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Obama Mocks Republican Efforts To Repeal Health Law Instead Of Voting On Tax Breaks
President Obama recently mocked the GOP for their 33 votes to repeal the health law instead of cooperating with him in order to pass a tax extension that would benefit the middle class. Obama also expressed his opinion about taking a new approach instead, in saying, “I have to tell you, I think they’re wrong.…
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence Hunts Point, WA 8:24 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. It is great to be back in the Pacific Northwest. And I couldn’t ask for somebody I admire more to introduce me than Jim Sinegal. And for him and Jan, they…
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Remarks by the President at Campaign Event — House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
House of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana 5:49 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, Big Easy? It is good to be in New Orleans. Now, I’ve got to admit I was thinking about just blowing everything off and going and getting something to eat. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Where we going? THE PRESIDENT: Say where we’re…
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Remarks by the President at the National Urban League Convention
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana 7:00 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Urban League! (Applause.) Thank you. It is good to be with the Urban League. (Applause.) And it’s good to be in the Big Easy. (Applause.) Now, I don’t know if the fact that this is called the Morial Convention Center had…
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America’s Social Workers Join Dr. Jill Biden to Launch “Social Work and Service Members: Joining Forces to Support Veterans and Military Families”
National Association of Social Workers urges 650,000 professional social workers to gain education and training on mental and behavioral health, health, economic, and social challenges facing nation’s veterans and military families WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dr. Jill Biden will join the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at their national practice conference, Restoring…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Arrest of Activists in Cuba
We condemn the arrest of nearly 50 pro-democracy activists by the Cuban government during funeral ceremonies for Oswaldo Paya this week. Some of those arrested were reportedly beaten at the time of their detention. The fact that this occurred while hundreds of people gathered peacefully to commemorate the life of one of Cuba’s foremost human…
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Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on the National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon’s Trip to China
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon held constructive, detailed, and wide ranging discussions with senior Chinese officials during his visit to Beijing July 23-25. Mr. Donilon met with President Hu Jintao, Vice President Xi Jinping, Vice Premier Wang Qishan, State Councilor Dai Bingguo, and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. He also had a productive discussion with Vice…
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Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan’s Trip to Israel
John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, visited Israel on July 25 to consult with senior Israeli officials about a range of shared security concerns, including the recent wave of terrorist plots against Israeli and other interests. He also had a productive meeting with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Fayyad in Jerusalem.
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Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Ranee Ramaswamy, of Minnesota, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2018, vice Miguel Campaneria, term expiring.
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Statement by President Obama on the Passage of the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
With the Senate’s vote, the House Republicans are now the only people left in Washington holding hostage the middle-class tax cuts for 98% of Americans and nearly every small business owner. The last thing a typical middle class family can afford is a $2,200 tax hike at the beginning of next year. It’s time for House Republicans…




