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Friday, July 16, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 16, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Warren Buffett meets with President Obama

A heavy discussion in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, July 14, when Billionaire Investor, Warren Buffett, dropped by for a chat with President Barack Obama. Main topics: the struggling economy and jobs. The Caucus blog on The New York Times website reported on the meeting and mentioned a funny incident with Buffett’s tie. The President reportedly noticed Buffett’s […]

Sunday, July 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 4, 2010

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Independence Day!

Message from President Obama regarding Independence Day Today we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of a great experiment, American democracy. In every corner of our country, we recall the valor and vision of patriots from Thirteen Colonies who declared independence from a powerful empire and gave birth to a […]

Thursday, June 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 3, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Sir Paul McCartney honored at the White House

Photo: Samantha Appleton/White House — Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder performed their number one hit single from 1982, “Ebony and Ivory,” at a White House concert honoring the former-Beatle, last night. President Barack Obama presented Entertainer, Paul McCartney, with the nation’s highest award for extraordinary contributions to American music and culture in the East Room of the White House, June 2, […]

Sunday, May 30, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 30, 2010

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Politics & Issues

President Obama speaks on the meaning of Memorial Day

In his weekly address on yesterday, President Barack Obama called on all Americans to remember and honor those who have given their lives fighting for the ideals and freedoms we treasure in this country. Remarks of President Barack Obama Saturday, May 29, 2010 Weekly Address Washington, DC This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards and […]

Sunday, May 2, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 2, 2010

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Jay Leno vs the Prez

Photo: Lawrence Jackson/White House — President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama chat with guests, including Comedian Jay Leno, at the White House Press Dinner in Washington, DC, May 1, 2010 A lot of chatter today about who was funnier last night at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner; “Tonight Show” Host Jay Leno or President Barack Obama. The zingers […]

Saturday, April 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 24, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Pics of the week

Senior Inspiration: 94-year-old woman plans to graduate from college next month and look for work Photo: Paul Chin/ The San Francisco Chronicle — Hazel Soares, 94, takes notes in one of her classes at Mills College in Oakland, California, where she is set to graduate in May with a degree in art history. After graduation Soares, who has more than 40 grandchildren, plans to search for […]

Saturday, April 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 3, 2010

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Holiday greetings from President Obama

Photo: Chuck Kennedy/ White House — President Obama preparing to tape his weekly address on April 2, 2010 In his weekly address today, President Barack Obama called on the faithful and the nonbelievers to remember our shared spirit of humanity and common values built around work, health, education, and community. President Obama’s remarks from the White House blog: This […]

Sunday, March 28, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 28, 2010

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President Obama’s surprise visit to Afghanistan

Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Obama waves to U.S. troops during a stop at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan March 28, 2010 Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Obama makes an extra effort to shake hands with some of our troops during his visit to Afghanistan March 28, 2010 Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Obama shares a fist bump […]

Thursday, March 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 25, 2010

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What’s in that controversial health care reform measure?

Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Barack Obama uses one of 22 pens to sign that huge health care reform bill into law on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 A lot of Americans are asking, what’s in that mega-overhaul of the health care system? First, there are some provisions that kick in this year, others become effective later on. Details and links on the White House blog here.