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First Daughters Soaring Over New Swing Set

Obamas' purchase a suprise for Malia, Sasha

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 5, 2009 12:12 PM CST

(Newser) – When Malia and Sasha Obama came home from school Wednesday, there was a surprise waiting for them: a swing set from their folks, the Chicago Tribune reports. The excited girls played on the set, complete with four swings, a fort, and a picnic table with... Read full story »

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