Obama goes on holiday – but not for long

Patricia Zengerle reports from Washington on the President’s one-week break away from two wars, global recession and domestic politics.

HIS healthcare reform plan is stumbling, the economy is still sputtering and violence is up in Iraq and Afghanistan. Who wouldn’t want a break?

President Barack Obama is officially taking one next week when he heads to Martha’s Vineyard. But his long “to do” list – two wars, worldwide recession and a host of legislative battles in store when he gets back, most notably the struggle over reforming the US health system – will make it hard for him to relax and disconnect.