President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden, meets with members of his national security team for a monthly meeting on Afghanistan in the Situation Room of the White House, June 6, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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WH: Dr. Austan D. Goolsbee, Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), announced his plans to return to his position as the Robert P. Gwinn Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He will return to Chicago in time for the upcoming school year. Prior to his time in the Obama Administration, he was a professor at the University of Chicago for fourteen years.
….Chairman Goolsbee said, “Working each day on behalf of the American people has been a rare privilege, particularly at such a historic time. While I am looking forward to returning home to Chicago, I will always be proud of the years I have spent working for this President. I believe that his judgment, his courage in confronting the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes, and his commitment to the American people have made a tremendous difference for the nation.”
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The First Lady hugs a graduating senior during the commencement ceremony of Quantico Middle/High, June 3, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
The Obama Diary 
Night Chips, you’re the best!
Hey, you’re bester Doris! 😉 See ya tomorrow.
Thanks for the “bester!!” We keep giving you new names don’t we? Glad it’s okay with you. You mean so much to us we love having fun with ya. Everyday you bring our President so close, there are no words to express how much we appreciate you.
This is the absolute truth, Doris. Thanks for everything you do to keep us informed and sane, Chipsticks. Good night! I’m looking forward to the state activities with German Chancellor Merkel tomorrow.
Yes, Doris and theo67. I totally agree. Chipsticks is “Our Bester for Sure” We love your everlasting hardwork, and your constant love and care for your great site that you have created. Thanks so much, Chipstick. You are medicine for my moods and my heart being kept in check. Thank you , Chipsticks.
Totally looking forward to Patreaus going to the CIA…hopefully that will put a muzzle on him and the President can make decisions on Afghanistan without getting blowback from the good ole boys club. I trust President Obama’s judgment over anyone’s.
Precisely!!!
http://mobile.boston.com/art/35/Boston/metrodesk/2011/06/secure-communities/fU45XhhjsoGSGWYxVg2N8O/index
Governor Patrick to veto immigration deportation bill!
Sorry to see Mr. Goolsbee leave. Look like someone is enjoying his hug from the First Lady. I can’t blame him though.
I LOVE THE PIC. OF THE FIRST LADY…THE GRADUATE IS CERTAINLY HOLDING ON TIGHTLY! NIGHT ALL AND GOD BLESS!
Bless Goolsbee’s heart. A very nice statement about the president. I will sincerely miss him. Maybe the prez will hire Peter Diamond to replace Goolsbee. heh That would singe Bitch McConnell & Shelby.
What a great idea, though I will miss Austan Goolsbee!!!
The GOP keeps saying this election is winnable. No it is not. Ryan no care, tax cuts for the rich, republican governors pushing culler warfare bills, lousy candidates, no minority support, discrimination of all Muslims, and last Butkus least, palin!
This will not be close, despite a sluggish economy, large amounts of outside money and msm bias!
Thus, the jedi mind trick will not work this time!
Rachel giving the Weiner eulogy plus revival sermon.
ps- First Lady looking beaut as always, same for her sexy, incharge hubby 😉
The pl does not know how to defend weiner! Lol! They are trying and they sound so stupid…
you watching Rachel too? 😆 she sounds so stupid sticking up for him when two weeks ago she was all over Ensign and Coburn for what he knew or didn’t know about Ensign.
I think it is funny, that every single pl hero is a loser!!!
LOL!!! So true!!!
I love this blog!
My daily routine now includes looking at TOD, Whatisworking, BO.com/blog, and a host of other sites. I go through the comments for a general idea of what others are saying about various issues, then examine how I feel about the reactions of others before I take a position.
But usually I’m looking just looking for news/links to places that I don’t normally check on a regularly basis.
Thanks to all the regular contributors. Thank you TOD. God Bless you all. God bless The USA.
@Mel_Mc_III on Twitter (I just joined!!)
I love it too. Chipsticks is Great! Like her sense of humor. Welcome, if your’re a newbee. 🙂
http://middletownpress.com/articles/2011/06/06/news/doc4decf1da9fd8b909462640.txt
Solar energy projects funding, a must!
Sweet Jesus, Rachel, other Congress Critters Sex Crimes, DO NOT render Weiner innocent! I don’t care how many offenses you read. What an idiotic way to try & justify someone’s behavior!
http://www.prairiebizmag.com/event/article/id/11814/
Small wind projects still proping up!
Good night everyone!!!! That young man is really really enjoying that hug from Mrs Obama…he better pray POTUS doesn’t see this or the next knock on his door might not be too pretty 😉 😆
The President and Chancellor Merkel had dinner tonight – they really seem to be friends. What a difference she must feel about this President after being groped by GWB. He looks good…
http://www.daylife.com/photo/067k1vObLe8od?__site=daylife&q=Barack+Obama
I noticed that throughout her official state visit. They seem to really respect and genuinely like each other. The press conference between the two leaders was interesting to watch. They were factual, fair and had each other’s backs.
I’m soooooooo gonna miss Austan Goolsbee. He’s been A-plus with me from day one. Watching him on This Week with Christiane Amanpour reminded me of how brilliant he is, how he always has PBO’s back and how he never tolerates BS from the msm.
To all good night hope all had wonderful day for tomorrow will dawn on 517 days left. Until we reelect President Obama to his Second term of office.
Night, Chipsticks. Again, you give us so much to be proud of and grateful for on this site. Thanks soooooooooooo much!
Love this site!!! I think that graduate fell in love at graduation! We love her too, dude. But seriously, Pres. Obama’s got dibs, okay?? (Don’t get it twisted!!) 🙂 🙂 🙂
Good night Chipsticks and thanks for preparing such a site that draws a wonderful mix of people together under the TOD banner. You’re AWESOME!
Good night Chipsticks. Thank you providing a sane place to be.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/07/world/middleeast/07iraq.html?_r=1&ref=global-home
US readies to withdraw from Iraq, with intangibles.
Good night Chipsticks again. I was just reading from a lovely book: “Mother Teresa:Her Essential Widsom.” So I will sign off with a good night with this: “If peace and love are not allowed to take their rightful place at the table of negotiation, then hatred and anger will produce a conflict that will continue for many years to come. It will slove nothing and thousands of innocent lives will be lost. I ask you all to pray for peace which is such an urgent priority.”
Mother Teresa
Edited by Carol Kelly-Gangi
Have a restful evening my dear family here on this site, and our wonderful Chipsticks.
I LOVE YOUR POST HZ…THANK YOU FOR SHARING MOTHER THERESA WITH US…AND SO TRUE IT IS…WE MUST PRAY FOR PEACE! BLESS YOU!…:)
So, now the USA today says the US I’s in debt 62 trillion dollars.
Where do they come up with these figures???