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The Situation in Libya

Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Obama condemns the attack that killed American diplomats in Benghazi, Libya and honors the service of those who fell.

President Obama, with Secretary of State Clinton, delivers a statement
President Obama, with Secretary of State Clinton, delivers a statement
President Obama, with Secretary of State Clinton, delivers a statement, White House Photo, Chuck Kennedy, 9/12/12

President Obama Leads 9/11 Memorials

President Obama and the First Lady mark the anniversary of September 11th with ceremonies held at the White House and the Pentagon.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama observe a moment of silence
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama observe a moment of silence
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama observe a moment of silence, Chuck Kennedy, 9/11/12

Weekly Address

President Obama marks the anniversary of the September 11th attacks by remembering the innocent lives lost, and honoring those who have served and sacrificed to keep our country safe.

President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address, White House Photo, Pete Souza, 9/5/12

Middle Class Tax Cuts

If the House of Representatives fails to act, a typical middle-class family of four will see its taxes go up by $2,200, and America’s small business owners would take a big hit. President Obama refuses to let that happen.

President Obama calls on Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families
President Obama calls on Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families
President Barack calls on Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families, White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson, 7/9/12

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PHOTO of the DAY

President Barack Obama greets State Department employees after speaking to them in a courtyard at the State Department in Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 2012. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stands at left. The President made the visit after Chris Stevens, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, and three others were killed at the consulate in Benghazi, Libya, yesterday.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama greets State Department employees after speaking to them in a courtyard at the State Department in Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 2012. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stands at left. The President made the visit after Chris Stevens, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, and three others were killed at the consulate in Benghazi, Libya, yesterday. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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