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    President Barack Obama smiles as he enters the West Wilkes High School gym Monday, October 17, 2011 to address students and local citizens in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama smiles as he reaches out to shake hands with students and citizens at the West Wilkes High School gym Monday, October 17, 2011 in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama addresses students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama addresses students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama addresses students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Local citizens of Wilkes County and nearby counties listen to President Barack Obama speak Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama addresses students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama addresses students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama speaks to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    A woman looks admiringly at President Barack Obama following his speech Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Local citizens of Wilkes and nearby counties cheer President Barack Obama following his speech Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama reaches out to shake hands with students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama poses with a woman following his address to students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    President Barack Obama reaches out to shake hands with students and local Wilkes and nearby county residents Monday, October 17, 2011 at West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC. President Obama stopped at the school as part of his bus tour designed to promote his $447 billion job-creation package. The school system in Wilkes County relied on federal stimulus money to avoid laying off teachers. The bus tour started in Asheville, NC and concludes in Greensboro, NC where the President will spend the night. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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