The President’s Day

 Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi looks on as President Barack Obama shakes hands after a roundtable with members of parliament and civil society to discuss Myanmar’s reform process in Naypyitaw, Myanmar

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President Barack Obama with Myanmar President Thein Sein ahead of the 9th East Asia summit plenary session at Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar

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President Barack Obama speaks with Aung San Suu Kyi

President Barack Obama speaks at a U.S.-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations East Asia) session at the Myanmar International Convention Center

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President Barack Obama talks to members of his delegation as he attends an East Asia Summit Plenary at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. With President Obama are Nina Hachigian, U.S. Ambassador to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Derek J. Mitchell

President Barack Obama and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hold a bilateral meeting. President Obama says he sees opportunities for deeper engagement and cooperation with Vietnam despite the difficult history between the two nations

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From left, South Korea President Park Geun Hye, U.S. President Barack Obama, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, arrive for group photo session during the East Asia summit

Myanmar university students walk past a graffiti of President Barack Obama on a roadside in Yangon, Myanmar

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Newspapers in #Burma highlight @BarackObama visit to the country http://t.co/GU5xCy8hT3

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IRI (@IRIglobal) November 13, 2014

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President Barack Obama smiles as he joins hands with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a group photo session during the 2nd ASEAN-U.S Summit at Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. They are from left: Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Obama, Myanmar President Thein Sein, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen

Another Tweet Or Two

Who could have predicted the government would make $ off the Solyndra loan program? (Me!) mobile.businessweek.com/news/2014-11-1…

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Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) November 13, 2014

Plot idea: 97% of the world's scientists contrive an environmental crisis, but are exposed by a plucky band of billionaires & oil companies.

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Scott Westerfeld (@ScottWesterfeld) March 21, 2014

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Breaking: Families of Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster victims have been notified that longtime Massey CEO Don Blankenship has been indicted.

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  (@Kenwardjr) November 13, 2014

business should be allowed to self-regulate, and not be subject to onerous govt oversight. wvgazette.com/article/201411… http://t.co/9sdhfzEvBN

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Oliver Willis (@owillis) November 13, 2014

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Bill Nye just said something wise. "The most important thing about having a space program is that it raised the expectations of society."

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•KStreetHipster• (@KStreetHipster) November 13, 2014

Fox: "Why did America waste money landing on a comet?" Scientist: "This is a European mission." Fox: "Why didn't America get there first?"

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  (@JRehling) November 12, 2014

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Always amazing to hear folks condemn Kwanzaa as "made up" because other holidays are, of course, the product of Newtonian physics...

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Ta-Nehisi Coates (@tanehisicoates) November 13, 2014

In @VanityFair : Are conservatives ever right? A review of last 30 years show lots of failure, lots of blaming others vanityfair.com/politics/2014/…

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Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) November 07, 2014

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#ThxBirthControl for saving the lives of people with lupus, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and blood clotting disorders.

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Jane Doe, MD (@DrJaneChi) November 13, 2014

"Dems think voters are stupid!" cry people who built an entire presidential campaign around taking "You didn't build that" out of context.

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Gary Legum (@GaryLegum) November 13, 2014

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Perry-appointed board backs health insurance coverage expansion under #ACA trib.it/1sFoYjX via @ewalterstx #txlege

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Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 12, 2014

The folks who brought you Medicare D, Bush's tax cuts and the self-financing Iraq war want you to be upset about this on.tnr.com/1u2Jtdr

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Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) November 12, 2014

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Virginia's photo ID law is voter fraud at its worst. The story of Virginia Whittaker is the perfect explanation why: bit.ly/1qCsN8V

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Jennifer Farmer (@Farmer8J) November 12, 2014

Europe is landing a space ship on a comet. America is removing evolution from text books. Remember when we got a guy on the moon? #GoodTimes

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Steve Marmel (@Marmel) November 12, 2014

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http://t.co/mJYdQ9disS

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Desert Voice (@desertvoice) November 13, 2014

The GOP says Obama's executive actions will "poison the well." What well? The one that's been poisoned by GOP venom since 2008? Shaddup.

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Steve Marmel (@Marmel) November 13, 2014

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guy: hey that's a great truck. what kinda engine? me: [rubbing the hood] it's got a truck engine

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slick (@fanofhell) November 13, 2014

are you the girl who types everything said in court? "yes" I'm sorry *turns to prosecutor and answers his question with dolphin noises*

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Brent (@murrman5) November 13, 2014

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I live in fear that one day the real "World's Greatest Dad" is going to show up to reclaim his rightful mug.

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Marc MacKenzie (@marcmack) February 27, 2011

Jesus died for your sins. No, not that one. Or that one. Good GOD not *that* one. OK, fine. He died for my sins & you're going to Hell.

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Marc MacKenzie (@marcmack) November 09, 2014

A Tweet Or Two

BREAKING: Pres. Obama's Press Secretary says he will veto any legislation to force approval of Keystone XL. bit.ly/1zmGfmM #NoKXL

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350 dot org (@350) November 13, 2014

It's so nice to have a President who is thoughtful, intelligent, a decent person. And we've got him for two more years, too.

