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Spotlight on Non-Profit Work, Obama Calls on “Deep Pockets”

ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: With an ode to his grassroots community organizing days, President Obama called for a greater cooperation between non-profit organizations and the governments today in the East Room. “Solutions to America's challenges are being developed every...

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June 30, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (50)

Obama says Iraqi People Right to Celebrate

On the day that U.S. combat troops exit Iraq, President Barack Obama called the day a marker of progress and responsibility for the Iraqi people.

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June 30, 2009 in Iraq, Obama, Barack, White House | Permalink | User Comments (120)

Today's Q's for O's White House

ABC News' Yunji DeNies reports: de Nies: Robert, on that point about security, you talked about the Americans, but what about the Iraqis? Five Americans were killed on the eve of the handoff. Are you confident in the Iraqi security...

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June 30, 2009 in Today's Qs for Obama's WH | Permalink | User Comments (32)

POTUS to LGBT: "Welcome to Your White House"

ABC News' Yunji de Nies reports: ABBA's "Dancing Queen" filled the East Room, as more than 200 prominent gays and lesbians gathered for the first ever celebration of Pride month at the White House. The President and First Lady entered...

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June 29, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (122)

Obama Gives Biden Iraq Assignment

Vice President Joe Biden will serve as a point of contact in the White House on Iraq, a senior administration official said today.

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June 29, 2009 in Iraq, Joe Biden, Obama, Barack, White House | Permalink | User Comments (44)

Michelle Obama Announces Money for Health Clinics

ABC News' Yunji de Nies reports: Michelle Obama stepped into the health care policy debate this afternoon, criticizing the current state of care in America and announcing the release of $851 million in recovery funds to support community health centers....

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June 29, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (27)

Obama Says Coup in Honduras Would Set a "Terrible Precedent"

The President said that the US still believes Manuel Zelaya is still President of Honduras.

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June 29, 2009 in Current Affairs | Permalink | User Comments (226)

Today's Q's for O's White House

ABC News' Yunji de Nies reports: de Nies: On don't ask/don't tell, how much was the president personally involved in that? I know you've said that he sort of turned that policy change over to the Pentagon, and you... (CROSSTALK)...

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Obama on New Energy Efficiency Standards: 'Light Bulbs May Not Seem Sexy'

For the third time since the House of Representatives narrowly passed the climate bill on Friday night, President Obama has spoken out with praise for the House and called on the Senate to continue working on the bill.

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June 29, 2009 in congress, Environment, Obama, Barack | Permalink | User Comments (82)

Take Two Town Halls and Call Congress in the Morning

Ann Compton reports: President Obama has scheduled two more town hall meetings to explain health care reform, on the heels of his primetime appearance on ABC News last Wednesday. The White House has made it official 00 there will be...

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June 29, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (36)