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President Obama Speaks on College Affordability
by whitehouse 23,232 views
President Obama discusses the importance of a college education and steps his Administration is taking to help keep the cost of college within reach for all families. May 4, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at a Cinco de Mayo Reception
by whitehouse 19,655 views
President Obama delivers remarks at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden. May 3, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Ending the War in Afghanistan
by whitehouse 73,226 views
President Obama addresses the nation from Afghanistan after signing a historic agreement between the United States and Afghanistan that defines a new kind of relationship between our countries -- a future in which Afghans are responsible for the security of their nation, we build an equal partnership between two sovereign states, and a future in which the war ends, and a new chapter begins.
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President Obama Speaks to Troops at Bagram Air Base
by whitehouse 41,173 views
President Obama speaks to troops during an unannounced trip to Afghanistan where he signed a strategic partnership agreement with President Hamid Karzai that marks the beginning of the end of the war there.
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President Obama Speaks on American Infrastructure
by whitehouse 11,466 views
President Obama speaks at the Building and Construction Trades Department Conference about creating good jobs for American workers, who can help our economy grow by rebuilding our nation's roads, bridges, train tracks, and airports. April 30, 2012.
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President Obama at White House Correspondents Dinner
by whitehouse 672,049 views
President Obama at the 2012 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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Improving Educational Opportunities for Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
by whitehouse 13,782 views
First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama speak at Fort Stewart about a new executive order that will help ensure all of America's service members, veterans, spouses, and other family members have the information they need to make informed educational decisions and are protected from aggressive and deceptive targeting by educational institutions. April 27, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Student Loan Interest Rates in Iowa
by whitehouse 16,417 views
President Obama discusses the importance of a college education and why higher education should be affordable for all students willing to work hard, and calls on Congress to stop interest rates on federal Stafford loans from doubling in July. April 25, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Student Loan Interest Rates in Colorado
by whitehouse 15,807 views
President Obama discusses the importance of a college education and why higher education should be affordable for all students willing to work hard, and calls on Congress to stop interest rates on federal Stafford loans from doubling in July. April 24, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Student Loan Interest Rates in North Carolina
by whitehouse 22,548 views
President Obama discusses the importance of a college education and why higher education should be affordable for all students willing to work hard, and calls on Congress to stop interest rates on federal Stafford loans from doubling in July. April 24, 2012.
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President Obama Calls on Students to Tell Congress: #DontDoubleMyRate
by whitehouse 32,121 views
President Obama asks students at the University of North Carolina to tell their members of Congress to prevent interest rates on federal student loans from doubling on July 1.
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President Obama Honors the 2012 National Teacher of the Year and Finalists
by whitehouse 14,947 views
President Obama honors Rebecca Mieliwocki, a 7th-grade English teacher in California's Luther Burbank High School, as the 2012 National Teacher of the Year, and thanks all the finalists for their hard work and dedication each and every day in the classroom. April 24, 2012.
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President Obama Presents the Commander-in-Chief Trophy
by whitehouse 8,244 views
President Obama presents the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Air Force Academy football team. April 23, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Preventing Mass Atrocities
by whitehouse 18,095 views
After an introduction by Professor Elie Wiesel, President Obama speaks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum about honoring the pledge of "never again" by doing everything we can to prevent mass atrocities and genocide, and discusses steps his Administration is taking to make this a reality. April 23, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Skills for American Workers
by whitehouse 13,392 views
President Obama visits Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio to highlight how federal job training funding is providing critical services for unemployed workers and helping them to get jobs in high-demand, high-growth industries. April 18, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Increasing Oversight on Manipulation in the Oil Market
by whitehouse 7,262 views
President Obama discusses steps his Administration has taken to increase oversight of oil markets and close dangerous loopholes that allow a small numbers of irresponsible traders to hurt consumers by illegally manipulating or rigging the energy markets for their own gain, and calls on Congress to establish additional protections.
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President Obama Delivers Remarks at CEO Summit Of The Americas
by whitehouse 7,476 views
In his remarks to the CEO Summit of the Americas President Obama said, "I think the challenge for all of our countries, and certainly the challenge for this hemisphere, is how do we make sure that that globalization and that integration is benefiting a broad base of people, that economic growth is sustainable and robust, and that it is also giving opportunity to a growing, wider circle of people, and giving businesses opportunities to thrive and create new products and new services and enjoy this global marketplace."
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President Obama Speaks on Trade and the Economy
by whitehouse 16,061 views
President Obama speaks about the benefits of trade with Latin America. April 13, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on the Buffett Rule
by whitehouse 24,806 views
President Obama explains why we need the Buffett Rule, which make our tax system more fair by ensuring that people who make more than $1 million a year pay at least the same share of their income in taxes as middle-class families.
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President Obama Speaks on Tax Fairness
by whitehouse 20,169 views
President Obama explains why we need the Buffett Rule, which would ensure that people making more than $1 million a year pay at least the same share of their income in taxes as middle-class families. April 10, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at the White House Forum on Women and the Economy
by whitehouse 31,854 views
President Obama speaks about the women who have shaped his life, and explains why his Administration has worked to consider the needs of women in girls in every decision it makes. April 6, 2012.
