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BarackObama

  1. Today we lost the godmother of the civil rights movement, Dr. Dorothy Height, who devoted her life to those struggling for equality. 11:25 AM Apr 20th via web
  2. While making progress, today we renew our commitment to ensuring that women receive equal pay for equal work. http://j.mp/akQWEj 10:40 AM Apr 20th via web
  3. Speaking in New York this Thursday to call for swift action on Wall Street reform. 12:44 PM Apr 19th via Twittertise
  4. Every day we don’t act, the same system that led to bailouts for big banks remains. It's time for Wall Street reform. http://j.mp/8ZtPO4 12:05 PM Apr 19th via Twittertise
  5. It’s time to hold the big banks accountable to the people they serve. Show your support for Wall Street reform: http://j.mp/95pyHM 5:05 PM Apr 16th via web
  6. Expanding hospital visitation rights -- same-sex partners and others should not be barred from a loved one's bedside in a time of need. 8:57 AM Apr 16th via web
  7. Announcing a new strategy for NASA during a conference at the Kennedy Space Center today @ 2:50 pm ET. Watch live: http://wh.gov/live 11:46 AM Apr 15th via Twittertise
  8. This week we took tangible steps and made concrete commitments on preventing nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. http://j.mp/dtbVTj 12:04 PM Apr 14th via web
  9. About to speak at the Nuclear Security Summit. We are not just making pledges -- we are making real progress. Watch now:http://j.mp/UT2FE 1:28 PM Apr 13th via Twittertise
  10. Live at 1pm ET, White House national security adviser Ben Rhodes answers your questions on nuclear security: http://j.mp/UT2FE 8:26 AM Apr 13th via web
  11. Meeting with world leaders at today's Nuclear Security Summit -- focusing on solutions to keep nuclear materials away from terrorists. 12:09 PM Apr 12th via web
  12. We join the people of Poland in mourning the passing of Polish President Kaczynski, and all those killed in today's tragic plane crash. 10:02 AM Apr 10th via web
  13. Justice Stevens' leadership will be sorely missed, and I thank him for his service. I will move quickly to name a new nominee. 1:03 PM Apr 9th via web
  14. Tomorrow at 9:15 am ET, Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan is answering questions on student aid and education reform. http://j.mp/UT2FE 4:51 PM Apr 8th via web
  15. Leaving for Prague tonight, meeting with Russian President Medvedev to sign a new strategic arms reduction treaty tomorrow. 4:01 PM Apr 7th via web
  16. Thanks to the Recovery Act, middle class families are seeing larger tax refunds—see which benefits you're eligible for: http://j.mp/biq0rQ 2:00 PM Apr 7th via web
  17. RT @OpenGov: Every cabinet department has put out a plan for feedback. Here's where to find them:http://www.whitehouse.gov/open/around 12:29 PM Apr 7th via web
  18. Arne Duncan stopped by Organizing for America's headquarters to answer your questions on education. Watch: http://j.mp/c7K0Rx 11:32 AM Apr 7th via web
  19. Met with two volunteers who brought the names of 1.1 million co-signers of health reform to the White House. Watch: http://j.mp/bibhlY 4:45 PM Apr 6th via mobile web
  20. Today, we take a significant step forward in pursuing a world without nuclear weapons. http://j.mp/cg8cj7 12:11 PM Apr 6th via web