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Counter Intelligence: Obama Girls Poster Kids for J. Crew

First kids used to hawk clothing for retailer

By Xana O'Neill

| Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009 | Updated 4:08 PM EST

Counter Intelligence: Obama Girls Poster Kids for J. Crew

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Sasha and Malia Obama are the poster girls for J. Crew as the clothing line attempt to hawk their spring and summer lines.

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