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President Obama Signs the JOBS Act
by whitehouse 10,273 views
President Obama signs a bill that will help startups get access to a larger pool of potential investors and make it easier for businesses to become publicly traded companies. April 5, 2012.
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President Obama Signs the STOCK Act
by whitehouse 7,212 views
The STOCK Act makes it clear that if members of Congress use nonpublic information to gain an unfair advantage in the market, then they are breaking the law, and creates new disclosure requirements and new measures of accountability and transparency for thousands of federal employees. April 4, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at Easter Prayer Breakfast
by whitehouse 28,762 views
President Obama welcomes faith leaders from all across the country -- from churches and congregations large and small; from different denominations and different backgrounds -- to the third annual Easter prayer breakfast. April 4, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at the Associated Press Luncheon
by whitehouse 71,601 views
President Obama discusses the fundamental issues at stake for our Nation, and how we can restore a sense of security for people who are willing to work hard and act responsibly in this country. April 3, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Repealing Subsidies for Oil Companies
by whitehouse 11,222 views
President Obama calls on Congress end taxpayer giveaways to an industry that's never been more profitable, and instead use that money to double-down on investments in clean energy technologies that have never been more promising. March 29, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at Hankuk University
by whitehouse 132,649 views
President Obama speaks to faculty, staff and students of Hankuk University in Seoul about global progress toward nuclear non-proliferation. March 26, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Advanced Vehicle Technology
by whitehouse 19,473 views
President Obama discusses an all of the above energy strategy at the Center for Automotive Research. March 22, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Expanding Oil and Gas Pipelines
by whitehouse 7,812 views
President Obama announces an order to expedite a pipeline project that will help move oil more quickly and efficiently from Cushing, Oklahoma to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico. Encouraging oil development and infrastructure in a way that protects the health and safety of the American people is part of President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy to develop every available source of American energy. March 22, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Domestic Energy Production
by whitehouse 7,323 views
Domestic oil and gas production, which has increased each year President Obama has been in office, is part of his all-of-the-above strategy to develop every available source of American energy. March 21, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Expanding Our Energy Portfolio
by whitehouse 10,411 views
President Obama discusses investing in clean and renewable energy sources as part of an all-of-the-above strategy to develop American energy and reduce our reliance on foreign oil at the Copper Mountain Solar Project. March 22, 2012.
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White House St. Patrick's Day Reception
by whitehouse 13,825 views
President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland speak at a St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House celebrating the friendship between the United States and Ireland. March 20, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks to Campus Champions of Change
by whitehouse 8,494 views
President Obama stops by a White House Champions of Change event honoring five young leaders for outstanding leadership on their college campuses, chosen by the public for their projects that embody the President's goal to win the future. March 15, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on American Energy
by whitehouse 19,724 views
President Obama speaks about an all-of-the-above strategy for the 21st century that develops every source of American-made energy -- not just oil and gas, but wind power and solar power and biofuels -- while building more fuel-efficient cars and trucks that get more miles to the gallon and investing in other technologies that help us use less energy altogether. March 15, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Enforcing Trade Rights with China
by whitehouse 9,460 views
President Obama discusses a new trade case against China involving rare earth minerals that are used by American manufacturers to make high-tech products like advanced batteries that power everything from hybrid cars to cell phones, and other products like steel and chemicals. March 13, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Manufacturing
by whitehouse 18,215 views
President Obama speaks at a Rolls-Royce jet engine manufacturing plant about the importance of a strong American manufacturing industry that creates good jobs for workers making products that can be sold all over the world. March 9, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on American Energy
by whitehouse 15,876 views
President Obama talks about an all-of-the-above American energy strategy at a Daimler manufacturing plant in North Carolina that's making trucks that run on natural gas. March 7, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks to Business Roundtable
by whitehouse 11,070 views
President Obama speaks to the Business Roundtable before a meeting to discuss job creation, the economy, and their new report "Taking Action for America." March 6, 2012.
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President Obama at 2012 AIPAC Policy Conference
by whitehouse 83,368 views
The President delivers remarks at the 2012 AIPAC Policy Conference at the Washington Convention Center. March 4, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at Conference on Conservation
by whitehouse 8,890 views
Effective conservation is about more than protecting the environment, it's about strengthening the economy. March 2, 2012.
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President Obama and Vice President Biden Honor Iraq Veterans
by whitehouse 16,412 views
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a dinner in honor of the Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, along with their families. February 29, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on the Resurgence of the American Auto Industry
by whitehouse 74,762 views
President Obama speaks at the United Auto Workers Annual Conference about the success of the auto industry, which is creating jobs and making profits after nearly collapsing before the President took office. February 28, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at National Governors Association Meeting
by whitehouse 12,127 views
President Obama addresses governors at the annual meeting of the National Governors Association, and calls on leaders to invest more in education and make sure all students get the education they need to compete for the jobs of tomorrow as well as the jobs of today. February 27, 2012.
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President Obama at the University of Miami
by whitehouse 44,460 views
President Obama talks about his blueprint for a new era of American energy. February 23, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Groundbreaking
by whitehouse 6,936 views
The President speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall. February 22, 2012.
