President Barack Obama meets privately with Damien and Glenda Moore at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center tent in Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012. The Moore?s two small children, Brandon and Connor, died after being swept away during Hurricane Sandy. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Rebuilding New York City
(WHITE HOUSE - November 16, 2012) - Yesterday, President Obama traveled to Staten Island to promise residents his support as they begin the long process of rebuilding their devastated community just two weeks after Hurricane Sandy tore its path of destruction through the New York City borough.
Speaking to local residents, first responders, and elected officials, the President promised that he would return to the region again and again, until the rebuilding is complete.
Check out a photo gallery of the President's trip to Staten Island.
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White House Celebrates Diwali
On Tuesday afternoon, for the fourth year, the White House celebrated Diwali, a holiday known as the "festival of lights" observed annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhist throughout India and across the world.
So Who Were Those 14 People Standing Behind the President?
Last?Friday, President Obama laid out his strategy for moving our country forward and reducing our deficit in a balanced way.?The President was joined by Vice President Joe Biden ? and 14 others stood behind him at the podium.
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OBAMA WHITE HOUSE: White House Women's Update: Continuing to Grow the American Economy:
On November 9th, President Obama laid out his plan to continue to grow the American economy:
"I?m committed to solving our fiscal challenges," he said. "But I refuse to accept any approach that isn?t balanced. I am not going to ask students and seniors and middle-class families to pay down the entire deficit while people like me, making over $250,000, aren?t asked to pay a dime more in taxes. I'm not going to do that."
Read in Full >>NYC President Obama Traveled to Staten Island :: Hurricane Sandy After-Math (POST-ELECTION):
Yesterday, President Obama traveled to Staten Island to promise residents his support as they begin the long process of rebuilding their devastated community just two weeks after Hurricane Sandy tore its path of destruction through the New York City borough.
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Apollo Announces a Spectacular New Harlem Club ~ Apollo Club Harlem along with Ballet Hispanico & Sweet Honey In The Rock:
Host Maurice Hines and a stunning roster of today?s leading talent will have your fingers snapping throughout this production that re-imagines the scintillating days of yesterday for the Apollo audience. Three-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater will flaunt her flawless technique and Tony-Award winning theatricality! Read in Full >>
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