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An Awe-Inspiring Chapter of America’s History

President Barack Obama and his guests applaud after signing S.1055, a bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II, in the Oval Office, This afternoon the President signed legislation to grant the Congressional Gold […]

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The President Attends Justice Kagan’s Investiture Ceremony

This afternoon, the President attended Justice Kagan’s Investiture Ceremony: President Barack Obama talks with Justice Elena Kagan and Chief Justice John Roberts before Kagan’s Investiture Ceremony at the Supreme Court, Fonte: White House

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The White House Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference

As the Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, I am looking forward to the White House Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference that will be held here at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Monday, October 4th. This event will bring together a mix of business owners, leaders from the women’s community, administration officials, […]

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Goodbye, Rahm

Click here to see the video. The President's warm feelings toward Pete Rouse, who will be taking over Chief of Staff duties, are well known — as is Rouse's disinclination towards the limelight.  So it was appropriate that he spent most of his time today discussing his outgoing Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel: This is […]

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Photostream: A Look at September

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the month of September. See President Obama meet with his national security staff in the Situation Room, toss a ball for Bo in the Rose Garden and work on a speech in the Oval, plus many more. [View Full Size Slideshow] Fonte: White House

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month Kicks Off

I am very pleased to announce the beginning of National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2010.  This is the 7th Annual celebration of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  Today, President Obama reflected his continued commitment to cybersecurity as a national priority and signed a proclamation recognizing October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  The awareness campaign […]

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Video: The First Lady, The President and The Vice President Serve on 9/11

On September 11, 2010, the First Lady, the President and the Vice President engaged in service activities to support our veterans, troops and military families, following remarks. Watch a video that takes you to service projects in McLean, VA, Washington, DC and New York City on the National Day of Service and Remembrance.  Click here […]

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Open for Questions: Education Discussion with Secretary Arne Duncan

Today at 2:15 PM EDT, join MSN's Shira Lazar as she poses your questions about the Administration's Education efforts to Secretary Arne Duncan. Do you have questions about how we're supporting Pre-K-12 reform at the state and local levels? Or how we can strengthen the teaching profession or boost college completion?  Tune in at 2:15 […]

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Make Higher Education Available to 100% of Americans

This week’s upcoming first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges is all about the lives and future of America’s students. During my years as a community college president and chancellor, I always asked my professional colleagues the same simple question whenever we faced a difficult challenge or issue:  what is the best way to help […]

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Kicking Off National Energy Awareness Month

As you may know, the beginning of October marks the beginning National Energy Awareness Month, a national effort to underscore how central energy is to our national prosperity, security, and environmental well-being.  In commemoration of National Energy Awareness Month, the Obama Administration is kicking off a month of clean energy events and activities.  Senior administration […]

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