Readying for Easter Egg Roll
Big tulip cut-outs, oversized bunnies and yoga practioners seen Sunday on the White House lawn. Pool report here.
Festivities kick off Monday at 10 am ET.
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Obama, Biden to Visit DOT
The two will deliver remarks Monday afternoon on transportation projects and infrastructure jobs created by the stimulus.
Secretary LaHood will also attend the event at the Department of Transportation.
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CAPTAIN RESCUED
Navy Seals and other armed snipers open fire at three pirates after a commander decides the American hostage's life was in danger.
Comes after Obama twice authorized the military to use force against the pirates to rescue Captain Phillips.
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Obamas Pick Episcopal Church for Easter Worship
The president opts for the safe choice Sunday, visiting the pale yellow church across from the White House like other presidents before him.
Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters took Communion at St. John's Church on Lafayette Square.
Odierno: U.S. Drawdown Up to Iraq
Top U.S. commander in Iraq tells CNN's "State of the Union" pulling forces out of the major cities by June 30 deadline is PM Maliki's decision. Permalink
First Georgetown Dinner Party
The Obamas headed into the glitzy D.C. neighborhood -- an alleged breeding ground for the "liberal elite" -- for an evening at aide Valerie Jarrett's place.
Malia, Sasha and three of their girl friends accompanied the president the First Lady. Pool report here. Permalink
Obama to World: Let's Work Together
The president invokes his trip and the Jewish and Christian holidays in his weekly address this weekend to urge global cooperation.
Points to economy, climate change, nukes: "These are challenges that no single nation, no matter how powerful, can confront alone."
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Out Wanted
ASU may give Obama an honorary degree when he speaks at their commencement next month after all. Permalink
Finally, the First Pup
Obamas have decided on a 6-month-old black and white Portuguese water dog who the girls are naming Bo.
The dog is a gift from Sen. Kennedy, who owns several Portuguese water dogs himself.
Dog expected at the White House by Tuesday. Permalink
The King Is Coming to D.C.
Jordan's Abdullah will travel to the U.S. April 21 for talks with Obama on bilateral ties and the Middle East peace process.
His wife Queen Rania will accompany him. He'll also deliver a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Permalink
Easter in Afghanistan
U.S. soldiers from 1st Infantry Division have their lunch at a dining hall decorated with Easter ornaments at ISAF's Camp Bostick in Naray.
Obama has said he'll send 17,000 more troops into the country this spring. Permalink
GOP: Obama's Budget=More Taxes
Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty rips apart the president's spending plan in this week's Republican address.
On middle class tax cuts: "The budget that Congress is considering doesn't provide that tax relief."
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