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If the federal budget stalemate doesn’t get in the way, President Barack Obama is planning to visit Colonial Williamsburg this weekend with the first lady, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha. The White House said in a statement Thursday that it is a “long-planned family trip” to the historic site. “The president’s priority is working with members of Congress from both parties to avoid a government shutdown,” the statement continued. The family’s plans will change if an agreement is not reached. Obama is negotiating with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to pass a budget bill in time to avoid...

Well, the mercury has crept back up above 60 degrees here in Washington, and so it’s time once again for President Obama to head out to the golf course. This is the president’s 60th time golfing as president, meaning Obama has spent two months of his presidency on the golf course. The rounds usually take about five hours, including motorcading back an forth to the course. According to statistics compiled by CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller, who keeps close tabs on the president’s activities, Obama played 30 rounds in 2010, 28 rounds in 2009, and two this year,...