COLUMBIA — Michelle Obama declined the invitation to speak at a MU food convention in March. An email from her scheduling department said the first lady must decline the majority of the invitations she receives due to time constraints.
Michelle Obama declines invitation to speak at MU food convention
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 | 5:55 p.m. CST
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