Commentator says don't move up graduation

Obama's appearance at Notre Dame
President Barack Obama received an honorary law degree from the University of Notre Dame during commencement ceremonies Sunday.
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President Barack Obama is expected to deliver his third and final commencement address this Friday at the U.S. Naval Academy.

It is just mid-May and many college students across the country, and Minnesota, have already received their 2009 diplomas. And that's caught the attention of Morning Edition commentator Peter Smith.

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