The President’s Day

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A Tweet Or Two

.@POTUS on the Senate taking a historic step toward preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. #IranDeal pic.twitter.com/PCy1FGg4we

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) September 10, 2015

https://twitter.com/jonfavs/status/642073650410057729

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"We’re seeing a new conversation in this country about how we live and eat." —The First Lady on @AOL: http://t.co/VmhipykIpX #LetsMove

— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) September 10, 2015

Michelle Obama talks nutrition and 'wakeup call' moment in her family's past: http://t.co/s9dSgcsKa2 via @AOL

— Donna NoShock (@NoShock) September 10, 2015

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Rape kits help put rapists behind bars, making every woman in America a little bit safer. https://t.co/NShY03E7DP pic.twitter.com/BGNhbWeuoL

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) September 10, 2015

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Raising the minimum wage is good for businesses:
✓Generates loyalty
✓Increases productivity
✓Leads to less employee turnover#RaisetheWage

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) September 10, 2015

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Yup

Yes @JamesBlake deserves more than just a simple I am sorry - He was totally humiliated & embarrassed http://t.co/nvpau5OsLy

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) September 10, 2015

You could literally be a black man dressed in preppy Tennis clothing and STILL get unjustly tackled to the ground by cops. NOTED.

— Saeed, Or The Other One (@theferocity) September 10, 2015

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Freddie Gray trials to stay in Baltimore, for now. Judge says need to inquire whether potential jurors can be fair, impartial

— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) September 10, 2015

Police trials in Freddie Gray death to stay in Baltimore: judge http://t.co/NlGQHIt2PH

— Raw Story (@RawStory) September 10, 2015

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What Shonda Rhimes has done for TV with great stories, talented casts, and beautiful diversity on millions of screens worldwide is wonderful

So many amazing #tgit memories were made during #ShondalandSpringBreak and so many were courtesy of @essencemag! pic.twitter.com/IYwYxuHixm

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 10, 2015

IT ALL STARTED HERE! Our October issue hits on the birth of #Shondaland with #ChandraWilson. #ESSENCETGIT pic.twitter.com/OvpruMhBOa

— ESSENCE (@Essence) September 10, 2015

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This is such a special moment. Honored to be included. #Shondaland #essenceTGIT pic.twitter.com/hGYxNfw0Zr

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 10, 2015

@GreysABC #FamilyPhoto 4 @essencemag
Patriarch @therealjpickjr@hellojerrika@KMcCrearyNYC & I#TGIT #EssenceTGIT pic.twitter.com/Gda4Cnm9kd

— Jason Winston George (@JasonWGeorge) September 10, 2015

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.@violadavis in our October issue: "What drew me to the character was her mess and her mystery." #ESSENCETGIT pic.twitter.com/bQhxWaOLyc

— ESSENCE (@Essence) September 10, 2015

Look at us now! Thank you @essencemag for this amazing cover! 😘 pic.twitter.com/NJQwhVktMM

— Aja Naomi King (@ajanaomi_king) September 10, 2015

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Shonda's Shining Stars! Our October issue is all about the #TGIT family! Pick one (or all 6 😉) up today! #ESSENCETGIT pic.twitter.com/M9uvndW4AZ

— ESSENCE (@Essence) September 10, 2015

Thrilled to share this with you today! Thank you @essencemag for celebrating Shondaland with 6 covers!! #essencetgit pic.twitter.com/OcBeNgtU8n

— Kelly McCreary (@KellyMcCreary) September 10, 2015

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New Cover Alert! Go inside the house that @shondarhimes built in our October issue! #ESSENCETGIT pic.twitter.com/4sfZ0cfKKh

— ESSENCE (@Essence) September 10, 2015

Your fall TV preview. Plus, 35 reasons why we'll be tuning in! http://t.co/q0sKAn7PKC pic.twitter.com/brsQDOWZu9

— ESSENCE (@Essence) September 10, 2015

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Michael Slager, cop who killed Walter Scott, will have to wait on bond decision http://t.co/pI9MoyPvRe pic.twitter.com/m90CvULbfj

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 10, 2015

Police officer who reported chief for allegedly being "openly racist" gets death threats http://t.co/eYxGL30k7R pic.twitter.com/7KYnsHdLzk

— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 10, 2015

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JUST IN: Senate Democrats save Iran deal http://t.co/IAV94scdaT pic.twitter.com/PRKW7L4MIJ

— National Journal (@nationaljournal) September 10, 2015

I want to give special thanks to my close friend @SenatorDurbin for his hard work that made today’s outcome possible. pic.twitter.com/lAKpqKOiZC

— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) September 10, 2015

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Sheeeeeeeeeeet. Feel. That. Burn.

.@SenateDems voted to filibuster and block American people from having a real vote on one of most consequential issues of our age #IranDeal

— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) September 10, 2015

@SenateMajLdr Yes, that is the filibuster vote you forced us to have. We're well aware of your deep fondness for such votes.

— Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) September 10, 2015

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#IranDeal: President Obama Speaks

Today's Senate vote on the Iran deal is a historic step toward preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The world is safer for it.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) September 10, 2015

The 2014 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Ceremony

3:45 EDT: President Obama Speaks at the 2014 National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal Ceremony

$79M To End The Rape Kit Backlog. Thanks, POTUS and VP Biden

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Jordan Fabian: White House Announces $79M To Clear Rape Kit Backlog

The Obama administration announced Thursday its teaming up with the New York City district attorney on a $79 million effort to speed testing of sexual assault evidence kits.  The federal government will kick in $41 million in grants while New York will provide $38 million to clear a backlog of untested kits in 27 states. “When we solve these cases, we get rapists off the streets,” Vice President Biden said in a statement. “The grants we’re announcing today to reduce the national rape kit backlog will bring that sense of closure and safety to victims while improving community safety.” The rape kit backlog is a major issue for law enforcement and women’s groups.

More here

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White House announces $79 million to clear rape kit backlog: http://t.co/3L6QySLfmO pic.twitter.com/ksfPJoBVwG

— The Hill (@thehill) September 10, 2015

Chat Away

Early Bird Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visit Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery, on September 10, 2011

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Today

11:0: The President meets with veterans and Gold Star Mothers to discuss the Iran Nuclear deal, Roosevelt Room

2:05: Participates in a conference call with Rabbis for Rosh Hashanah

3:45: Delivers remarks at the 2014 National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal ceremony, East Room

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On This Day

Headed to an event on the White House state floor, the President encountered the family dog, Bo, and they walked together along the Colonnade. Sept. 10, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama hugs a woman during a visit with First Lady Michelle Obama to Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 10, 2011. Section 60 is reserved for military personnel who have lost their lives while fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama delivers an address to the nation regarding Syria, in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 10, 2013 (Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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MoooOOOooorning!