A Tweet or Two

Just got this new blue marble photo from @NASA. A beautiful reminder that we need to protect the only planet we have. http://t.co/JQ3174P0LF

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 20, 2015

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President Obama types a message to Haben Girma, who is deaf and blind, before she introduced him at ADA reception http://t.co/YsUKEsvWva

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  (@petesouza) July 21, 2015

President Obama talks w Alice Wong via robot before ADA reception today. http://t.co/W7BMEwWX9B

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  (@petesouza) July 21, 2015

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The Very Best Of News, Welcome Back John

I am not totally back yet but I will be linnyitssn.wordpress.com/2015/07/20/i-a…

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John (@linnyitssn) July 20, 2015

An Outstanding Return 🙂

#Obama2016

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John (@linnyitssn) July 20, 2015

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In only two minutes, U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to back the Iran nuclear accord. lat.ms/1RJx9gF http://t.co/H2eGJTg0RX

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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) July 20, 2015

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Today #Cuba's flag rises in the US and #Iran Deal gains support at the UN. As Pres Obama pledged in 2008, outreach through dialog not war.

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  (@sfpelosi) July 20, 2015

@sfpelosi I stood outside the White House Sunday morning and was never more proud, knowing how much President Obama has done for the nation.

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Nefarious Newt (@NefariousNewt) July 20, 2015

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On August 14, it will be my honor to raise the American flag at our Embassy in Havana, #Cuba for 1st time in 56 years. #USCuba

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John Kerry (@JohnKerry) July 20, 2015

The flag is raised over the new Cuban Embassy in Washington. #Cuba #CubaUS http://t.co/FcLzhOwogF

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Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) July 20, 2015

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In accordance with @POTUS’s announcement on July 1, effective today the US and #Cuba have re-established diplomatic relations. #USCuba

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Department of State (@StateDept) July 20, 2015

As of today, July 20, we are U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba, & our new Twitter handle is @USEmbCuba. Share it!

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Embajada EE.UU. Cuba (@USEmbCuba) July 20, 2015

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Bernie-mentum 😕

On Dem side, new ABC-WP poll shows Bernie-mentum getting him a whopping 16 percent - 52 points behind Hillary.

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Michael Cohen (@speechboy71) July 20, 2015

let me know how this "harass Black people into supporting Bernie Sanders" campaign is working out for y'all. #BidenMeteor2016

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) July 20, 2015

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👉🏾 RT @rodimusprime: If these Bernie Standers knew how many black voters they are losing with these tone deaf Twitter attacks...

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) July 20, 2015

Folk still think blacks are just demanding a raise, but a raise is worthless if the cops kill you before you get a chance to cash the check.

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Jade Helms Deep (@eclecticbrotha) July 20, 2015

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The creator of #BernieSoBlack (@rodimusprime) doesn’t want to hear any more about what Sanders did in the 60s bit.ly/1HLXQrh @dlind

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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) July 20, 2015

.@AngryBlackLady BERNER 1: "Just talk about how he marched with MLK." BERNER 2: "Tried that. Didn't work." BERNER 1: "TRY IT AGAIN!"

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That Damn Calvin. (@phive0phor) July 20, 2015

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EXCUSE ME, SIR? DO YOU HAVE A MOMENT TO TALK ABOUT BERNIE SANDERS? SIR? -my mentions rn, basically http://t.co/ruyUE8NeOO

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) July 21, 2015

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I really don't give a shit if you 'feel exhausted by race conversations'. The KKK are fucking parading in the streets in 2015.

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r. (@Are0h) July 20, 2015

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Rethugs, where was your outrage when you did this to Kerry? Seems like the pigeons are come to roost, eh? http://t.co/0EJYK6Xf8o

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Nelson (@Yardarm756DD) July 18, 2015

truly vile stuff here from @JebBush, thanking Swift Boat smear merchants for "standing up" to Kerry; http://t.co/TNKZkff31X

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Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) July 18, 2015

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Alex Morgan joins Lionel Messi on U.S. cover of FIFA 16, becomes 1st woman ever on cover ble.ac/1Mgeuo3 http://t.co/wGXgNngX46

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Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 20, 2015

Sepp Blatter did not like this joke! (via @Nathan_Irvine) sbnation.com/2015/7/20/9002… vine.co/v/e65zmXInjUl

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SB Nation (@SBNation) July 21, 2015

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And The Most HIGHlarious Tweet of the Day Award Goes To:

I find the broad range of @GOP candidates impressive and encouraging.

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Donald Rumsfeld (@RumsfeldOffice) July 20, 2015

President Speaks at 25th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

5:0 EDT: President Obama Speaks at the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

President Obama: A Champion For Women

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Laura Bassett: White House Finds Way Around Hobby Lobby Birth Control Decision

The Obama administration on Friday issued its final rules for employers who morally object to covering birth control in their health insurance plans. The accommodation ensures that all employed women, unless they work for a place of worship, will still have their birth control covered at no cost to them, even if their employers refuse to cover it. Under the new rule, a closely held for-profit company that objects to covering contraception in its health plan can write a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services stating its objection.

HHS will then notify a third-party insurer of the company’s objection, and the insurer will provide birth control coverage to the company’s female employees at no additional cost to the company. “Women across the country should have access to preventive services, including contraception,” HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell said in a statement. “At the same time, we recognize the deeply held views on these issues, and we are committed to securing women’s access to important preventive services at no additional cost under the Affordable Care Act, while respecting religious beliefs.”

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White House finds way around Hobby Lobby birth control decision huff.to/1D5RH7e http://t.co/muMOFk12TK

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HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) July 11, 2015

Free coverage of birth control will now be guaranteed for all women read.bi/1D5PEjB http://t.co/mEATG1lu9k

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Business Insider (@businessinsider) July 10, 2015

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Obama administration unveils plan to provide women with free birth control even if their employer opts out: apne.ws/1GcVUFW

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The Associated Press (@AP) July 10, 2015

Breaking: Birth Control Coverage Guaranteed for All — Despite Religious Exemptions yahoo.com/health/breakin… Thanks, Obama!

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Steph Herold (@StephHerold) July 10, 2015

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Obama admin issued workaround to Hobby Lobby, ensures women free access to birth control no matter where they work yahoo.com/health/breakin…

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laynie (@laynier) July 10, 2015

@CecileRichards YES!!! My $134 a month birth control pills are FREEEEE!!! THANKS OBAMA!! ❤³

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Tally (@bardgal) July 08, 2015

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Obama administration sets final birth control coverage rules for employers -birth control with no co pays! on.wsj.com/1HSy87P

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Amy Tidd (@AmyTidd) July 10, 2015

Whenever I pick up my *free* birth control from my conservative Mormon pharmacist I make sure to shout, "Thanks, Obama!"

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Heather B. Armstrong (@dooce) July 01, 2015

Chat Away

Early Bird Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama holds a conference call with advisors to discuss the Aurora, Colorado shootings, during the motorcade ride to Palm Beach International Airport in Palm Beach, Fla., July 20, 2012 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today

11:0: The President meets with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari

5:0: Delivers remarks at a reception for the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act; East Room

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On This Day: First Lady Michelle Obama talks with kids from the local Boys and Girls Club of America and Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) programs to promote her “Let’s Move” campaign at Camden Yards on July 20, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland

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MoooOOOooorning!