The White House has been feeling the heat about its reponse to the death of Ms. Pendleton, a 15-year-old honor roll student who recently performed at U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration and was killed in his Chicago neighborhood. From NBC Chicago: "The first lady will travel to Chicago on Saturday and
attend the [visitation service before the] funeral for Hadiya Pendleton at Calahan Funeral Home,
according to the source. She will attend along with Senior Adviser
Valerie Jarrett and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan."
More: "The Pendleton family's pastor confirmed the president called Hadiya's parents
to offer his sympathies. 'We thank him for that, and if he does come,
that's fine,' Pastor Courtney Maxwell said. 'If he doesn't, we know he
sends his love.' Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn also will attend the funeral,
set for 9 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church, at 5141
S. State St."
Michelle Obama To Attend Hadiya Pendleton Funeral
