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Kal Penn’s First Day at his New Job

terry — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:32:18 +0000

Kal Penn finally started his job with the Obama administration today. Kal Penn Lands in D.C., Begins White House Job via Wahsington Post After months of faux-sightings, bloggery skepticism and anticipatory Twittering, Kal Penn has finally arrived, reports our colleague Monica Hesse. A White House spokesman said that the actor — who startled viewers with [...]

President Obama and Family in Russia

terry — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:16:10 +0000

The President along with First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters landed in Russia today. The First Family was greeted by President Medvedev and Mrs. Medvedev at the Kremlin in Moscow. For more photos, visit This Week With Barack Obama: The Obamas in Moscow, Russia (Pictures) President Obama and President Medvedev released a joint statement [...]

Richard Wolffe on Charlie Rose talking about Renegade

terry — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:57:44 +0000

I am currently reading Richard Wolffe’s Renegade: The Making of a President. He spoke with Charlie Rose last week about the book and covering the 2008 campaign. What followed, as the primary season turned into an extended white-knuckle ride, was a rolling conversation with the candidate and his inner-circle: through Super Tuesday, Texas and Ohio, [...]

4th of July at the White House

terry — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:06:15 +0000

Happy 4th of July

terry — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:06:13 +0000

The 4th of July celebration at the White House, which will include performances by the Foo Fighters, Michelle Branch and the US Marine Band, will be streamed at WhiteHouse.gov/live beginning at 7pm EST. And, starting today, the crown of the Statue of Liberty will be opened to the public.

President Obama Weekly Address 7/4/2009

terry — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:40:53 +0000

On the 4th of July, Overcoming America’s Challenges We are not a people who fear the future. We are a people who make it. And on this July 4th, we need to summon that spirit once more. We need to summon the same spirit that inhabited Independence Hall two hundred and thirty-three years ago today. That is [...]

President Obama speaks about the Death of Michael Jackson

terry — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:26:38 +0000

During an interview with the Associated Press, President Obama was asked about the death of Michael Jackson:

Happy Birthday Malia Obama

terry — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:16:55 +0000

Malia Obama will celebrate her 11th birthday tomorrow. Her birthday weekend will start with a sleepover at Camp David for 20 friends. President Obama will be at Camp David tonight but will return tomorrow for the White House’s 4th of July celebration. Malia Obama’s birthday: President’s oldest daughter will turn 11 as thousands descend [...]

Secretary of State Clinton’s 4th of July Message

terry — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Jon Stewart on Mark Sanford - Zip It

terry — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:04:06 +0000

please, please, please…. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Shut Up, Mark Sanford www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Jason Jones in Iran

Vice President Joe Biden in Iraq

terry — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:32:40 +0000

VP Joe Biden paid a surprise visit to US Tropps today and met with Iraqi leaders.

Q&A Video from Health Care Reform Town Hall

terry — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:30:44 +0000

Here is the questions and answer period from the town hall on Wednesday: Full transcript here.

Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Women Airforce Service Pilots

terry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:51:17 +0000

President Obama signed bill S.614 to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots. via the National Museum of the US Air Force …the situation by mid-1942 favored the use of experienced women pilots to fly U.S. Army Air Forces aircraft within the United States. Two women’s aviator units were formed to [...]

White House Staff Salaries

terry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:15:26 +0000

via White House blog Consistent with President Obama’s commitment to transparency, this report is being publicly disclosed on our website as it is transmitted to Congress. In addition, this report also contains the title and salary details of administration officials who work at the Office of Policy Development, including the Domestic Policy Council and the [...]

President Obama Health Care Town Hall Video

terry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:11:44 +0000

Here are President Obama’s opening remarks from today’s town hall: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Showdown on the Back Porch

terry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:44:56 +0000

I think the crow was after the hay in the litter box not the bunny :-) More photos here.

Online Health Care Reform Discussion UPDATE

terry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:52:27 +0000

The feed from the WhiteHouse is not very good so go to MSNBC.com to watch live: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31618334/ns/health-health_care/ The President will hold an online discussion on Health Care Reform today at 1:15pm EST. On Saturday the President posted a video asking for your questions on health care reform. In just a few days, we’ve gotten hundreds of submissions. The [...]

LGBT Pride Month at the White House

terry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:49:06 +0000

via White House Blog The President and First Lady hosted the first-of-its-kind LGBT Pride Month reception at the White House yesterday. On the heels of the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the reception brought together LGBT families, volunteers, community leaders, lawmakers and heads of LGBT organizations to celebrate the LGBT community.

Ze Frank - That Makes Me Think of…Black & White

terry — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:06:15 +0000

I really like this video series from Ze Frank at Time.com. Although not letting bloggers embed the video is so annoying. Ze Frank: That Makes Me Think Of… Ze Frank thinks few things in life are as simple as black and white

The Obamas Choose a Church

terry — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:44:54 +0000

via Time.com The Obamas Find a Church Home — Away from Home Now, in an unexpected move, Obama has told White House aides that instead of joining a congregation in Washington, D.C., he will follow in George W. Bush’s footsteps and make his primary place of worship Evergreen Chapel, the nondenominational church at Camp David. (See pictures [...]

Lynn Rosenthal named White House Advisor on Violence Against Women

terry — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:39:12 +0000

Vice President Joe Biden announced on Friday the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women: Full press release here.

Ask Your Health Care Reform Questions

terry — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:47:54 +0000

On Wednesday, President Obama will hold an online town hall where he will answer the public’s questions on health care reform. To send a question: Post a video response to the President’s address. If you are a Twitter user, you can also ask your question with this hashtag: #WHHCQ Click here to post your question on Facebook.

Stephen Colbert Presents the GOPs Health Care Plan

terry — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:33:58 +0000

“…and Obama made a cameo on Grey’s Anantomy as Dr. McHand-Out” The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Commonsense Health Care Reform Infomercial www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Mark Sanford

National HIV Testing Day

terry — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:05:49 +0000

On Saturday, National HIV Testing Day, the President posted this message on the White House blog, urging people to get tested. The video is from a trip to Kenya in 2006 when the then Senator and Michelle got tested publicly: Obama Convinces Many Africans To Get HIV Tests via CBS News Chicago Kibera is also a [...]

President Obama Weekly Address 6/27/2009

terry — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:44:02 +0000

The House passed H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 on Friday. Click here for a summary of the bill.