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President Obama and the First Lady kicked off the 2012 campaign season with rallies in Columbus and Richmond. We were on the ground in Richmond live tweeting the day. Here's a recap.

Republicans are alienating Latino voters with their extreme rhetoric on immigration, and the President is stumping for the American Jobs Act, which would help hire unemployed veterans and keep teachers and public-safety officers on the job.

We've compiled the day's top headlines.

Today is President Obama’s 50th birthday. To celebrate, First Lady Michelle Obama sent a note to supporters about her husband and the choices he makes every day on behalf of American families.

First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage at today's Women's Leadership Forum to talk about what we've accomplished together—electing Barack Obama president and bringing about some of the most historic change in generations—and what we must do to continue that progress.

Throughout the day tomorrow, some of the most influential leaders in politics, government, and women's health are gathering in Washington to discuss the issues and policies that matter most to women. The roster of VIP speakers includes President Obama and the First Lady, Democratic Party Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and senior staff from the Obama administration and the 2012 campaign.

In case you missed it, check out First Lady Michelle Obama speaking and dancing with students from Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, D.C. This event was part of a coordinated effort by the National Association of Broadcasters to organize more than 600 schools to perform the new dance made popular by Beyonce in her video for “Move Your Body,” which encourages young people to get up and exercise.

Today, the President and First Lady are hosting 30,000 people from all 50 states for the annual 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll – and you’re invited. As part of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, this year’s theme for the Easter Egg Roll is "Get Up and Go" and focuses on health and wellness. Today’s event also includes live musical performances, story-time readings, healthy cooking demos, sports, and other live acts. Watch the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll live at 10:00 a.m. ET: WhiteHouse.gov/live.