Editorial Week-In-Review

This week, President Obama held a number of events at the White House to keep me busy - although nothing terribly interesting in my opinion! He did manage to spice things up a bit when he surprised the press by stopping in to the briefing room to make some remarks about Justice Souter's resignation. I for one enjoyed the surprise visit because many of my colleagues had left for lunch, and due to a bomb threat, were not able to get back into the briefing room in time to cover Obama. Hey - it's the one way I get some exclusive shots! :)

AIPAC had a conference all week as well, and John Kerry and Joe Biden spoke at the closing of the meetings. I always enjoy seeing what I can come up with at these conferences - at least it is something different from the same scenes at the White House!

To finish up, The National Conference To Prevent Teen and Unwanted Pregnancy held a meeting this week as well. Among the notable, Maury Povich and Kristen Alderson from One Life to Live. No overwhelming media here gave me the opportunity to sit down and talk with Alderson, who was very "down to earth" as us non-celebs usually describe "cool" celebrities when we have the opportunity to meet them -- I wish her the best of luck in her career!

Friday, May 1st, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: Ceremony programs sit on chairs in the East Room of the White House prior to the Naturalization ceremony for active duty service members. The ceremony recognizes the contributions made by immigrant members of the U.S. armed forces. (Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)

Friday, May 1st, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: US Homeland Security Director JANET NAPOLITANO listens to president BARACK OBAMA speak at the naturalization ceremony for active duty service members at the White House. The ceremony recognizes the contributions made by immigrant members of the U.S. armed forces. (Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)

Friday, May 1st, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: President BARACK OBAMA presents PETER LEMON with the Outstanding American by Choice award, which recognizes the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens. (Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)

Friday, May 1st, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: President BARACK OBAMA makes a surprise visit to the White House briefing room. Obama told the press that he just got off the phone with Supreme Court Justice David Souter who officially announced his retirement. (Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)

Friday, May 1st, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: President BARACK OBAMA speaks at the White House as Secretary of Commerce GARY LOCKE and Health and Human Services Secretary KATHLEEN SEBELIUS look on. The President held a swearing in ceremony for US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, and US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius . (Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)

Friday, May 1st, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: Vice President JOE BIDEN holds young visitors to the White House in the East Room following a swearing in ceremony for US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, and US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius . (Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: Senate Foreign Relations Chairman JOHN KERRY (D-Mass) delivers remarks at the closing of the American Israel Public Affairs Commitee (AIPAC) meeting.
(Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: Actress KRISTEN ALDERSON of 'One Life to Live' poses for a photo before appearing on a panel hosted by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy at the National Press Club. Alderson's panel discussed ways popular culture can help the cause.
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: MAURY POVICH poses for a photo before appearing on a panel hosted by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy at the National Press Club. The panel discussed ways popular culture can help the cause.
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 - Washington, D.C.: ANN SHOKET, Editor in Chief of Seventeen Magazine appears on a panel hosted by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy at the National Press Club. The panel discussed ways popular culture can help the cause.
(Credit Image: © James Berglie/ZUMA Press)