A Secret Service officer walks down a snowy path from the White House February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C. , to New York City, forcing schools to...

The snowy front lawn of the the White House is seen through a fence on the north lawn February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C. , to New York City.

A bicycle sits in the street as the snow begins to fall in Washington, February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C. , to New York City, forcing schools...

A view of the White House as snow begins to fall in Washington, February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C. , to New York City, forcing schools to close...

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a concert entitled �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" in the East Room of the White House Washington February 9, 2010.

Singing legend Smokey Robinson speaks to students during the "Music that Inspired the Movement� workshop at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The workshop, which is part of the 2010 White House Music Series, preceded Tuesday's concert �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration...

Members of the group "The Blind Boys of Alabama", leave the stage after performing for students during the "Music that Inspired the Movement� workshop at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The event is part of the 2010 White House Music Series. The workshop preceded tonight's...

A hand is raised as U.S. President Barack Obama fields a question during an impromptu news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington February 9, 2010.

Gospel singer Yolanda Adams performs for students during the "Music that Inspired the Movement� workshop at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The event is part of the 2010 White House Music Series. The workshop preceded tonight's concert �In Performance at the White House: A...

Bo, the pet dog of U.S. President Barack Obama and the first family, goes for a walk in the snow on the White House grounds in Washington February 9, 2010.

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Yolanda Adams performs at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Actor Morgan Freeman, left, speaks with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. , and his wife Marcelle at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he leaves an impromptu news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, February 9, 2010.

U.S. President Barack Obama takes a question during an impromptu news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, February 9, 2010.

U.S. President Barack Obama walks from the podium at the end of an impromptu news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, February 9, 2010.

The left hand of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs shows a shopping list featuring "Eggs, Milk, Hope and Change", the latter two words used heavily in U.S. President Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential campaign, during Gibbs' daily news briefing at the White House in Washington February...

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an impromptu press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington February 9, 2010.

U.S. President Barack Obama gives an impromptu news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington February 9, 2010.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during an event held to unveil a nationwide campaign to combat childhood obesity, at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during an event held to unveil a nationwide campaign to combat childhood obesity, at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. Standing behind the first lady are members of the Watkins Hornets, the 2009 national championship pee-wee football team...

U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader John Boehner (L)(R-OH) looks on as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the press, following a meeting by bipartisan leaders of congress and U.S. President Barack Obama that discussed the economy and jobs, in Washington February...

U.S. House of Representatives minority leader John Boehner (2nd L)(R-OH) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walk towards the West Wing of the White House after speaking to the press, following a meeting by bipartisan leaders of congress and U.S. President Barack Obama that...

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The Blind Boys from Alabama from left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington,...