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By New York Times News Service / The Bulletin
November 25, 2009
WASHINGTON — At their first state dinner on Tuesday night, President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, made sure to infuse the glittering gala with distinctive touches.
They hired a new florist, Laura Dowling, who bedecked the tented outdoor dining room with locally grown, sustainably....