and decided, that wasn t the best choice of words and corrected it. . we have yet to learn what president hu is bringing his american host on his visit but state department released 52 panels of diplomat pages of diplomatic gifts the obama administration received in 2009. biggest spender was saudi king abdullah whose generosity included a ruby and diamond jewelry set for mrs. obama and diamond earrings and a necklace for each of the obama girls. italy s silvio berlusconi was next with silk ties, crystal table, candle holder and jackets totedaling more than $32,000. but all the gifts have been turned over to the national archives. finally, some of your elected officials apparently need a refresher course in civics. a new survey shows people who identify themselves as having been elected to office at the federal, state or local level scored five points lower than
and decided, that wasn t the best choice of words and corrected it. . we have yet to learn what president hu is bringing his american host on his visit but state department released 52 panels of diplomat pages of diplomatic gifts the obama administration received in 2009. biggest spender was saudi king abdullah whose generosity included a ruby and diamond jewelry set for mrs. obama and diamond earrings and a necklace for each of the obama girls. italy s silvio berlusconi was next with silk ties, crystal table, candle holder and jackets totedaling more than $32,000. but all the gifts have been turned over to the national archives. finally, some of your elected officials apparently need a refresher course in civics. a new survey shows people who identify themselves as having been elected to office at the federal, state or local level scored five points lower than