Yowza, President Obama didn't waste any time getting down to business on Wednesday after a night of partying at inaugural balls. Americans are getting their money's worth for a commander-in-chief ready to get to work.
The guy hasn't moved in completely to the White House, but he attended the National Prayer Service then moved on to Middle East diplomacy, signed executive orders on ethics and open government, held separate strategy sessions on the economy and America's two wars. He also read over official papers, including one that will shut down the "terrorist" detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which the president is expected to sign today. Then, he greeted 200 guests invited to an open house at his new digs.
Whew! The Hound is tired just from reading that and would need a nap. No wonder President Bush took so many vacation days.
Plus, President Obama froze the salaries of about 100 White House aides who earn $100,000 or more a year. Not a bad first full day on the job.
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