Obamas to use own cash to redecorate White House

The President and First Lady have turned down $100,000 in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for renovation projects. The first couple is also turning down money from the White House Historical Association, the organization that financed a $74,000 set of china for the Bushes. The decision to forgo federal funds is the president's latest belt-tightening move amid the sagging economy and widespread outrage over corporate excesses.

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