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Obama pushes health care, goes country

Source: The Tribune

Washington : DC : USA | 4 months ago

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Obama was scheduled to deliver brief remarks on health care at the White House. The president and the first lady, Michelle Obama, also planned to go country Tuesday evening with a White House event celebrating the music. Invited performers include Charley Pride, Brad Paisley...

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News Source: Nashville Tennessean Online | 4 months ago

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