Schmidt gets autograph

After President Bush finished his State of the Union speech, lawmakers in the U.S. House chamber immediately clammored toward him as he exited.

First to congratulate him on his speech were several House leaders, including House Whip Roy Blunt, R-Mo., followed by Minority Leader John Boehner, a West Chester Republican, who shook Bush's hand, then leaned in and whispered something in his ear.

Then came the autograph session. As soon as one lawmaker asked for the president to sign the State of the Union program booklet, everyone wanted his signature - even Democrats!

The only Greater Cincinnati lawmaker lucky enough to snag the president's autograph?

Rep. Jean Schmidt, of course. The Miami Township Republican, sitting along the aisle, simply held out her program as the president passed buy - and was rewarded with a quick signature.