US First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during a White House leadership and mentoring initiative for a group of local high school students November 2, 2009 in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The grade 10 and 11 students with be paired with women in the White House to learn about their career paths. Looking on from left: student Jasmine Gross, student Iris Virgil, Domestic Policy Adviser and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council Melody Barnes, student Katherine Buer, and White House Personnel Director Nancy Hogan. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

US First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during a White House leadership and mentoring initiative for a group of local high school students November 2, 2009 in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The grade 10 and 11 students with be paired with women in the White House to learn about their career paths. Looking on from left: student Jasmine Gross, student Iris Virgil, Domestic Policy Adviser and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council Melody Barnes, student Katherine Buer, and White House Personnel Director Nancy Hogan.

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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 28: President Barack Obama (4-R) watches a basketball game with his mother in law Marian Robinson (3-R), First Lady Michelle Obama (2-R) and daughter Sasha Obama (R) at George Washington University November 28, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama attended the game between George Washington University and Oregon State, which is coached by his brother-in-law Craig Robinson.
  2. President Barack Obama, from left, watches a college basketball game between George Washington University and Oregon State with mother-in-law Marian Robinson, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson is head coach of Oregon State.
  3. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First Lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Sasha (2nd L)and Malia, gives a thumbs up after welcoming the official White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 18 and a half foot Douglas fir was donated by Eric and Gloria Sundback (R) of Shepherdstown, West Virginia; the tree will stand in the Blue Room throughout the holidays.
  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) Malia Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama and Marion Robinson hand out food at Martha's Table November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was accompanied by his family as he handed out food at the pantry on the eve of Thanksgiving.
  5. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: First lady Michelle Obama (L) and President Barack Obama walk to the North Portico of the White House to await the arrival of the Indian Prime Minister November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  6. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: White House staff serve a desert during a preview of tonight's State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by White House Curator William Allman and State Department Protocol Officer Tanya Turner to speak about state visits and dinners at the White House to a group of students prior to tonight's state dinner with Prime Minister Singh of India.
  7. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 18: First lady Michelle Obama (L) and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano (R) listen to Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine General James Cartwright (C) speak in the East Room of the White House November 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted women of the U.S. military for tea.

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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia welcome Eric and Gloria Sundback (L), who donated the official White House Christmas Tree, at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 18 and a half foot Douglas fir will stand in the Blue Room throughout the holidays.
  2. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First lady Michelle Obama welcomes the White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 18 and a half foot Douglas fir was donated by Eric and Gloria Sundback of Shepherdstown, West Virginia; the tree will stand in the Blue Room throughout the holidays.
  3. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia welcomes the White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 18 and a half foot Douglas fir was donated by Eric and Gloria Sundback (L) of Shepherdstown, West Virginia; the tree will stand in the Blue Room throughout the holidays.
  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First Lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Sasha (2nd L)and Malia, gives a thumbs up after welcoming the official White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 18 and a half foot Douglas fir was donated by Eric and Gloria Sundback (R) of Shepherdstown, West Virginia; the tree will stand in the Blue Room throughout the holidays.
  5. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd R) and daughters Sasha (C) and Malia (R) welcome Eric and Gloria Sundback (L), who donated the official White House Christmas Tree, at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 18 and a half foot Douglas fir will stand in the Blue Room throughout the holidays.
  6. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: First lady Michelle Obama welcomes the White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House on November 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 18 and a half foot Douglas fir was donated by Eric and Gloria Sundback of Shepherdstown, West Virginia; the tree will stand in the Blue Room throughout the holidays.
  7. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 18: First lady Michelle Obama smiles while speaking in the East Room of the White House November 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted women of the U.S. military for tea.
  8. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 18: Dr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, speaks in the East Room of the White House November 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted women of the U.S. military for tea.
  9. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (L) greets U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ)(2nd L), House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH)(2nd R) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) after a meeting between Congressional leadership and President Barack Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washington, October 6, 2009.
  10. L-R: House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-OH, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-MD, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, and Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain walk on a path on the North Lawn of the White House following a meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with US President Barack Obama October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  11. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, speaks to reporters as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV, looks on in front of the West Wing after a meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with US President Barack Obama October 6, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama Tuesday sat down with senior lawmakers driving a raging debate on US Afghan strategy, as he works towards a decision on whether to send thousands more troops to war. Democratic and Republican leaders plus top members of key congressional committees met the president at the White House touting sharply conflicting visions of the next steps in the unpopular eight-year US military operation. Obama is methodically working through an internal policy review after US commander General Stanley McChrystal warned the war could be lost within a year without more troops, and reportedly asked for 40,000 more men.
  12. House Minority Leader John Boehner (C), R-OH, chats with Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain (L), R-AZ, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, near the West Wing after a meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with US President Barack Obama October 6, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama Tuesday sat down with senior lawmakers driving a raging debate on US Afghan strategy, as he works towards a decision on whether to send thousands more troops to war. Democratic and Republican leaders plus top members of key congressional committees met the president at the White House touting sharply conflicting visions of the next steps in the unpopular eight-year US military operation. Obama is methodically working through an internal policy review after US commander General Stanley McChrystal warned the war could be lost within a year without more troops, and reportedly asked for 40,000 more men.
  13. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: U.S Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) walk away from reporters after talking outside the White House following a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama along with other members of Congress October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama met with Congressional leadership and the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees to discuss planning for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  14. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) speak about their meeting between Congressional leadership and President Barack Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washington, October 6, 2009.
  15. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, speaks to reporters in front of the West Wing after a meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with US President Barack Obama October 6, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama Tuesday sat down with senior lawmakers driving a raging debate on US Afghan strategy, as he works towards a decision on whether to send thousands more troops to war. Democratic and Republican leaders plus top members of key congressional committees met the president at the White House touting sharply conflicting visions of the next steps in the unpopular eight-year US military operation. Obama is methodically working through an internal policy review after US commander General Stanley McChrystal warned the war could be lost within a year without more troops, and reportedly asked for 40,000 more men.
  16. House Minority Leader John Boehner (C), R-OH, speaks to reporters as Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain (L), R-AZ, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, look on in front of the West Wing after a meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with US President Barack Obama October 6, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama Tuesday sat down with senior lawmakers driving a raging debate on US Afghan strategy, as he works towards a decision on whether to send thousands more troops to war. Democratic and Republican leaders plus top members of key congressional committees met the president at the White House touting sharply conflicting visions of the next steps in the unpopular eight-year US military operation. Obama is methodically working through an internal policy review after US commander General Stanley McChrystal warned the war could be lost within a year without more troops, and reportedly asked for 40,000 more men.

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