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Your State of the Union Interview with President Obama

Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address. He will lay out his vision for a nation where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, where everyone does their fair share, and where everyone is held accountable for their actions. Starting immediately after the speech, the White House will be using social media […]

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#visitUS: Americans share what makes their hometown a great place to visit

President Obama was in Disney World to announce steps his administration is taking to boost tourism and travel in the United States, and Americans from all over the country added their voice to the discussion on why this is such a great country to visit on Twitter, Facebook and WhiteHouse.gov. From the Lobster Capital to […]

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Weekly Address: America is Open for Business

President Obama tells the American people about a series of steps he's taken without the help of Congress to grow the economy and create jobs — including a new strategy aimed at boosting tourism introduced this week. In next week's State of the Union Address, the President will outline his blueprint for creating an economy […]

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America Is Open for Business

Yesterday, President Obama traveled to Disney World to announce new initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in the United States. The fact is, each year, tens of millions of people from around the world visit the U.S.  In 2010, the travel and tourism industry generated over $134 billion dollars for the American economy.  It supported […]

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West Wing Week: 01/20/12 or “The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right”

This week, the President called for government reform through reorganization and a new Cabinet position, honored Martin Luther King, Jr., welcomed the Tuskegee airmen, the King of Jordan, and the 2011 World Series Champs, and traveled to the Magic Kingdom to unveil the latest “We Can’t Wait” action.   Fonte: White House

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Your Ideas for Putting Americans Back to Work

Back in November, for the latest installment of the White House’s Advise the Advisor series, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Nancy-Ann DeParle asked Americans for their ideas for executive actions or steps that President Obama could take, without waiting for Congress to act, to help out middle class families and small business and put Americans […]

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President Obama Promotes Tourism from Disney World

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on a strategy that will significantly help boost tourism and travel during a statement at the Magic Kingdom Theme Park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 19, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert) In the United States, tourism is big business. In fact, […]

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One Year After Failed Repeal Effort, Affordable Care Act Continues to Help Americans

Like many Americans, Gail Freyer needs health insurance to help her manage her diabetes.  For years, she has struggled to find an insurance plan that would accept her with her pre-existing condition – and with a premium she could afford.  Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Gail was able to enroll in the Pre-Existing Condition […]

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America’s First Tourists

What's the best place in the world to go on vacation?   Why the United States, of course. President Obama today unveiled an ambitious plan to make this country the #1 tourist destination in the world. The President was speaking at Walt Disney World in Florida, which is one of the most popular attractions in America, […]

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Vets Descend on Washington for Career Fair and Expo

Veterans and Servicemembers line up to apply for thousands of public and private sector job opportunities at a major career fair hosted by VA. Job opportunities were up for grabs on Wednesday at the Veterans Career Fair and Expo in Washington, D.C. Employers representing companies across the private sector, as well as several government agencies, were […]

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