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President Obama on the Payroll Tax Cut Extension
by whitehouse 10,006 views
President Obama thanks the Americans who made their voices heard in the debate to extend the payroll tax cut for 160 million working Americans through the end of the year, along with unemployment insurance benefits that provide lifelines to millions of Americans looking for work. The President also called on Congress to take additional steps to create jobs, grow the economy and help the middle class. February 21, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks On Promoting American Manufacturing and Exports
by whitehouse 19,599 views
President Obama introduces new steps that will help more American businesses sell their products around the world, create jobs right here at home, and help us build an economy that lasts. February 17, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks About Insourcing Jobs
by whitehouse 16,221 views
President Obama speaks on bringing manufacturing jobs back to America to help restore middle class security, and calls for changing our tax code to stop rewarding businesses that ship jobs overseas, and start rewarding companies like Master Lock that create jobs right here in America. February 15, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Extending the Payroll Tax Cut and Unemployment Insurance
by whitehouse 8,917 views
President Obama urges Congress to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits without drama or delay because middle-class families can't afford a tax hike. February 14, 2012.
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2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities Ceremony
by whitehouse 10,432 views
President Obama honors recipients of the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities. February 13, 2012
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President Obama Speaks on the 2013 Budget
by whitehouse 32,076 views
President Obama introduces an initiative to train workers through a partnership between businesses and community colleges, a proposal in his FY 2013 Budget. February 13, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at Briefing with The Arc
by whitehouse 11,859 views
The President stops by a White House Community Leaders Briefing to speak to 150 of The Arc's leaders, members, advocates, and staff from across the country. The Arc is one of the largest national community-based organizations advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. February 10, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Contraception and Religious Institutions
by whitehouse 28,097 views
The President announces a new policy that will ensure that women have access to free preventive care, including contraception, no matter where she works. Religious employers will not be required to provide contraception, but insurance companies will be required to directly provide it to all women, free of charge. February 10, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on No Child Left Behind Reform
by whitehouse 11,749 views
The President announces that 10 states will receive flexibility to implement reforms that raise standards for student achievement without being required to meet certain parts of No Child Left Behind. February 9, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Landmark Housing Settlement with Banks
by whitehouse 7,756 views
The President announces a landmark settlement between the government and the nation's largest banks that will speed relief to the hardest-hit homeowners, end some of the most abusive practices of the mortgage industry, and begin to turn the page on an era of recklessness that has left so much damage in its wake. February 9, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at White House Science Fair
by whitehouse 28,992 views
President Obama honors the hard work and extraordinary talent of students participating in the second White House Science Fair. February 7, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks about the Veterans Job Corps
by whitehouse 19,321 views
The Veterans Jobs Corps, which President Obama first proposed in his State of the Union address, will put veterans back to work protecting and rebuilding America. February 3, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks at the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast
by whitehouse 33,085 views
President Obama speaks about the role of faith in his life and in society during the National Prayer Breakfast. February 2, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Helping Homeowners
by whitehouse 22,469 views
President Obama discusses a proposal to help more responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages at today's historically low interest rates. February 1, 2012.
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President Obama discusses College Affordability in Michigan
by whitehouse 52,351 views
At the University of Michigan, President Obama outlines a blueprint for making higher education more affordable. January 27, 2011.
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President Obama Discusses Energy in Colorado
by whitehouse 11,112 views
From Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, President Obama discusses ways to promote clean energy produced in the United States -- and how the U.S. military is taking steps to lead on that effort. January 26, 2012.
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President Obama Discusses the Blueprint for American-Made Energy
by whitehouse 7,333 views
In Las Vegas, President Obama talked about a blueprint for boosting production of American-made clean energy. January 26, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on an Economy Built to Last
by whitehouse 15,944 views
President Obama outlines his blueprint for an America built to last, which includes a strong manufacturing industry, at the Intel Ocotillo campus. January 26, 2011.
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2012 State Of The Union Address
by whitehouse 53,118 views
President Obama delivers the 2012 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation. January 24, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on an Economy Built to Last in Iowa
by whitehouse 17,017 views
President Obama visits Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and speaks about strengthening our economy and building an American that's built to last. January 25, 2011.
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2012 State Of The Union Address: Enhanced Version
by whitehouse 2,735,836 views
President Obama delivers the 2012 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation.
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President Obama honors the 2011 World Champion Boston Bruins
by whitehouse 35,419 views
The President welcomes the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins to the White House. January 23, 2012.
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President Obama on Boosting Travel and Tourism
by whitehouse 23,512 views
Speaking from Disney World, the President unveils plans to establish a new national tourism strategy focused on creating jobs. January 19, 2012.
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President and First Lady Honor the 2011 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals
by whitehouse 12,733 views
The President and First Lady host the 2001 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals at the White House. January 17, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks to Volunteers on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
by whitehouse 20,624 views
The President thanks volunteers for honoring Dr. King's legacy by participating in a service event. January 16, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks about Insourcing American Jobs
by whitehouse 26,763 views
President Obama welcomes to the White House business leaders whose companies are creating jobs in America. January 11, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks to Environmental Protection Agency Staff
by whitehouse 16,625 views
President Obama thanks the staff of the Environmental Protection Agency for the work they do, which touches on the lives of every American, from the food we eat, to the water we drink, to the air we breathe. January 10, 2012.
