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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  On final day of bus tour, Obama, first lady to tout jobs measures for unemployed veterans

Saturday, April 02, 2011  The city of Columbia is teaming up with several area groups for a day of family fitness to promote First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign to cut down on childhood obesity.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  The first lady was in Columbia to see how the military turns couch potato recruits into fit and healthy soldiers.  She also addressed over 1,000 soldiers graduating from Fort Jackson Thursday.