Today,
President Obama and Vice President Biden administered the oath of
office to new Secret Service Director Julia Pierson in the Oval Office: http://wh.gov/HbIW
Photo
of the Day: President Obama greets Council of Economic Advisers staff
in the Rose Garden of the White House, March 27, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
Photo
of the Day: President Obama signs memorabilia for 8-year-old Nina
Centofanti, the March of Dimes 2013 National Ambassador, at the Resolute
Desk in the Oval Office, March 26, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
"Unless
you are one of the first Americans, unless you are a Native American,
you came from someplace else. That’s why we’ve always defined ourselves
as a nation of immigrants. And we’ve always been better off for it."
—President Obama at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service
members and civilians: http://wh.gov/Ha4U
President Obama tosses a soccer ball after welcoming the NHL Stanley Cup champion LA Kings and MLS champion LA Galaxy to the White House to honor their 2012 championship seasons: http://wh.gov/Hgre
"Michelle
and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Passover here in
America, in the State of Israel, and around the world....Chag
sameach."—President Obama: http://wh.gov/HxMg
Photo: The First Family hosts a Passover Seder Dinner at the White House, April 6, 2012
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your family's immigration story and say why we need to reform our
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"Today
there is still genuine disagreement among well-meaning people about
what steps we should take to reduce the epidemic of gun violence in this
country. But you – the American people – have spoken. You’ve made it
clear that it’s time to do something." —President Obama in his Weekly
Address. Watch: http://wh.gov/styT
"Here,
alongside man’s capacity for evil, we also are reminded of man’s
capacity for good — the rescuers, the Righteous Among the Nations who
refused to be bystanders. And in their noble acts of courage, we see
how this place, this accounting of horror, is, in the end, a source of
hope.” —President Obama at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in
Jerusalem: http://wh.gov/middle-east-trip-2013
"As
a nation, the last three months have changed us. They’ve forced us to
answer some difficult questions about what we can do – what we must do –
to prevent the kinds of massacres we’ve seen in Newtown and Aurora and
Oak Creek, as well as the everyday tragedies that happen far too often
in big cities and small towns all across America." —President Obama in
his Weekly Address. Watch: http://wh.gov/styT
Like
this if you agree that no American who works full time should have to
live in poverty—then share President Obama's plan to raise the minimum
wage: http://OFA.BO/VaSpqD
Photo
of the Day: President Obama tours the crypt containing the birthplace
of Jesus during his visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem,
March 22, 2013: http://wh.gov/middle-east-trip-2013
"Today,
as we face the twilight of Israel’s founding generation, you — the
young people of Israel — must now claim its future. It falls to you to
write the next chapter in the great story of this great nation."
—President Obama in Israel: http://wh.gov/middle-east-trip-2013
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this and add your name to tell Republicans in Congress to invest in
clean energy and help combat climate change—not gut the progress we've
made to protect the environment: http://OFA.BO/HjTkTg
"Why does the United States stand so strongly, so firmly with the State of Israel? And the answer is simple. We stand together because we share a common story — patriots determined 'to be a free people in our land,' pioneers who forged a nation, heroes who sacrificed to preserve our freedom, and immigrants from every corner of the world who renew constantly our diverse societies." —President Obama at the official arrival ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel: http://www.wh.gov/middle-east-trip-2013
Who
is your hero? Help us recognize the exemplary citizen in your community
by nominating them for the 2013 Presidential Citizens Medal: http://wh.gov/citizensmedal
"Let’s
keep moving forward on an all-of-the-above energy strategy. A strategy
where we produce more oil and gas here at home, but also more biofuels
and fuel-efficient vehicles; more solar power and wind power. A strategy
where we put more people to work building cars, homes and businesses
that waste less energy. We can do this. We’re Americans. When we commit
ourselves to something, there’s no telling how far we’ll go."
—President Obama in his Weekly Address. Watch: http://wh.gov/sqUN
"We’ve
put in place the toughest fuel economy standards in our history so that
by the middle of the next decade, our cars will go twice as far on a
gallon of gas. Over the life of a new car, the average family will save
more than $8,000 at the pump. But the only way we’re going to break this
cycle of spiking gas prices for good is to shift our cars and trucks
off of oil for good." —President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/sqUN
"Over
the past four years, we haven’t just talked about it. We’ve actually
started doing something about it. We worked with auto companies to put
in place the toughest fuel economy standards in our history. What that
means is, by the middle of the next decade, our cars will go twice as
far on a gallon of gas. So you’ll fill up half as often – and spend half
as much." —President Obama: http://wh.gov/energy
Behind
the scenes: President Obama hugs students during a visit to a
pre-kindergarten classroom at the College Heights Early Childhood
Learning Center in Decatur, GA. Check out the full gallery: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEjCyqn
"Think
outside the box. Take real risks. And work together to make big, bold
commitments to hire our veterans and military spouses and help them
reach their full potential within your companies. Show them that your
business is there for them for the long haul." —First Lady Michelle
Obama to business leaders. Watch: http://wh.gov/o0NM
Starting
at 2:00 p.m. EDT: Gene Sperling, Assistant to the President for
Economic Policy, answers questions about President Obama's plan to
reduce the deficit and grow the economy during an "Ask Me Anything" on
Reddit. Check it out: http://redd.it/1a7tl2
Photo
of the Day: Bo, the Obama family dog, follows First Lady Michelle Obama
as she walks across the South Lawn of the White House, March 11, 2013: http://wh.gov/photo
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your name if you agree we should close tax loopholes for millionaires
before cutting vital services that communities around the country count
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"My top priority as President is making sure we do everything we can to reignite the true engine of America’s economic growth – a rising, thriving middle class. Yesterday, we received some welcome news on that front. We learned that our businesses added nearly 250,000 new jobs last month. The unemployment rate fell to 7.7% – still too high, but now lower than it was when I took office. " —President Obama:http://wh.gov/7KFj