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President Obama on the Resignation of Chief of Staff Bill Daley
by whitehouse 7,449 views
President Obama thanks Bill Daley for his service to the Administration and announces that Jack Lew will take over as White House Chief of Staff. January 9, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
by whitehouse 7,888 views
President Obama discusses the importance of protecting American consumers by making sure that banks, mortgage companies, loan providers, and other financial services providers play by the rules. January 6, 2012.
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President Obama Speaks on Appointing Richard Cordray
by whitehouse 16,645 views
President Obama appoints Richard Cordray to be the nation's top consumer watchdog as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. January 4, 2012.
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President Obama on the Payroll Tax Cut Extension
by whitehouse 17,519 views
The President thanks Congress for ending the stalemate and urges them to reach an agreement that extends the tax cut through all of 2012. December 23, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on the Importance of Extending the Payroll Tax Cut
by whitehouse 12,726 views
President Obama calls on the House of Representatives to negotiate a compromise on extending the payroll tax cut, which already has broad bipartisan support, because the American people can't afford to see their taxes go up next year. December 22, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on the Payroll Tax Cut
by whitehouse 34,872 views
President Obama said that extending the payroll tax cut is not a game for the millions of people who depend on that money to make ends meet. December 20, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on Payroll Tax Cut Extension
by whitehouse 10,020 views
President Obama says that Congress did the right thing for the American people by coming together to extend the payroll tax cut. December 17, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks at the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism
by whitehouse 15,331 views
President Obama speaks to the General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism. December 16, 2011.
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President Obama on Ensuring Fair Pay for In-Home Care Workers
by whitehouse 5,737 views
President Obama announces a new rule that will ensure in-home care workers are included in the same minimum wage and overtime protections afforded to other workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. December 15, 2011.
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President Obama and the First Lady Speak to Troops at Fort Bragg
by whitehouse 72,397 views
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome home troops at Fort Bragg in North Carolina and thank them all for their service. December 14, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on Confirming Richard Cordray
by whitehouse 9,911 views
President Obama says he's not giving up on confirming Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after the Senate blocks a vote to put Cordray in place to help protect American consumers from unscrupulous financial operators. December 8, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on the Economy
by whitehouse 105,668 views
President Obama in his remarks at Osawatomie High School in Osawatomie, Kansas said, this is not just another political debate. This is the defining issue of our time. This is a make-or-break moment for the middle class, and for all those who are fighting to get into the middle class. Because what's at stake is whether this will be a country where working people can earn enough to raise a family, build a modest savings, own a home, secure their retirement.
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President Obama Speaks on Middle Class Tax Cuts
by whitehouse 19,310 views
President Obama urges Congress to get to work on extending and expanding the payroll tax cut, which will help put more money in the pockets of middle class families.
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Kennedy Center Honorees at The White House 2011
by whitehouse 29,675 views
President Obama greets the 2011 Kennedy Center Honorees at the White House - Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins, Meryl Streep, and Yo-Yo Ma. December 4, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks at the 2011 Tribal Nations Conference
by whitehouse 11,463 views
President Obama speaks about the future of Indian Country at the 2011 Tribal Nations Conference. December 2, 2011.
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President Obama and President Clinton Speak on Better Building Initiative Investments
by whitehouse 21,410 views
President Obama and former President Bill Clinton announce a $4 billion investment in energy efficiency upgrades for commercial buildings. December 2, 2011.
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National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
by whitehouse 20,333 views
President Obama speaks before the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse. December 1, 2011.
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President Obama on World AIDS Day
by whitehouse 11,534 views
The President announced new commitments to fight AIDS in the US at the "The Beginning of the End" event sponsored by the ONE and (Red) campaigns. December 1, 2011.
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President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Scranton, Pennsylvania
by whitehouse 5,423 views
In his speech at Scranton High School, President Obama said, "There is nothing wrong with this country that we can't fix. We're Americans, and our story has never been about things coming easy to us. That's not what Scranton has been about. That's not what Pennsylvania, that's not what America is about. It's been about rising to the moment, and meeting the moment when things are hard. It's about doing what's right."
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President Obama on Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
by whitehouse 7,469 views
President Obama is in New Hampshire to discuss how Congressional inaction on the American Jobs Act will result in rising payroll taxes for 160 million American workers. November 22, 2011.
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President Obama Makes a Statement about the Supercommittee
by whitehouse 13,882 views
Republicans continue to insist on protecting tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, preventing Congress from reaching an agreement to further reduce our deficit. November 21, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks to the Australian Parliament
by whitehouse 39,076 views
President Obama speaks to the Australian Parliament about efforts to advance security, prosperity, and human dignity across the Asia Pacific. November 17, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks to U.S. and Australian Service Members
by whitehouse 24,161 views
President Obama celebrates the past and future of the security alliance between the United States and Australia. November 17, 2011.
