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U.N. General Assembly

Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama remembers Ambassador Chris Stevens and delivers a defense of both free speech and the spirit of tolerance.

President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly
President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly
White House Photo, Sonya Hebert, 9/26/12

Education in Focus

Education Secretary Arne Duncan travels coast-to-coast to discuss school reform, college affordability, and the link between education and jobs.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan talks to students
Education Secretary Arne Duncan talks to students
Education Secretary Arne Duncan talks with students at Limon Public School in Limon, Colo., White House Photo, Chuck Kennedy, 9/17/12

Weekly Address

President Obama describes how the House of Representatives left town without finishing important work that would create jobs and strengthen our economy.

President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address
President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address
President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address, White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson, 9/21/12

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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  • Join a Live Video Chat on Combating Human Trafficking

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  • Administration Teams Up to Bring Jobs Back to America

    A new multi-agency competition will make three-year grants available to states, cities, nonprofits, colleges and economic development districts that develop plans to help attract companies that want to build in the U.S. but might need a few more resources.

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PHOTO of the DAY

President Barack Obama looks at a magazine on the credenza in the Outer Oval Office before departing the White House for a trip, Sept 27, 2012. Vice President Joe Biden talks with an advisor in the foreground. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Barack Obama looks at a magazine on the credenza in the Outer Oval Office before departing the White House for a trip, Sept 27, 2012. Vice President Joe Biden talks with an advisor in the foreground. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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