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Obama gets a rise out of a Fla. Supporter
JIM KUHNHENN,Associated Press
• FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) -- If President Barack Obama was looking for a lift in Florida, he got one from Scott Van Duzer.
• The 46-year-old, six-foot-three Republican gave Obama a bear hug, raising him off the ground as Obama marveled at the man's strength -- and enthusiasm.
• Van Duzer owns the Big Apple Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant where Obama stopped on Sunday during a Florida bus swing. He also runs a foundation that helps collect blood for the ill; he has received White House commendations for his work.
• As he entered, Obama admired Van Duzer's biceps, saying "Look at these guns!"
• Said Obama: "The guy's just got a big heart, along with big pecs."
• Of his embrace, Van Duzer said: "I was overwhelmed when I saw him."
• He said Obama had his vote.
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10 Things to Know for today
The Associated Press
• Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday (times in EDT):
• 1. CHICAGO TEACHERS ON STRIKE FOR FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS
• Contract talks with the school district fail over issues including compensation, health benefits and teacher evaluations.
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• 2. FEDS END COSTLY PROGRAM IN ARIZONA
• One-way plane tickets home for Mexicans caught entering the country illegally was an experiment that cost American taxpayers nearly $100 million over seven years.
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• 3. WHAT A WATCHDOG FOUND OUT ABOUT AFGHAN ARMY
• There's no proof a billion-dollar fuel supply program is being used by Afghan security forces and it's not known how much fuel has been lost, stolen or diverted to the insurgency.
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• 4. BAGRAM PRISON HANDED OVER
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