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May 5, 2009 6:12 pm US/Central

Obama, Biden Make 'Hell Burger' Run

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) ― It's like this: When you want a burger, you have to have a burger.

In this state of mind, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden took a short — but wholly noticeable — motorcade ride from the White House to Virginia and pulled into a small, independent burger joint called Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington.

The two leaders went right up to the counter where the meat was being grilled and ordered. Obama asked for a "basic cheddar cheeseburger, medium well." Biden had his with Swiss and Jalepo peppers. The two reportedly shared an order of cheesy potato puffs.

Obama reportedly treated Biden to his meal, and left a $5 tip in a jar. The president and vice president took a number and then stood in line and waited for their number to be called before going to a table.

The restaurant, which prides itself on premium aged 10-ounce burgers, sits in a small strip plaza. The burgers sell for $6.95.

(© 2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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