Stripping wood, next door to Mr. President
Woodworkers, carpenters and masons must submit to FBI background checks before redoing Chicago residents George and Lara Moynihan's home - restoring stained glass window frames, and cherry and mahogany millwork and moulding, says the New York Times. Handlers for the next door neighbors - President Obama and First Lady  Michelle Obama - are very particular. 
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