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Laura Invites Obamas Over to the House

Incoming first lady gets tour of new digs from Bush on Monday

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Nov 6, 2008 12:59 PM CST

(Newser) – At Laura Bush’s invitation, Michelle Obama will visit the White House on Monday, along with that guy who got elected Tuesday, to scope out the new residence, the Washington Post reports. The first-lady-to-be thanked Bush for helping her during the transition, after a campaign... Read full story »

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