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Obama's Day, June 14: Visiting the World Trade Center Site
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012 In the morning, the president will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the president will travel to Cleveland, Ohio. In Cleveland, the president will deliver…
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Obama's Day, June 13: Honoring Israeli President Shimon Peres
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012 In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Shimon Peres of Israel. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will attend…
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Take Our Racial-Profiling Survey
The New York City Police Department’s controversial stop-and-frisk policy, which allows police officers to question and search individuals they deem suspicious, has garnered nationwide attention. Why? Although Mayor Michael Bloomberg calls it a strategy that “saves lives,” critics say the practice amounts to illegal racial profiling and are taking to the streets on June 17…
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Michelle Obama's Father's Day Pinterest Board
The first lady has joined Pinterest, and her first order of business was to create a board dedicated to fathers. Click through for some of the images from that board, and go to her page to read the captions that she personally wrote about each photo.
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Obama's Day, June 12: Campaign Events in Maryland and Philly
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012 In the morning, the 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 Baltimore, Maryland. The President’s…
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Obama's Day, June 11: 'Live From the White House' Interviews
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, JUNE 11, 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, as part of Live From the White House, the…
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Share Your Stop-and-Frisk Stories
(The Root) — New York City’s controversial stop-and-frisk policy, which allows police to stop pedestrians and forcibly search their bodies for weapons, is at the center of a national debate about whether or not the practice targets minorities unfairly. “Between those who get stopped, those who know someone who got stopped and those who read…
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Obama's Day, June 8: New York Giants Visit White House
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines to…
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The Root 100: Nominate Black Trailblazers Now
Who are the black leaders in your industry, field of study or community who inspire you the most? Who are the innovators, trailblazers and tastemakers who are paving the way toward positive change? We want to hear from you! The Root is accepting nominations for The Root 100 of 2012. Submit your nominations by using…
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Obama's Day, June 7: Student-Loan Reform Talk at UNLV
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. There will print pool coverage of the President’s remarks. Later in the morning, the President will depart Los Angeles, California, en…
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