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President Obama on the Relationship Between Australia and the United States
by whitehouse 8,394 views
President Obama speaks to the Australian Parliament after a Parliamentary Dinner. November 16, 2011.
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President Obama Toasts Leaders at APEC Summit Dinner
by whitehouse 3,607 views
President Obama offers a toast to leaders gathered in Honolulu for the APEC summit. November 12, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks at the National Women's Law Center Annual Awards Dinner
by whitehouse 11,632 views
This year's dinner celebrates the 50th anniversary of the women freedom riders. November 9, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks at the African American Policy in Action Leadership Conference
by whitehouse 8,746 views
President Obama describes some of the ways his Administration is working to address challenges facing the African American community. November 9, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on Holding Head Start Programs Accountable
by whitehouse 8,068 views
President Obama introduces a new rule that will help ensure all young children have access to high-quality early education programs. November 8, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on Getting Our Veterans Back to Work
by whitehouse 5,935 views
President Obama introduces new resources to help connect veterans with jobs when they transition back to civilian life and explains how tax credits in the American Jobs Act will encourage businesses to hire returning service members. November 7, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks About the US-France Alliance
by whitehouse 10,377 views
President Obama honors the special relationship between France and the United States with President Nicolas Sarkozy at a special event in Cannes. November 4, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on Investing in Our Infrastructure
by whitehouse 8,479 views
The President urges Congress to pass the infrastructure piece of the American Jobs Act. November 2, 2011.
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President Obama at National Italian American Foundation Gala
by whitehouse 31,462 views
At the National Italian American Heritage Foundation Gala, President Obama said, "We've always been and we will always be a nation of immigrants from all over the world. And out of many, somehow we're able to forge ourselves into one people; and this is the place where the highest hopes can be reached, and the deepest and most sincere dreams can be made real."
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President Obama Speaks On College Affordability
by whitehouse 13,197 views
President Obama announces a proposal that will lower monthly student loan payments for 1.6 million students next year. October 26, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on Housing and the Economy
by whitehouse 11,637 views
The President speaks about Project Rebuild, part of the American Jobs act that will help the private sector put construction workers back to work rehabilitating vacant or abandoned homes and businesses, which will help stabilize home prices across the country. October 24, 2011.
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President Obama Honors the Country's Top Innovators and Scientists
by whitehouse 9,003 views
The President recognizes the 2010 National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients. October 21, 2011.
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President Obama on Ending War in Iraq
by whitehouse 246,201 views
President Obama fulfills a promise to the American people by announcing all troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of the 2011 effectively ending the war in Iraq.
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President Obama Presents the 2011 Presidential Citizens Medals
by whitehouse 5,578 views
The President recognizes the 13 recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, a tradition dating back over 40 years and established by President Nixon. The award is one of the highest honors a civilian can receive. October 20, 2011.
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President Obama on the death of Muammar Qaddafi
by whitehouse 23,698 views
President said today's events mark the end of a long and painful chapter for the people of Libya. October 20, 2011.
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President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Chesterfield, Virginia
by whitehouse 4,672 views
Sixth stop on the American Jobs Act Bus Tour. October 19, 2011.
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President and Mrs Obama on the American Jobs Act Bus Tour
by whitehouse 17,868 views
First Lady Michelle Obama announces commitments from 270 companies to hire 25,000 veterans and their spouses. October 19, 2011.
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President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Emporia, Virginia
by whitehouse 7,486 views
Fourth stop on the American Jobs Act Bus Tour. October 18, 2011.
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President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Jamestown, North Carolina
by whitehouse 3,922 views
Third stop on the American Jobs Act Bus Tour. October 18, 2011.
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President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Millers Creek, North Carolina
by whitehouse 7,235 views
Second stop on the American Jobs Act Bus Tour. October 17, 2011.
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President Obama on the American Jobs Act at Asheville Regional Airport
by whitehouse 5,859 views
First stop on the American Jobs Act Bus Tour. October 17, 2011.
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President Obama Delivers Remarks at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication
by whitehouse 69,602 views
In his remarks at The National Mall President Obama said, "For this day, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s return to the National Mall. In this place, he will stand for all time, among monuments to those who fathered this nation and those who defended it; a black preacher with no official rank or title who somehow gave voice to our deepest dreams and our most lasting ideals, a man who stirred our conscience and thereby helped make our union more perfect." October 16, 2011.
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President Obama and President Lee on the KORUS FTA
by whitehouse 13,701 views
In his remarks to the workers of the Lake Orion, Michigan General Motors plant, President Obama said, "two years ago it looked like this plant was going to have to shut its doors. All these jobs would have been lost. The entire community would have been devastated. And the same was true for communities all across the Midwest. And I refused to let that happen." October 14, 2011.
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President Obama at Forum on American Latino Heritage
by whitehouse 3,980 views
The White House hosts an event to celebrate Latino culture and honor the contributions that so many Latinos have made to our nation. October 12, 2011.
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President Obama on the Jobs Council and the American Jobs Act
by whitehouse 3,715 views
In Pittsburgh to discuss his plans for rebuilding American infrastructure and creating good jobs. October 11, 2011.
