President Obama coming to Vegas this weekend

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President Barack Obama's campaign staff has confirmed the president will be in town this coming weekend for what's being described as a grassroots event.

The event is scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas.

No other information concerning the event has been released.

FOX5 will have more details concerning the appearance as they become available.

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