More Pardons from President Obama:  The President pardoned 78 criminals and shortened the sentences of another 153 on Monday, which was the most pardons by any President on a single day.  Vera Bergengruen of the Associated Press reports that over his two terms, the President has issued more commutations and pardons that the past 11 presidents combined.  Among the criminals given clemency on Monday were 54 serving life sentences.