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First Word: Obama and Ryan do lunch

President Obama's charm offensive with Republicans continues -- even with Mitt Romney's running mate.
House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan arrives at the West Wing of the White House on March 7, 2013. (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan arrives at the West Wing of the White House on March 7, 2013.

President Obama's charm offensive with Republicans continues -- even with Mitt Romney's running mate. The president is scheduled to have lunch Thursday with Rep.Paul Ryan, the Republican chairman of the House Budget Committee. The Wisconsin congressman plans to roll out his proposed budget next week.

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