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Obama's Day, Dec. 26: Departing Hawaii
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 In the evening, the President will depart Honolulu, Hawaii for Washington, DC. The departure from Hickam Air Force Base is open to pre-credentialed media. The first lady and the first daughters will remain in Hawaii.
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What's on the Obama Christmas Menu?
Although Michelle Obama spends much of the year touting healthy living and eating, she told the Today show last week that for Christmas dinner, she might let herself slip a bit. The meal that her family eats on Christmas in Hawaii is very traditional — and traditionally calorie-rich. From the Huffington Post Black Voices: “There’s…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 25: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012 The President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing, but has no public events scheduled.
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Watch This: Beyoncé, Chris Rock and More 'Demand a Plan'
Beyoncé was joined by celebrities including Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rashida Jones, Jennifer Aniston, John Legend and professional athletes Chris Paul and Victor Cruz, among others, to “Demand a Plan,” a PSA on gun control. It was released on Friday, Dec. 21, the same day as the NRA’s fateful press conference. Like The Root on…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 24: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012 The President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing, but has no public events scheduled.
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Celebs Who Personify Kwanzaa's 7 Principles
(The Root) — Founded in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, an Africana-studies scholar, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration — lasting from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 — meant to commemorate the African heritage of black Americans. Each day of the celebration is devoted to one of seven principles. This year The Root decided to take the…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 21: Sen. Daniel Inouye's Funeral
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012 In the morning, the President will observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Newtown shooting. This moment of silence is closed press. Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 20: Visiting Wounded Warriors
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 The President will attend meetings at the White House. These meetings are closed press. Updated: In the afternoon, the President will travel to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and visit with wounded warriors who are being…
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The Root Picks the 15 Best Books of 2012
(The Root) — Given the sheer number of published works (e-books included) that come out each year, it’s always a challenge to pick the best titles. In 2012 there were lots of contenders, such as Victor LaValle’s quirky thriller The Devil in Silver and illuminating music books, including Gil Scott-Heron’s The Last Holiday. The Root…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 19: Talking About Newtown Tragedy
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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. At 11:45AM, the President will deliver a statement in the Brady Press Briefing…
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