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                <p>WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have posted a video on Facebook to promote a bullying prevention conference they'll host at the White House.</p>
                <p>In a taped video message, the president says that bullying should no longer be treated as an unavoidable part of growing up. He says schools and communities must be a safe place where children can thrive.</p>
                <p>Thursday's conference will bring together parents, students and educators to discuss ways to stop bullying.</p>
                <p>As the parents of two daughters, the Obamas have said this is a personal issue for them. The president also taped an anti-bullying message last year for the "It Gets Better" campaign following a string of bullying related suicides by young people.</p>
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