Jan 7th, 2009 · In a new book called Go, Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady, women published words of wisdom for Michelle Obama. The idea was to give the elected First Lady support, adulation and love for when she gets to the White House.
Dec 26th, 2008 · Katie Edge is known as "The Bank Lady." She is a lawyer who helps community and small-scale retail banks get started. With the recent banking crisis, now may not seem like a good time to start a bank. Edge talks with Linda Wertheimer about getting banks started, even in tough economic times.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · The White House is achieving some cost savings with its holiday trimmings. First lady Laura Bush gave reporters a sneak peek of White House decorations, including the official Christmas tree. She pointed out that some ornaments are being reused from past Christmases.
Nov 27th, 2008 · As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Dorothy Bush Koch talks with her brother President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush. The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and record a meaningful conversation.
Nov 17th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama says national security and the economy will be priorities when he takes office in January. He tells CBS' "60 Minutes" it's important to get a national security team in place because transition periods can be vulnerable. For a portion of the interview, he was joined by future first lady Michelle Obama.
Nov 13th, 2008 · People who complain the news is too negative got a break Wednesday. Volunteers across the country handed out more than a million copies of a paper that looked a lot like The New York Times. The front page proclaimed: Iraq War Ends! Articles said global warming was fixed and public universities would be free. The people behind the stunt include three New York Times staffers. They will remain anonymous so they don't get fired for spoofing the Gray Lady.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Politicians aren't known for their cutting-edge fashion sense and most First Ladies have leaned more towards traditional, conservative styles. But future First Lady Michelle Obama might just be an exception to the usual blandness of Washington fashion. Whether you love or hate her style, she's certainly making waves. Washington Post fashion writer Robin Givhan, hairstylist Anthony Dickey, and historian Catherine Allgor explore the style sense of the country's next leading lady.
Nov 10th, 2008 · President George W. Bush has welcomed president-elect Barack Obama to the White House. While the two men met to discuss affairs of state, first lady Laura Bush showed future first lady Michelle Obama around the White House.