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1985 Chicago Bears Visit the White House
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President Obama welcomes the Super Bowl champs, whose scheduled visit was cancelled 25 years ago due to the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. October 7, 2011.
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President Obama on Retaining Teachers and the American Jobs Act
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While touring a Texas Community College the President discusses the devastating effect state budget cuts have had on schools across the country. October 4, 2011.
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President Obama Delivers Remarks at the HRC's Annual National Dinner
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President Obama in his remarks to the attendees of the Human Rights Campaign's 15th Annual National Dinner, said, "every single American -- gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender -- every single American deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of the law and in the eyes of our society. It's a pretty simple proposition." October 1, 2011.
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President Obama Welcomes New Joint Chief of Staff Chairman
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Pays tribute to outgoing Chairman Mike Mullen at "Change of Office" Staff Ceremony. September 30, 2011.
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President Obama's Third Annual Back to School Speech
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Tells America's High School Students that They Are America's Future. September 28, 2011.
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President Obama Highlights the American Jobs Act
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At Abraham Lincoln High School In Denver, Co, President Obama highlights his American Jobs Act proposal to put workers back on the job by rebuilding and modernizing schools across the country. The American Jobs Act proposes a $25 billion investment in school infrastructure that will modernize at least 35,000 public schools -- investments that will create jobs while improving classrooms and upgrading our schools to meet 21st century needs. Read the bill at http://whitehouse.gov/jobsact. September 27, 2011.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner
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President Obama in his remarks to the attendees of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner, said, we have to do more to put people to work right now. That starts with getting this Congress to pass the American Jobs Act. September 24, 2011.
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President Obama on No Child Left Behind Flexibility
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To help states and schools move forward with developing a world-class education system, the Obama administration will enable states to request flexibility from specific mandates under No Child Left Behind, in exchange for a real commitment to undertake education reform. September 23, 2011.
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President Obama on No Child Left Behind Flexibility
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To help states and schools move forward with developing a world-class education system, the Obama administration will enable states to request flexibility from specific mandates under No Child Left Behind, in exchange for a real commitment to undertake education reform. September 23, 2011.
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President Obama at the Brent Spence Bridge
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The American Jobs Act will invest $50 billion in infrastructure updates. September 22, 2011.
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President Obama at Clinton Global Initiative
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President Obama said the Clinton Global Initiative reflects the American spirit, which is big and bold and generous, and doesn't shy away from challenges. September 21, 2011.
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President Obama Addresses the UN General Assembly
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After a difficult decade of war, the President says we stand at a crossroads of history with the chance to move decisively in the direction of peace. September 21, 2011.
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President Obama at the Open Government Partnership Event
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Introduces the American National Plan and announces an Open Government Declaration rooted in several core principles. September 20, 2011.
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President Obama Salutes the People of Libya
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In a high-level meeting at the U.N. General Assembly, the President vows the new country has a friend in the US. September 20, 2011.
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President Obama on Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction
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President Obama speaks from the White House Rose Garden about his plan that he sent to the Joint Committee to jumpstart economic growth and job creation now, while laying the foundation for it to continue for years to come. September 19, 2011.
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President Obama Reads Psalm 46 at 9/11 Memorial
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Part of the 10th Anniversary Ceremony in New York City.
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President Obama Signs the America Invents Act
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On September 16, 2011, at Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, Virginia, President Obama signed the American Invents Act. This bill amends federal patent law to define the "effective filing date" of a claimed invention as the actual filing date of the patent or the application for patent containing a claim to the invention, replacing the current "first to invent" system with a "first inventor to file" system.
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President Obama Urges Congress to Pass American Jobs Act
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President Obama travelled to North Carolina State University where he delivered remarks on the American Jobs Act, emphasizing the need for Congress to pass it now and put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of working Americans, while not adding a dime to the deficit. September 14, 2011.
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President Obama on how the American Jobs Act will Modernize America's Schools
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President Obama speaks from Fort Hayes High School in Columbus, Ohio about how the American Jobs Act will get teachers back into the classroom and improve American schools. September 13, 2011.
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President Obama gives remarks at "A Concert for Hope"
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President Barack Obama commemorates the tenth anniversary of 9/11 at "A Concert for Hope" from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. September 11, 2011.
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President Obama Attends 9/11 Memorial Service at the Pentagon
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The President and First Lady joined family members and presented a wreath at a Pentagon memorial service in Arlington, Virginia. September 11, 2011.
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President Obama Attends 9/11 Memorial Service in Shanksville, Pennsylvania
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The President and First Lady joined family members and presented a wreath during a ceremony. September 11, 2011.
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President Obama Attends 9/11 Memorial Service in NYC
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The President and First Lady joined family members at the new 9/11 Memorial, on the site of the World Trade Center. September 11, 2011.
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President Obama Presents American Jobs Act (Enhanced Version)
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Shares plan to create jobs with joint session of Congress. September 8, 2011.
