White House (picnic) serves up a tasty thanks to lawmakers (PICS!)

AP ^ | June 8, 2010 | CHRISTINE SIMMONS

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WASHINGTON — Members of Congress lined up near a fire pit on the South Lawn on Tuesday to eat Northwest-style salmon while others chomped down on Midwest-style hot dogs.

It was all part of the White House's annual congressional picnic, and this year the event featured foods from regions across the country for a "Tastes of the States" theme.

President Barack Obama, standing next to first lady Michelle Obama, told lawmakers he wanted to thank them for their "incredible devotion to the country, regardless of party." As part of the event, every member of Congress is invited, along with their families.

Obama said the nation has seen a tough few years and "that's meant that Congress has had to do more on a whole range of issues." The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico means more pressure to work together and with the administration to dealing with the crisis, he said.

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[reagan_fanatic]

Barbara Mikulski was there, too.

[maggief]

LOL! She lost weight.

[Palladin]

ROFL!

[Palladin]

BO the Dog says: "Smells like teen spirit!"

[McGruff]

Where's them pesky kids?

[altura]

The dog is adorable, and as for pulling, who wouldn’t want to pull away from Obama.

Seriously, the dog is probably excited because he only gets out for photo ops.

[EBH]

Fishery Council Approves Red Snapper Ban

[EBH]

Is that statement jewelry on her wrist?

[CitizenM]

Mahlia: "Daddy, did you plug the hole yet?"

Barack: "No, but I have just found what to use to do that with. Yo Mamma!"

[ichabod1]

Feh. We get to pay the dog walker’s salary too.

[CitizenM]

Wow...I have to comment on Michelle's "Panty lines." Now no one has to ask her what kind of underwear she wears. First we had the "camel toe," frontal view and now this look at her booty. Can we say VULGAR!!! It is Vulgar Michelle all the time. Such low class appearance, hardly fit for wearing in private, let alone public, let alone for the wife of a president. Typical nouveu riche people

I haven't seen anyone show pantie lines in years. Imagine that look in an office, or school, or even shopping in a store. Everyone would be laughing at how revealing and unattractive it is. But, our woman in the White House flaunts this in America's face. How crude can anyone be? This is who the liberals claim is such a fashion goddess?????? UGH!!!

[Bellflower]

He often has his arms up like that and they jangle as he runs especially up or down stairs. It annoys me for some reason, maybe because it seems limp elbowed.