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Meet Your New Commerce Secretary

Late last night, the Senate voted to confirm John Bryson to head the U.S. Department of Commerce. Mr. Bryson is a man with a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors. For nearly two decades, he was the CEO of Edison International, a California-based energy company. He has served on the boards […]

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West Wing Week: 10/21/11 or “Right Now!”

This week, the President traveled to Detroit with the President of South Korea, dedicated the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, embarked on a three day American Jobs Act bus tour, bestowed the Presidential Citizens Medal, and hosted the Norwegian Prime Minister. Fonte: White House

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For Sale: Cutting Waste By Getting Rid of Excess Real Estate

Over the years the federal government accumulated tens of thousands of properties that are no longer needed, wasting hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars annually on upkeep. Last June, President Obama directed Federal agencies to end this waste and improve the management of the government’s real estate by getting unneeded properties off our books – setting […]

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The American Jobs Act Bus Tour: “An American Responsibility”

This morning, President Obama visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia to talk about what he calls an “American responsibility” — honoring and supporting our nation’s veterans. He was introduced by the First Lady, Michelle Obama, who joined the American Jobs Act Bus Tour to make an announcement as part of the Joining Forces initiative. Mrs. […]

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West Wing Week: “Right Now!”

This week, the President traveled to Detroit with the President of South Korea, dedicated the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, embarked on a three day American Jobs act bus tour, bestowed the Presidential Citizens Medal, and hosted the Norwegian Prime Minister. Click here to see the video. Fonte: White House

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Watch: First Lady Michelle Obama’s First Tweet

Before the first pitch at Game One of the World Series, First Lady Michelle Obama sent her first official tweet calling on all Americans to support our nation’s military families. Check out the clip: As part of their Joining Forces initiative, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden teamed up with Major League Baseball at a […]

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American Jobs Act by the Numbers: Zero

Over the last few days, President Obama traveled through small towns and communities on the American Jobs Act Bus Tour, talking with folks about how the American Jobs Act will fuel economic growth, get people back to work and put more money in the pockets of those who are working without adding to our deficit. […]

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President Obama Honors 2011 Citizens Medal Recipients

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 20, 2011. Today, President Obama recognized the 13 recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the highest honors a civilian can receive. The award is given to Americans who have “performed exemplary deeds […]

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President Obama’s Remarks on the Death of Muammar el-Qaddafi

For 42 years, Muammar el-Qaddafi ruled Libya, but today, he died a fugitive — chased from power by his own people. Just after 2:00, President Obama delivered remarks from the Rose Garden: [This] is a momentous day in the history of Libya. The dark shadow of tyranny has been lifted. And with this enormous promise, […]

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Front Pages From the American Jobs Act Bus Tour

President Obama is back at the White House after the three-day American Jobs Act Bus Tour where he traveled through North Carolina and Virginia. Over the past few days he had the opportunity to hear from folks in Asheville, North Carolina, sit down with teachers in Jamestown, North Carolina, and meet with veterans in Hampton, Virginia. He also […]

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