Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama scores another national magazine cover — this time with his family. Obama and his wife Michelle allowed People magazine to take a rare glimpse into their family life at his Chicago home.

    Some highlights:
    – The girls have rules to follow, such as making their beds, setting their own alarm clocks, keeping the playroom toy closet clean and lights out at 8:30.
    -They get a $1 per week allowance from Dad for doing their chores, like setting and clearing the dinner table.
    -They receive no birthday or Christmas presents from Mom and Dad, who spend “hundreds” on birthday slumber parties and, as Barack puts it, “want to teach some limits.” Says Michelle: “Malia says, ‘I know there is a Santa because there’s no way you’d buy me all that stuff.'”
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According to People, the interview with Obama and his family this Summer was conducted before the controversial interview with Access Hollywood aired.

The magazine hits stands tomorrow (7/25).