Published 2/2/2009
by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
at CNN Political Ticker
WASHINGTON (CNN) — In one of her first public speaking events as first lady, Michelle Obama told employees at the federal Department of Education on Monday to "roll up (their) sleeves" and prepare for "hard work" as the new administration seeks to expand education funding in the face of the economic downturn.
Obama also indicated that [...]
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