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General Category => Politics/Government => Topic started by: flowers on May 02, 2015, 04:25:34 pm

Title: White House denies Obama visit to Nike is favor for ‘Let’s Move’ contribution
Post by: flowers on May 02, 2015, 04:25:34 pm

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/1/white-house-denies-obama-visit-nike-favor-lets-mov/

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The White House said Friday that President Obama’s visit to Nike headquarters in Oregon next week is unrelated to the company’s $50 million contribution to first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign for kids.

Asked whether Nike’s generosity was behind the White House’s selection of the company for a presidential visit, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said “not that I’m aware of.” He said the president will visit the company to talk about free trade.

“The president’s event next week will not be focused on Let’s Move, it will actually be focused on the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the opportunity that

Title: Re: White House denies Obama visit to Nike is favor for ‘Let’s Move’ contribution
Post by: mountaineer on May 04, 2015, 12:02:24 am

Ever notice how Barry O wears all-Nike golf togs and has all-Nike golf equipment? It's a close relationship, I'm guessing.