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The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it was built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the late Georgian style and has been the executive residence of every U.S. President since John Adams. When Thomas Jefferson moved into the home in 1801, he (with architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe) expanded the building outward, creating two colonnades which were meant to conceal stables and storage.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 18: A member of the North Texas Mean Green wears a mask with the likeness of U.S. President Barack Obama as they perform against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 18, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama embraces Michigan Democrat Senator Debbie Stabenow as he greets lawmakers after signing the HIRE Act, a 17.6 billion dollar jobs bill that encourages businesses to hire workers, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. U.S. Democratic Party
JOSE, CA - MARCH 18: California Republican gubernatorial candidate and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman smiles as she speaks to the Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce March 18, 2010 in San Jose, California. Whitman is currently campaigning ahead of the California Republican primary for governor. U.S. Republican Party
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Senate Harry Reid (C) and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (R) exit the West Wing before US President Barack Obama signed the HIRE Act, a 17.6 billion dollar jobs bill that encourages businesses to hire workers, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. U.S. Senate
Aide Nick Shapiro, left, puts away the Team Canada Olympic hockey jersey that White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, right, wore earlier, as he wears a Team USA jersey, during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington Friday, March 12, 2010. Robert Gibbs
WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks at an event highlighting health care reform at the U.S. Capitol with Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. As U.S. President Barack Obama delayed a planned trip to Asia, the Congressional Budget Office released figures projecting significant savings as a result of the proposed health care legislation which members of the House of Representatives could vote on as early as Sunday. Nancy Pelosi
The House Budget Committee holds a full committee markup of the 'Reconciliation Act of 2010,' a bill to make corrections to the Senate healthcare legislation on March 15, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington. The move is an attempt to enshrine the bill into law with a simple majority of Democratic votes, rather than the 60 votes needed in the 100-member Senate to overcome Republican blocking tactics. House Budget Committee
US President Barack Obama holds a bowl of shamrocks presented to him by Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama (R) during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010. Michelle Obama
WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (C) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) leave after an enrollment ceremony for the the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act in Pelosi's office at the U.S. Capitol March 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. The bill now travels down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House where President Barack Obama is expected to sign it. Steny Hoyer
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 28: Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the CBO's Budget and Economic Outlook for FY 2010 to 2020 January 28, 2010 in Washington, DC. The CBO's latest estimates see a $1.35 trillion deficit for the current budget year, dropping to $980 billion next year only if a host of tax cuts enacted under President George W. Bush are allowed to expire at the end of the year. Congressional Budget Office
WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: U.S. President Barack Obama stands with Members of Congress after signing the Hire Act during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. The HIRE Act will offer a payroll tax break for businesses that hire unemployed workers and will offer businesses an income tax credit of $1,000 for retaining these employees. U.S. Congress
President Barack Obama, talks with Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, left, and Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., as Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., stands behind after signing the HIRE act jobs bill in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington Thursday, March 18, 2010. Ohio
WASHINGTON - MARCH 4: CBS News anchor Bob Scheiffer (L) and ABC News President David Westin talk before The Radio Television Digital News Association's 2010 First Amendment Awards on March 4, 2010 in Washington, DC. CBS News
In this image obtained via Twitter astronaut Soichi Noguchi aboard the International Space Station posted this image showing the Sahara Desert, the first view out of the cupola's windows on the observation deck of the the Tranquility module station early Wednesday morning Feb. 17, 2010. Twitter Inc
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 18: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia lunges to return a forehand to Alisa Kleybanova of Russia during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 18, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. California
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - MARCH 22: Deputy Chief of Police for Jamaica Mark Shields (C) alongside ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed (L) talk to the media during a press conference to confirm that a murder investigation is now under way after the post-mortem results have proved that Bob Woolmer's death was due to asphyxia as a result of manual strangulation at the Pegasus hotel on March 22, 2007 in Kingston, Jamaica. Woolmer, the Pakistan cricket coach was found dead in his hotel room on March 18, 2007. Mark Shields

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs walks away after speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs walks away after speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs takes questions from reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs takes questions from reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs walks into the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs walks into the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington, Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. US President Barack Obama Thursday postponed his trip to Indonesia and Australia until a later date, as he attempts to push his health care reform bill through Congress. Gibbs said Obama would now travel to Indonesia in June, but did not say whether the president would also go on to Australia on that journey. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. US President Barack Obama Thursday postponed his trip to Indonesia and Australia until a later date, as he attempts to push his health care reform bill through Congress. Gibbs said Obama would now travel to Indonesia in June, but did not say whether the president would also go on to Australia on that journey. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions during the daily press briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Gibbs moved the daily ritual outside because of nice weather.

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"I pay no attention to that"


Brad Ellsworth Mar 18 2010 9:52 PM from AZ Central.com

"We had the good news of having our borrowing ... at a rate which was lower than previously, but still not low enough"


George Papandreou Mar 18 2010 9:52 PM from The New Republic

"At this point, there are a lot more questions than answers ... And I would hope that we would get to the bottom of some of these questions."


John Boehner Mar 18 2010 9:48 PM from U.S. News & World Report

"Since they’ve been taken down to the woodshed at the White House last year, you can’t believe the numbers ... CBO is only as good as what you put into it."


Michael Steele Mar 18 2010 9:38 PM from Think Progress

"Nancy Pelosi, I think, has got them all liquored up on sake and you know, they're making a suicide run here"


Lindsey Graham Mar 18 2010 9:32 PM from Macleans.ca

"There's always some of that in a state"


Bob Casey, Jr. Mar 18 2010 9:31 PM from CBS News

"did tell me he had been instructed not to let any speaker go over. So I said, 'Okay, fine, if that's what the majority leader told you to do.'"


Al Franken Mar 18 2010 9:31 PM from CBS News

"Al's worked hard to adjust to the Senate ... he's gotten accustomed to the fact that there are lots of votes here. It may have taken him a little bit."


Lamar Alexander Mar 18 2010 9:31 PM from CBS News

"He is trying to sit on our side of the aisle as much as the other ... He's really putting an effort in."


Bob Corker Mar 18 2010 9:31 PM from CBS News

"It had a hint of comedy in it"


John Thune Mar 18 2010 9:31 PM from CBS News
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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs walks away after speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs walks away after speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden.

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