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Mar
15

ObamaCare: Five Years Later, Millions Covered. Thanks, President Obama

22
Mar
15

A Tweet Or Two

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A man calling a child a slut. Good riddance to that jerk

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So, Martese Johnson moved and because he momentarily forgot the correct zip code, he was denied entry. This bar owner is getting the side-eye

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Don’s on point comment

I have no idea how much Starbucks pays their employees, but can you imagine having a job where you have to engage customers in conversations about race? You work two jobs just to keep a roof over your head and some billionaire with nothing to do sends down a fucking edict from on high forcing you to talk about something that he or she doesn’t have to worry about, let alone talk about.

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Fantastic speech

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Sigh

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CNN: The BS network; Another reason the death penalty should be abolished

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22
Mar
15

Farewell, Cambodia

Leaving Cambodia

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22
Mar
15

Rise and Shine: The Week Ahead

On This Day: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet children during the arrival ceremony at Comalapa International Airport in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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The Week Ahead

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Monday

The President will host the White House Science Fair

In the afternoon, he will deliver remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit

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Tuesday

The President will host Afghanistan President Ghani and key members of the Afghan Unity Government for meetings and a working lunch at the White House

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Wednesday

The President will deliver remarks at a kick-off meeting of the Healthcare Payment Learning and Action network

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Thursday

The President will travel to Birmingham, Alabama to deliver remarks on the economy

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Friday

The President will attend meetings at the White House

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On This Day

President Obama talks with Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office for Health Reform, during a reception on the Truman Balcony of the White House, early March 22, 2010, following the House vote to pass health care reform (Photo by Pete Souza)

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton congratulates President Obama on the House vote to pass health care reform, prior to a meeting in the Situation Room of the White House, March 22, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)

March 22, 2010: “The day after the health care bill passed, the President greeted Sen. Tom Harkin at the door of the Oval Office before a meeting with the Senate Democratic Leadership.” (Photo by Pete Souza)

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First Lady Michelle Obama helps paint a mural during a community service project at the Superate Youth Center and Health Clinic in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2025 (Photo by Samantha Appleton)

President Obama offers a toast as first lady Michelle Obama raises a glass to El Salvador First Lady Vanda Pignato during an official dinner at the Casa Presidential in San Salvador March 22, 2025

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama toast during an official dinner hosted by Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes at the National Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority talk following their tour of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the West Bank, March 22, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum on March 22, 2025 in Jerusalem

President Obama lights candles as he tours the crypt containing the birthplace of Jesus during his visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the West Bank, March 22, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama tours the crypt containing the birthplace of Jesus during his visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the West Bank, March 22, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama pauses for a moment as he lays a wreath at the Hall of Remembrance during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, March 22, 2025

President Obama walks with Rabbi Israel Meir Lau in the Hall of Remembrance during Obama’s visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, March 22, 2025

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22
Mar
15

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