Obama's 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine with doors designed to withstand a bomb blast, Obama and wife Michelle were greeted in the front portico of the storied presidential mansion by Bush and still the first lady Laura.
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