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UV (@UltraVerified) November 12, 2014

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A hotel employee models earrings for President Obama at a vendors fair in Burma, Nov. 13 (@PeteSouza) http://t.co/wlpPXldsZx

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 13, 2014

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All you climate-deniers who helped reelect Rick Scott... Obama just worked with China to save your asses. You're welcome! #climatechange

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Joel (@joeltropolis) November 12, 2014

A reminder: behind the scenes at State, Kerry has quietly prioritized climate pact w china all year. nytimes.com/2014/01/03/wor…

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Coral Davenport (@CoralMDavenport) November 12, 2014

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I’m old enough to remember when trying to cut carbon emissions was pointless since China would never agree to a deal.

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Matt O'Brien (@ObsoleteDogma) November 12, 2014

Republicans have long argued that U.S. shouldn't act on climate until China does. China is acting: politi.co/1u9ebmE

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Andrew Restuccia (@AndrewRestuccia) November 12, 2014

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.@JohnKerry has an op-ed out in @nytimes re: the China-U.S. #climate deal nytimes.com/2014/11/12/opi…

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Phil Mattingly (@Phil_Mattingly) November 12, 2014

Visa Agreement With China Draws (Bipartisan) Senate Cheers - @rollcall roll.cl/1zJVDfO

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Brandi Hoffine (@Hoffine44) November 11, 2014

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#MikeBrown father to UN human rights body: Grand jury won't bring back my son but what you say here may save lives. http://t.co/lq85pDz7Mq

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Jamil Dakwar (@jdakwar) November 11, 2014

As a Black man, if your judge is named Robert E. Lee you should just expect the death penalty. Like...in traffic court

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W.E.B.B.I.E DuBois (@fivefifths) November 13, 2014

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U.S., China to Drop Tariffs on Range of Tech Products tinyurl.com/qeqape7 via @wsj

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Eric Schultz (@Schultz44) November 11, 2014

Obama Has Best Job Creation Streak Since 1939 So Republicans Vow To Return To Bush politicususa.com/2014/11/10/job… #UniteBlue http://t.co/jl34R6chUV

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R Joseph (@rjoseph7777) November 11, 2014

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It took Obama nine days to prove wrong everyone who dismissed him after the midterms. ow.ly/EdXux

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Nicholas Thompson (@nxthompson) November 13, 2014

10.3 million Americans gained health insurance and the Tea Party won't rest until someone goes to jail for it. twitter.com/AmyKremer/stat…

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  (@LOLGOP) November 13, 2014

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Many non-voters tell Pew they didn't get to polls bc of work. Hmm, if only there was some solution to that. #holiday washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog…

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Alec MacGillis (@AlecMacGillis) November 13, 2014

A pretty dark question at the end of today's column from the normally sanguine @ejdionne. But it needs to be asked. http://t.co/zszRVouZvW

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Alec MacGillis (@AlecMacGillis) November 13, 2014

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The GOP FOR: Building a pipeline across America to ship foreign oil to China. AGAINST: Convincing China to destroy the climate less.

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  (@LOLGOP) November 13, 2014

The Failed Obama Presidency managed to succeed this week. Twice. newrepublic.com/article/120259…

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Jonathan Cohn (@CitizenCohn) November 13, 2014

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All due respect to Mr. Tom Brokaw, but the real Greatest Generation landed on a comet and shared photos of a shiny bare ass today.

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  (@pourmecoffee) November 13, 2014

"Australians Stick Their Heads In The Sand To Mock Prime Minister Abbott's Climate Stance" huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/13/aus… http://t.co/0LjJWAIKfM

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  (@pourmecoffee) November 13, 2014

Chat Away

President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of China greet children during the State Arrival Welcome Ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Nov. 12, 2014 (Photo by Pete Souza)

Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Obama delivers remarks at a press conference after the closing plenary session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit at the J.W. Marriott Hotel on November 13, 2011 in Honolulu

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President Obama meets Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar

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On This Day

President Obama observes the Cybernetic Human Robot prior to the start of the APEC dinner at the Pacifico Yokohama Conference Center in Yokohama, Japan, Nov. 13, 2010

President Obama looks at the view from the InterContinental Yokohama Grand Hotel in Yokohama, Japan, Nov. 13, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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First Lady Michelle Obama hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ spouses luncheon at Kualoa Ranch in Ka’a’awa on the island of Oahu in Hawaii on November 13, 2011

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and President Obama laugh as they brush their hair during a group photo during the APEC summit, November 13, 2011

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 MoooOOOooorning! More later in the day.

Early Bird Chat

On This Day – Pete Souza: “The President was meeting with faith leaders to discuss immigration reform. At the end of the meeting, everyone held hands during a group prayer. I got close to frame the hands of the President and Vice President.” Nov. 13, 2013

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MoooOOOooorning – Happy Thursday!