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First Lady Michelle Obama Drops by a D.C. School to watch students do a Let’s Move! Flash Workout

Cross-posted from www.letsmove.gov You may have heard that the National Association of Broadcasters organized over 600 schools nationwide to perform a dance popularized by Beyonce in her video for “Move Your Body,” which encourages kids to get up and get moving. All the performances took place at 1:42 pm yesterday. First Lady Michelle Obama stopped […]

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Osama Bin Laden Dead

Tonight, President Obama addressed the Nation to announce that the United States has killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda.  Watch or read his full remarks below, and learn more from the transcript of the White House briefing call afterwards. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON OSAMA BIN LADEN   East Room   11:35 P.M. […]

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“The President’s Speech” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Full video of the President's remarks will be posted soon. Last night, President Obama spoke at the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. At the annual event, the President joked about the year in politics, but also in the movies — sharing that there is a sequel to the film the King’s Speech in the works […]

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Weekly Address: Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Oil Companies

At a time of high gas prices and massive oil industry profits, the President renews his call to end the $4 billion-per-year subsidies for oil and gas companies and invest in clean energy. Read the Transcript | Download Video (mp4) | Download Audio (mp3) Fonte: White House

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Supporting Stem Cell Research

Today, millions of Americans suffer from conditions like Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s and heart disease. And while we don’t know exactly what stem cell research will yield, scientists tell us that this research has the potential to help treat or cure these and many other diseases and conditions. That’s why President Obama supports responsible stem cell research […]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Egg Roll 2011

Your quick look at the week that was on WhiteHouse.gov. Click here to see the video. Eggs, Actors, and Athletes: The First Family celebrated Easter by hosting the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. 30,000 people from all 50 states and the District of Columbia got to attend, and were welcomed by a […]

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Live at 6:55: The President at Miami Dade College Commencement

Watch live beginning at 6:55 p.m. EDT as President Obama delivers the commencement address at Miami Dade College. UPDATE: This event has now concluded. Fonte: White House

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The President in Alabama: “We’re Going to Make Sure that You’re Not Forgotten”

Ed. Note: Visit the FEMA blog to find ways to get assistance if you were affected by the recent storms. Click here to see the photo gallery. The President stood with Alabama officials this afternoon to discuss what was clearly a sobering tour of Tuscaloosa: Well, Michelle and I want to express, first of all, […]

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Over 1.25 Million White House Visitor Records Online

In September 2009, the President announced that – for the first time in history – the White House would routinely release visitor records. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in January 2011. Today’s release also includes several visitor records generated prior to September 16, 2009 that were requested by members of […]

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Just a Few Hours Left to Weigh In on the Commencement Challenge

Rating for the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge finalists will close TODAY at 11:59 p.m. EDT.  Visit WhiteHouse.gov/Commencement now to watch the finalists’ videos, read their essays, and give each finalist a rating on a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best).  Your ratings will help us narrow down the pool to the top […]

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