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Obama family stories: 51 news summaries

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 Sasha, Malia Will 
 Attend Chelsea's 
 Alma Mater 

Tuition at Quaker Sidwell Friends runs nearly $30K

Nov 21, 08 4:27 PM CST
(Newser) - Malia and Sasha Obama will enroll at Sidwell Friends School, the Quaker institution that educated Chelsea Clinton, Michelle Obama's spokeswoman said today. The girls visited both Sidwell and Georgetown Day School this week, and Malia expressed a preference for Sidwell because she's friendly with one of Joe Biden's grandchildren, who's... More »

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education • Barack Obama • Michelle Obama • Chelsea Clinton • first daughter • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • President Obama • Sidwell Friends School • Obama family

 Big Choices 
 for Obamas: 
 Chef, Church 

Special interest groups want to pick Obamas' puppy, church, chef

Nov 20, 08 10:06 AM CST
(Newser) - With the incoming first family's private decisions being scrutinized as breathlessly as the president-elect's cabinet picks, you already know about the battle over the puppy, and the private-or-public-school competition. New York reports on three other hotly contested issues:
  • The French-trained chef hired by Laura Bush may be replaced to
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food • Barack Obama • basketball • White House • church • public schools • President Obama • White House dog • Obama family

DC Schools 
Clamoring for 
Obama Girls 

Michelle visits private schools competing for first kids

Nov 15, 08 2:12 PM CST
(Newser) - The politicos are debating Barack Obama's cabinet, but Washington’s parents are intent on another Presidential speculation: Where will the Obama girls go to school? Michelle Obama toured two of DC’s top private schools last week, and a third top academy is also thought to be on the shortlist.... More »

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education • Barack Obama • parenting • Michelle Obama • public schools • private schools • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • Obama family

 Obama Girls 
 Invited to 
 Hannah 
 Montana 

Cameos may be part of the visit

Nov 11, 08 3:25 AM CST
(Newser) - Hannah Montana apparently would like to be Malia and Sasha Obama's new BFF. Billy Ray Cyrus has invited the Obama children to visit the Hannah Montana set and there's even talk of the first kids playing small roles on the hit teen show, reports Access Hollywood. Leading gal Miley Cyrus... More »

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Hannah Montana • Miley Cyrus • Billy Ray Cyrus • The Hannah Montana Movie • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • Nancy O'Dell • Obama family

UPDATED

 Obamas Check Out 
 White House 

Obamas wrap up White House visit, though details are scarce

Nov 10, 08 3:17 PM CST
(Newser) - The First Couple and the First Couple-elect met at the White House this afternoon. After the Bushes greeted the Obamas, President Bush took Barack Obama to the Oval Office for a private meeting, while Laura Bush showed Michelle Obama around the residence. The meetings lasted about an hour, the Chicago ... More »

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Barack Obama • Michelle Obama • White House • Laura Bush • Election 2008 • George W. Bush • President Obama • Obama family

 Obamas Arrive at White House 


Nov 10, 08 1:17 PM CST
(AP) - President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, have arrived at the White House for a visit, his first since last week's landslide election victory. President Bush and first lady Laura Bush were at the North Portico of the White House to greet the Obamas on a sunny fall day with... More »

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Barack Obama • Washington DC • Michelle Obama • White House • Laura Bush • Election 2008 • George W. Bush • President Obama • Obama family

Allergies Complicate Obamas' Pooch-Vetting Process

Malia's issues have AKC pushing 'hypo-allergenic' breeds; docs say there's no such thing

Nov 7, 08 2:08 PM CST
(Newser) - Animal advocates are chomping at the bit to sway President-elect Obama’s choice of first dog, and they’re using daughter Malia's allergies to do it, the New York Times reports. The American Kennel Club suggests the Obamas buy a “hypoallergenic” breed like a poodle or Bichon Frise, but... More »

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Barack Obama • White House • PETA • American Kennel Club • America's poodle • poodle • dog • Malia Obama • mutts • President Obama • goldendoodle • pet allergies • Obama family

 Obamas Leave for Hawaii 

Trip is for family time, to see aging grandmother, Dem says

Aug 8, 08 4:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama departed for Hawaii today to kick off a week-long vacation with his family, Reuters reports. He’ll take part in a welcoming rally and fundraiser there, but will otherwise rest from campaign rigors. John McCain attacked his rival’s “beach vacation” in light of the hardships facing... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • politics • Michelle Obama • family • vacation • Hawaii • campaign • Obama family

 Obamas Keep Girls'
 Feet on Ground 

Despite bid for White House, girls don't feel special because dad's running for prez

Jul 24, 08 11:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - It can be hard enough to keep kids grounded, but Barack and Michelle Obama's task might be complicated by his quest to be the most powerful leader in the world. Not so, the Obamas tell People, in a look at how they keep it real on the campaign trail. The... More »

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Barack Obama • parenting • Chicago • presidential campaign • Michelle Obama • People Magazine • celebrity parents • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • Obama family

ANALYSIS

Obamas Play It Too Safe
With Personal Finances

Despite big new book-generated income, and youth, they're too cautious

May 8, 08 6:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack and Michelle Obama invest their own money “very, very safely”—perhaps too conservatively, say Sam Grobart and Tara Siegel Bernard in Slate. The Democratic frontrunner and his wife only began rolling in the money recently and their portfolio—“for the most part, a collection of run-of-the-mill... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Michelle Obama • investments • retirement fund • mutual funds • Obama family

Obamas Aren't Millionaires —This Year

Tax returns show drop in candidate's income, mostly royalties

Apr 17, 07 9:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled their 2006 federal income tax return yesterday, offering a peek into the wallet of one of the least affluent presidential aspirants. The couple reported $983,826 in taxable income in 2006—a comedown from 2005's $1.6 million. More »

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Barack Obama • taxes • Michelle Obama • University of Chicago • money • Democrat • Election 2008 • Obama family

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