CHICAGO (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama has asked if his family can move into Blair House near the White House a little early, but the Bush administration has said, “Sorry.”
The Obamas had asked White House officials to move into the historic house across Pennsylvania Avenue about two weeks earlier than is usual so their two daughters could start school with their new classmates on Jan. 5. Obama aides say the White House told them the request could not be met because the current administration still had plans for the government home.
Obama aides say they understand the complex White House schedules and say the Bushes have been very helpful.
A White House spokeswoman says Blair House is available on Jan. 15.