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Monday, February 25, 2013  As budget cuts loom, Obama meets with governors at White House

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.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Democrats raise curtain on their convention after Obama sees storm damage, hails labor

Monday, March 19, 2012  Michelle Obama recalls her incognito trip to Target in Letterman show interview

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, January 11, 2012  Michelle Obama resists pushy label, says she's weary of 'angry black woman' stereotype

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

Thursday, May 12, 2011  White House poetry night rolls out seamlessly despite GOP complaints about inclusion of rapper

Friday, April 22, 2011  Mayor Steve Benjamin had planned Friday to host an "egg-ercise" party on Friday at the Drew Wellness Center in Columbia.  The event has now been rescheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Friday, April 15, 2011  Fort Jackson, in the business of training army recruits since 1917.  A lot has changed since then.

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.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Michelle Obama concedes Super Bowl menu raised eyebrows, but says 'life is about good food'

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  First Lady Michelle Obama announced the decision Tuesday pointing to the city's qualities.

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.

Friday, January 21, 2011  The First Lady will be in the Midlands next week to talk about childhood obesity and lack of exercise and how it affects the military.