December 31, 2008 11:53 AM

Obamas To Stay At Hay Adams Hotel

By
Brian Montopoli
Topics
White House
(AP)
As we noted in Transition Today this morning, President-elect Barack Obama and his family will be moving to Washington D.C. this weekend.

Previously, it was not known where the president-elect and his family would be staying, but CBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris has learned that the Obamas will stay at the Hay-Adams hotel through Jan. 15, according to a Democratic source. They will then move to Blair House, the traditional pre-inaugural accommodations for incoming presidents.

Mr. Obama's daughters begin class at Sidwell Friends School in Washington D.C. on Monday.

The Hay Adams is next to Lafayette Park and near the White House, and is a block north of Blair House. The penthouse presidential suite usually goes for between $2,500 and $5,000 per night.

And here's something that might not please Sasha and Malia: Wikipedia claims the hotel is haunted. From the site:
The Hay-Adams Hotel is said to be haunted by Henry Adams' beloved wife 'Clover' (Marian Hooper Adams), who died by her own hand in 1885. She is said to appear especially during the first and second weeks of December, on the fourth floor. She has been seen hugging or calling out housekeepers names, and she has been heard asking, 'What do you want?'

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by bayermr January 1, 2009 3:33 PM EST
President Elect Obama Personally Addressed by SAFE Foundation in Chicago Tribune

On 12/14/2008, in the Chicago Tribune, the SAFE Foundation (www.safefoundationusa.org), respectfully requested President Elect Obama''s endorsement for their new program. SAFE did not ask for money, only President Elect Obama''s endorsement. The SAFE Foundation recently started a new program capable of helping millions of disaster stricken American citizens and simultaneously helping our countries economy recover. SAFEs program is very effective and based around common sense thinking. Without a doubt, SAFEs new program will produce many positive results. Results that will benefit the %u201CAmerican Citizens%u201D across our Country.
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by bayermr January 1, 2009 3:32 PM EST
I am personally very curious as to why President Elect Obama has not yet responded to the SAFE Foundations request for his endorsement of their program. This is an excellent example of the type of "CHANGE" the American people need. With just a few spoken words to the News Media, President Elect Obama would enable the SAFE Foundation to help millions of devastated American citizens. I am hoping President Elect Obama will soon grant the request of the SAFE Foundation, as many Americans desperately need help NOW!
I also hope that the news media is truly concerned with the well being of our devastated American people. Concerned enough to give the SAFE Foundation nationwide media exposure. The exposure that would help the SAFE Foundation quickly achieve their goal of helping millions of disaster stricken Americans across our country.
My personal opinion: If the News Media has the air time and resources to repeatedly give media coverage concerning President Bush%u2019s dog leaving the White House and predicting what breed of dog the Obama%u2019s will purchase to move into the White House, they have plenty of air time to help the SAFE Foundation save our devastated American citizens.
Soon we will all see who is truly concerned with the well being of our fellow Americans in distress and who merely claims to be concerned.
Written by: Feeling Duped Obama supporter.
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