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>> because i do not wear high heels. okay. but first, todays "washington speak." walk it back. thats what they say to describe when a public official tries to refine, clarify or minimize a statement in an attempt to undo the damage. >> yesterday robert gibbs had a walk it back press briefing. >> yeah. >> on steroids. >> sometimes a walkabout to cleanse your head, think about things and sometimes a walk it back. if you have some "washington speak" you would like us to clarify, send us an e-mail...

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Americas children living in poverty, an increase of 5% chins 2006. >> this frustration to see that and think this is -- this focus and particularly in this part so close to appalachia, washington doesnt always listen. you were saying that part of this is part of a letter-writing campaign to washington. explain. >> thats right. a woman, poor herself. shes taken it on herself to help the people around her. she starts a food bank, right. she is now feeding about 3,000 people a month. lisa roberts. ...