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From NYTimes.com:

WASHINGTON — President Obama and his wife, Michelle, reported earnings of $5,505,509 in 2009, more than double their 2008 income of roughly $2.6 million, according to tax returns made public on Thursday by the White House.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Near the launch pads where U.S. space voyages begin, President Barack Obama will try to reassure workers that America’s space adventures sail on despite the coming end of space shuttle flights.

From NBCChicago.com:

A Gary, Indiana native will make history next month as the first black valedictorian from the University of Notre Dame.

From ChicagoTribune.com:

WASHINGTON — Almost 50 years ago, a first lady seized Mexico City’s heart: the beautiful, chic, multilingual Jackie Kennedy, to whom Michelle Obama draws comparisons.

From CNN:

Abetifi, Ghana — A former teacher has just graduated from university in Ghana — aged 99.

We suppose it should come as no surprise that President Obama’s popularity exceeds Congress at this juncture in his term. Congress’ constant waffling and bickering over important issues affecting average Americans has made them seem inefficient and unrepresentative. Would you prefer a system where Obama didn’t have to run things past Congress? -NewsOne Staff
WASHINGTON – Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care.