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First Lady Michelle Obama's day in Richmond, Virginia

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First Lady Michelle Obama had a full day in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
 
Why was Mrs. Obama in Richmond?
  1. To unveil a new plan to help veterans return home
  2. To help President Obama's re-election

While in Richmond, the First Lady attended a Democratic National Committee (DNC) lunch with nearly 300 supporters at the Richmond Marriott where tickets for the event ranged from $500 to $10,000. The money went to the Obama Victory Fund.

After the luncheon, the First Lady went to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where she announced a major commitment to veterans by the country's top medical colleges.

Emphasis was on the care of American service men and women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

The VCU School of Medicine, joining about 100 members of the American Association of Medical Colleges, signed a pledge to support  health care research and care for veterans.  This will help develop new treatments for post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

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Mrs. Obama also toured the polytrauma unit at McGuire VA Medical Center where she met with wounded veterans.

The First Lady traveled from Richmond to Charlottesville where she had dinner and spoke at the DNC reception.

Michelle Obama's day in Richmond, VA
Michelle Obama's day in Richmond, VA
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Margaret Minnicks lives in Richmond, Virginia where she facilitates jobs and career development workshops. Margaret believes educating people about career opportunities will help them get the job that will bring them pleasure as well as profit. Contact Margaret at this address. ...

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