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Join The Root, Experts to Talk Black Obesity
(The Root) — It’s a very hot summer in the nation’s capital, but The Root’s focus on weight loss and fitness this month has nothing to do with the fact that it’s beach season. Our Black, Fit, & Healthy Series is about something more serious than dropping pounds for vanity’s sake: It’s a commitment to…
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Watch It Live: Battle for the Oval Office
(The Root) — Join The Root as we live-stream WGBH TV’s Basic Black program as it takes on President Obama’s re-election chances in light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act, his stances on immigration and more. Panelists will also weigh in on what some consider to be the black community’s diminishing support for the…
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Obama's Day, July 6: Meeting With Construction Workers and Students
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JULY 6, 2012 In the morning, the President will tour Summer Garden Food Manufacturing in Boardman, Ohio. There will be travel pool coverage of this tour. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event…
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Obama's Day, July 5: Campaigning in Ohio
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart Washington, DC en route Toledo, Ohio. There will be in-town travel pool coverage of the departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Toledo Express Airport is open press. In…
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Obama's Day, July 4: Hosting Military Heroes
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012 In the morning, the President will return to the White House from Camp David. There will be in-town travel pool coverage of the President’s arrival. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a naturalization ceremony…
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Tweeting Live: The BET Music Awards
The BET Awards 2012 will be a star-studded event — Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Usher, Jamie Foxx and even Quentin Tarantino are slated to attend. With Samuel L. Jackson as the host, tonight’s show is a must-see event, and we want to watch it with you! The Root’s New York Bureau Chief Hillary Crosley is in Los…
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Obama's Day, June 29: Thanking Wildfire Responders in Colo.
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will depart the White House en route…
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See the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Law
(The Root) — Here’s the full text (pdf) of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Thursday on the Affordable Care Act. Read more on today’s Supreme Court ruling. Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
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Living While Obama: Lunch With UAE Crown Prince
(The Root) — President Barack Obama has lunch with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates in the Oval Office Private Dining Room on June 27. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon joins them.
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Obama's Day, June 28: Visiting Wounded Service Members
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch…
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