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View from the White House: West Wing video

By Lynn Sweet

The White House each week produces its own week-in-review video titled “West Wing Week,” a very selective look at President Barack Obama–and sometimes First Lady Michelle–activities. For example the edition released on Friday makes no mention of Obama’s quick trip to Chicago for fundraising. Sometimes there is very interesting behind-the-scenes video.

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