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President Obama Addresses the Nation on Dangers of Default
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With eight days until our nation faces an unprecedented financial crisis, the President addressed the nation on the consequences the stalemate in Congress could have on the stability of our economy. July 25, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks on Deficit Negotiations
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President Obama speaks to the press about negotiations on cutting the deficit and raising the debt ceiling and reminds the Congress that the time has come when a deal must be reached. July 22, 2011.
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President Obama Nominates Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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The President announces that he will nominate Richard Cordray to be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and commends Elizabeth Warren for her work in setting up the new bureau. July 18, 2011.
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President Obama on June Job Numbers
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President Obama speaks to the press about the June job numbers report and calls on Congress to work with him to strengthen the economy and produce more jobs. July 8, 2011.
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The President Delivers Remarks at Independence Day Celebration
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President Obama speaks to military families celebrating Independence Day on the South Lawn of the White House. July 4, 2011.
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Armed Services Farewell Tribute for Secretary Gates
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President Obama praises Secretary Robert Gates as he steps down as Secretary of Defense in a farewell tribute at the Pentagon. June 30, 2011.
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LGBT Pride Month
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President Obama makes remarks at an event to observe LGBT Pride Month at the White House. June 29, 2011.
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The Critical Role of Manufacturing
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President Obama visits the Alcoa Davenport Works in Bettendorf, Iowa and speaks about the critical role manufacturing plays in the American economy. June 28, 2011.
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A Renaissance in American Manufacturing
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President Obama kicks off the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a national collaboration between the government, industries, and universities to invest in cutting-edge technologies, create new jobs and bring about a renaissance in American manufacturing. June 24, 2011
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Thanking the 10th Mountain Division
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President Obama travels to Fort Drum, NY to thank members of the 10th Mountain Division for their service in Afghanistan. June 23, 2011.
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President Obama Addresses the Nation
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President Obama addresses the nation on the way forward in Afghanistan. June 22, 2011.
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White House Congressional Picnic
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President Obama welcomes members of Congress to the White House as he and the First Lady host the annual White House Congressional picnic. June 15, 2011.
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President Obama Arrives in Puerto Rico
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The President speaks about his Administration's commitment to the people of Puerto Rico as he arrives in San Juan. June 14, 2011.
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President Obama Addresses Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
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The President speaks about the importance of creating new jobs and conditions where businesses can thrive at a meeting of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness in Durham, NC. June 13, 2011
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Skills for America's Future Manufacturing Event
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President Obama visits Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia to announce new commitments by the private sector, community colleges and the National Association of Manufacturers to give 500,000 community college students industry-accepted credentials. June 8, 2011.
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State Dinner for German Chancellor Merkel
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President Obama exchanges toasts with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and presents her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a state dinner in the Rose Garden. June 7, 2011.
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A Resurgent American Automotive Industry
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President Obama praises the automotive industry for creating new jobs, fostering innovation and building a strong foundation for continued growth as he speaks to Chrysler workers in Toledo, OH. June 3, 2011.
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The Pritzker Architecture Prize
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President Obama presents the Pritzker Architecture Prize to Eduardo Souto de Moura in a ceremony at the White House. June 2, 2011.
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President Obama Makes Defense Personnel Announcements
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President Obama announces General Martin Dempsey as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral James Winnefeld as the Vice Chairman, and to succeed General Dempsey as Chief of Staff of the Army, General Ray Odierno. May 30, 2011.
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President Obama Nominates New Commerce Secretary
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The President announces that he will nominate energy executive John Bryson to be the next Secretary of Commerce. Bryson would replace Gary Locke, who has been appointed to be the next Ambassador to China. May 31, 2011.
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President Obama Speaks at Memorial Day Service
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The President speaks at a Memorial Day Service at Arlington National Cemetery. May 30, 2011.
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Memorial Service for Missouri Tornado Victims
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After touring the damage in Joplin, Missouri, President Obama speaks at a memorial service for victims of the recent tornadoes. May 29, 2011.
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President Obama and President Sarkozy at G8 Summit
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President Obama and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France speak to the media after a bilateral meeting at the G8 Summit in Deauville, France. May 27, 2011.
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Deepest Condolences for Missouri and the Midwest
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President Obama expresses his condolences for residents of Missouri and throughout the Midwest affected by recent tornadoes and says the Federal government will use its resources to help communities rebuild and get businesses back on their feet. The President made the remarks from London, England. May 24, 2011.
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President Obama Addresses the Irish People
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President Obama speaks about the historical and continuing ties between the people of Ireland and the people of the United States in an address in Dublin. May 23, 2011.
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President Obama Addresses the British Parliament
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In an address to Parliament, President Obama discusses how the special relationship between the United States and Great Britain can continue to help the two nations serve as catalysts for global action as the world faces a new series of threats and challenges. May 25, 2011.
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President Obama at 2011 AIPAC Policy Conference
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The President speaks on America's unbreakable bond with Israel at the AIPAC Policy Conference 2011 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. May 22, 2011.
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President Obama Thanks the Intelligence Community
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The President travels to CIA Headquarters in Langley, VA to personally thank the members of the intelligence community for their role in the death of Osama bin Laden and their efforts in the fight against Al Qaeda . May 20, 2011.
