May 3, 2009
Fearing further expansion of the Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) President Barack Obama asked Congress last week for $1.5 billion to help combat the outbreak. The idea behind the request is to give the government “maximum flexibility” to supplement antiviral stockpiles, add medical equipment and prepare for a vaccine.
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March 2, 2009
At President Obama’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday, February 24, Michelle Obama wore a sleeveless Narciso Rodriguez purple dress. Her fashion choice sparked some debate with one Chicago Tribune reader emailing the following comment to the newspaper, “Does the lady not understand that these Big Speech Events are serious and important? Not a cocktail party?” The Huffington Post contains a slideshow of Mrs. Obama’s sleeveless fashion choices this past week.
Author’s Note: For best reading, pronounce “versatile” with a long “i” as if to rhyme it with smile.
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