Remarks by the First Lady at DNC event in Burlington, Vermont — Echo Lake Acquarium and Science Center


Remarks by the First Lady at DNC event in Burlington, Vermont — Echo Lake Acquarium and Science Center
Release Time:  For Immediate Release Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center Burlington, Vermont 6:41 P.M. EDT   MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all so much.  (Applause.)  Your senator, he’s Mr. Photographer here.  He’s right on the money.  (Laughter.)    I am just thrilled to be here.  It is a pleasure and an honor and a joy to be with all of you tonight.  Vermont is beautiful.  We will be back …

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Premier Clark vows to support B.C. First Nations in wake of child’s death

Premier Clark vows to support B.C. First Nations in wake of child’s death
B.C. Premier Christy Clark began a hard-hitting address about the economic benefits of treaties to the First Nations Summit this morning by “joining in the grief” over the death of an infant aboriginal child.

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Lawmakers OK first balanced budget in five years

Lawmakers OK first balanced budget in five years
PHOENIX — State lawmakers late Friday gave final approval to what will be the first truly balanced budget in half a decade.

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First Lady Urges Healthy Diet and Exercise


First Lady Michelle Obama talks to school children about the importance of exercise and nutrition at the Healthy Kids Fair on the South Lawn at the White House. October 21, 2009 (Public Domain)