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Moment of Opportunity: American Diplomacy in the Middle East & North Africa
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President Obama lays out his vision for a new chapter in American diplomacy as calls for reform and democracy spread across the Middle East and North Africa, and in light of the death of Osama bin Laden. May 19, 2011.
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement
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President Obama addresses the graduating class of the United States Coast Guard Academy and praises members of the Coast Guard for their bravery and willingness to take risks to protect others. May 18, 2011.
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Jewish American Heritage Month
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President Obama hosts a reception for Jewish American Heritage Month at the White House. May 17, 2011.
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President Obama Gives Commencement Address at Booker T. Washington High School
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The President speaks about education, dedication and overcoming adversity in a commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, TN. The school was the winner of the 2011 Commencement Challenge contest. May 16, 2011.
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President Obama Honors the Nation's TOP COPS
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The President, along with Vice President Joe Biden, welcomes the winners of the 2011 National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award for law enforcement officials who have shown bravery and valor in the line of duty to the White House. May 12, 2011.
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National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
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President Obama speaks to clergy, Administration officials, and other religious, government and community leaders about the economic, security and moral imperative of comprehensive immigration reform at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. May 12, 2011.
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Building a 21st Century Immigration System
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President Obama calls for a bipartisan approach to fixing a broken immigration system and explains why immigration reform is critical to building a 21st century economy in a speech in El Paso, TX. May 10, 2011.
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President Obama and Vice President Biden Visit Troops at Fort Campbell
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The President and Vice President travel to Fort Campbell, KY to pay tribute to troops returning from Afghanistan and the military and intelligence personnel whose efforts led to the death of Osama bin Laden and helped secure America's safety. May 6, 2011.
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Controlling Gas Prices and Creating New Jobs
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President Obama talks about how encouraging and developing new energy technologies can help control gas prices and create new American jobs as he visits the Allison Transmission Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.
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Cinco de Mayo at the White House
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President Obama welcomes guests to the White House for a reception to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. May 5, 2011.
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Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride
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President Obama kicks off the Wounded Warriors Project's Soldier Ride on the South Lawn of the White House. The Soldier Ride brings opportunities for wounded soldiers to come together through cycling. May 4, 2011.
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2011 National Teacher of the Year Award
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President Obama honors 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer, a AP chemistry teacher at Urbana High School in Maryland, along with state teacher of the year winners in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. May 3, 2011.
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President Obama Discusses Death of Osama bin Laden Before Congressional Bipartisan Dinner
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President Obama praises the military personnel and counter-terrorism personnel who planned and carried out the mission that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden and calls again for the country to come together in unity in remarks before a Congressional Bipartisan Dinner at the White House. May 2, 2011.
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President Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Korean War Heroes
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President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Private First Class Anthony T. Kaho'ohanohano, U.S. Army, and Private First Class Henry Svehla, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry. Both men were killed In action during the Korean War. May 2, 2011.
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President Obama on Death of Osama bin Laden
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President Obama praises those Americans who carried out the operation to kill Osama bin Laden, tells the families of the victims of September 11, 2001 that they have never been forgotten, and calls on Americans to remember the unity of that tragic day.
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President Obama at White House Correspondents Dinner
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President Obama at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at Miami Dade College
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President Obama delivers the commencement address to graduating students at Miami Dade College in Miami, FL. April 29, 2011.
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A Commitment to Communities Hit by Tornadoes
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President Obama says that the Federal Government will help communities across the Southeast rebuild after touring areas devastated by tornadoes and meeting with families in Tuscaloosa, AL. April 29, 2011.
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President Obama Announces Nominations for Secretary of Defense and CIA Director
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President Obama announces that he will nominate Leon Panetta as Secretary of Defense and General David Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. April 28, 2011.
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Shared Responsibility and Shared Prosperity Town Hall
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President Obama talks about his plan to secure America's fiscal future and bring down the deficit at a town hall event in Reno, NV. April 21, 2011.
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Town Hall on America's Fiscal Future
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President Obama answers questions about the budget, reducing the deficit, and improving America's fiscal future at a town hall event at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, VA. April 19, 2011.
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Easter Prayer Breakfast
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President Obama participates in an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House. April 19, 2011.
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The 2011 Commander-in-Chief Trophy Presentation
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President Obama presents the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Air Force Falcon football team in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. April 18, 2011.
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The Country We Believe In: Improving America's Fiscal Future
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President Obama lays out his plan to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years and to ensure America's future wealth and prosperity in a speech at George Washington University in Washington, DC. April 13, 2011.
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President Obama's Statement on the Budget Agreement
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President Obama addresses the bipartisan agreement on the national budget from the Blue Room of the White House.
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Building a Clean Energy Economy
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President Obama holds a town hall discussion with workers about building a 21st century clean energy economy to win the future as he visits Gamesa Technology Corporation in Fairless Hills, PA. April 6, 2011.
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Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala
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President Obama speaks at the National Action Network's Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala in New York. April 6, 2011.
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President Obama's Statement on Budget Negotiations
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President Obama makes a statement after a meeting with Congressional leaders on the Federal budget. The President says he remains confident that an agreement can be reached and emphasizes that a government shutdown can have serious implications for the economy. April 6, 2011.