The Obamas are staying in Washington until Sasha finishes high school

The Obamas will stay in Washington until Sasha completes high school.
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President Obama confirmed on Thursday that his family plans to continue living in Washington, D.C. after he leaves office. Obama told healthcare law supporters in Milwaukee that while the Obamas haven't decided where they ultimately plan to settle down after leaving the White House, "We're going to have to stay a couple of years so Sasha can finish school."

Sasha will be 15 when Obama leaves office in January 2017. "Transferring someone in the middle of high school — tough," Obama said.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.