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Obama Girls Off to DC

Malia, Sasha start off in their new school Monday morning

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 3, 2009 6:17 AM CST

(Newser) – Malia and Sasha Obama are on their way from the Windy City to Washington to start the new school semester on Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports. The family, who will be staying in a luxury hotel suite for the next 10 days, timed the move... Read full story »

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