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28 January

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President’s Blueprint Includes Renewal of American Values
seen at 12:04, 28 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Calls to Iraqi Leaders
seen at 08:04, 28 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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27 January

Remarks by the President at the House Democrats Issues Conference
seen at 21:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
seen at 20:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement from the President on the Departure of Aneesh Chopra
seen at 19:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Joint Base Andrews, 1/27/2012
seen at 19:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President on College Affordability, Ann Arbor, Michigan
seen at 18:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint for Keeping College Affordable and Within Reach for All Americans
seen at 17:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 03:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 00:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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26 January

Statement by the President on the Retirement of Governor Bev Perdue
seen at 22:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President on American-Made Energy
seen at 21:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the First Lady at Goya Foods "MiPlato" Announcement -- Tampa, FL
seen at 20:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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First Lady Michelle Obama joins Goya Foods in announcing "Mi Plato" Resources for families
seen at 18:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint to Make The Most of America’s Energy Resources
seen at 17:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate Regarding the War Powers Act for Somalia
seen at 17:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President on American Energy, Aurora, Colorado
seen at 03:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event -- Palm Beach, FL
seen at 03:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on the Retirement of Congressman Brad Miller
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Legislation to Ban Insider Trading by Members of Congress
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Buckley Air Force Base
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event -- Sarasota, FL
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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25 January

Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement
seen at 22:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
seen at 21:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint to Support U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Discourage Outsourcing, and Encourage Insourcing
seen at 20:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Cedar Rapids, IA, 1/25/2012
seen at 20:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Intel Ocotillo Campus, Chandler, AZ
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statements on the President’s State of the Union Address
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on Successful Hostage Rescue
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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FACT SHEET: National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statements on the President’s State of the Union Address
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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24 January

Guest List for the First Lady's Box at the State of the Union Address
seen at 22:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Egypt’s Transition to Democracy
seen at 22:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Presidential Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
seen at 21:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address
seen at 08:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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23 January

Statement by the President on Today’s Iran-related Sanctions
seen at 22:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/23/12
seen at 22:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President Welcoming the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins
seen at 21:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Monti of Italy
seen at 17:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals
seen at 03:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Nominates Judge Michael A. Shipp to Serve on the US District Court
seen at 03:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 03:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
seen at 03:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 03:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the President's Call to Susan and Jay Paterno
seen at 03:04, 23 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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22 January

Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
seen at 18:04, 22 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by Vice President Biden on the Resignation of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
seen at 14:04, 22 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on Resignation of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
seen at 00:04, 22 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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21 January

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Creating Jobs by Boosting Tourism
seen at 12:04, 21 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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20 January

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Cuban Activist Wilmar Villar
seen at 21:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the President’s call with Egyptian Field Marshal Tantawi
seen at 21:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Briefing by the Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/20/12
seen at 21:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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19 January

Statement from The President on the Retirement of Congressman Maurice Hinchey
seen at 22:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President Unveiling a Strategy to Help Boost Travel and Tourism
seen at 22:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Orlando, Florida, 1/19/2012
seen at 19:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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We Can’t Wait: President Obama Takes Actions to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 03:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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18 January

Statement by the President on the Keystone XL Pipeline
seen at 21:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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New Report: States Moving Forward to Implement Health Reform’s Affordable Insurance Exchanges
seen at 17:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the President’s Call with Canadian Prime Minister Harper
seen at 03:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Briefing by the Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/18/12
seen at 03:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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17 January

President Obama Announces Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jeffrey Zients
seen at 22:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/17/12
seen at 22:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Saakashvili of Georgia
seen at 20:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Opening and Closing Remarks by the President to the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
seen at 20:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Meets with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House
seen at 18:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Violence in South Sudan
seen at 14:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan
seen at 00:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President and First Lady Honoring the 2011 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals
seen at 00:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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16 January

Remarks by the President at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service Event
seen at 18:04, 16 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama, Cabinet Secretaries, and Senior Administration Officials Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service by Participating in Community Service Projects and Events Throughout the Country
seen at 00:04, 16 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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14 January

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Helping American Businesses Succeed
seen at 12:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on Taiwan’s Elections
seen at 03:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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13 January

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney and OMB Deputy Director for Management Jeff Zients, 1/13/12
seen at 22:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Announces proposal to reform, reorganize and consolidate Government
seen at 19:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President on Government Reform
seen at 19:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Government Reorganization Fact Sheet
seen at 18:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on the Release of Burmese Political Prisoners
seen at 17:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the First Lady at iCarly Screening Event in Alexandria, VA
seen at 08:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
seen at 03:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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12 January

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Guatemala to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Otto Perez Molina
seen at 22:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Regarding the Debt Limit
seen at 21:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
seen at 18:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the President's Call with University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban
seen at 00:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/12/2012
seen at 00:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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11 January

Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event in Richmond
seen at 22:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Coordinated Effort by America's Academic Institutions to Combat PTSD & TBI
seen at 21:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President on Insourcing American Jobs
seen at 20:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the First Lady at Joining Forces Medical College Event
seen at 17:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event in Charlottesville, VA
seen at 17:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Issues Call to Action to Invest in America at White House "Insourcing American Jobs" Forum
seen at 17:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the Vice President and National Security Advisor’s Meeting with the Qatari Prime Minister
seen at 03:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest en route Chicago
seen at 03:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 January

Readout of the President's Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal
seen at 22:04, 10 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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