#AskPOTUS: The Baton Rouge Edition

Hey everyone! Ready to answer your questions here at McKinley High School in Baton Rouge. Let's do this. #AskPOTUS https://t.co/jA1MEbwcxg

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

Before I start, wanted to share this. Liberia is now Ebola-free. Great example of what we can achieve when we lead. https://t.co/qjVcwg8tIi

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

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Expanded pell grants, capped loan repayments at 10% income, but now want to also make 2 yrs community college free. twitter.com/SydAlexisss/st…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

new LA gov edwards just expanded medicaid; gets 1000s coverage & helps the state budget. more states need to follow twitter.com/1time4bryant/s…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

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new power plant rule reduces biggest source of CO2; now we need to invest in clean energy tech, energy efficiency. twitter.com/Brentrou/statu…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

love em all, but as a bulls fan got to go with mj. in baton rouge, just met lsu freshman ben simmons - will be great twitter.com/kool_ant/statu…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

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health care inflation lowest in decades since ACA passed; problem is more costs passed to workers thru copays, etc. twitter.com/shirleyp_2009/…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

overwhelming majority of americans understand of diversity and religious pluralism is one of our greatest strengths twitter.com/marcplummer199…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

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so we all need to speak out against bias and stereotypes, to protect the freedom of others, and our own as well.

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

despite court cases like citizens united ill work with orgs/states across US to find new ways 2 reduce $ in politics twitter.com/balau/status/6…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

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the night aca passed; standing on truman balcony with all staff whod made it happen, knowing we'd helped millions. twitter.com/nialler4th_lee…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

great - we need well-meaning folks from all stripes to get info on how we can respect 2A and reduce gun violence twitter.com/drpearcekorb/s…

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

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places to start - @GabbyGiffords's americansforresponsiblesolutions.org and @Everytown

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

Alright everyone, this was a lot of fun. Thanks for the great conversation. i'll be back soon!

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President Obama (@POTUS) January 14, 2016

The President’s Day

President Barack Obama speaks at a press conference with Vice President Joe Biden in the Rose Garden. President Obama announced that Cuba and the United States would re-establish diplomatic ties, including an exchange of ambassadors and embassies

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Hello from Nashville! I'll be answering your questions on health care and the Affordable Care Act at 3:30pm ET. Tweet yours using #AskPOTUS.

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

Alright, let's do this. Ready to answer your health care questions. Keep 'em coming with #AskPOTUS. http://t.co/wK8RDF2H0i

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

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we need to encourage states to take advantage of medicaid expansion; could insure 4 mil more people in 22 states! twitter.com/TheRealDylanG/…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

not true - like last year, insurers request premium hikes, but must be approved; expect final increases to be less twitter.com/RaulieGonzo/st…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

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congratulations! hope you guys are getting sleep. nothing beats babies! twitter.com/nathan210/stat…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

now's time to encourage states that held off for political reasons to do the right thing; contact state officials! twitter.com/katrobison/sta…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

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EX-IM bank helps US companies export; that means good paying american jobs. optimistic that congress gets it done. twitter.com/SableSys/statu…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

have principles and issues you are passionate about, and act; worry more about doing something than being something. twitter.com/fieldemma47/st…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

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there's a hardship exemption; fine only applies to folks who can afford insurance but choose not to. twitter.com/christinalouck…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

respect the nyt, but not buying peas in guac. onions, garlic, hot peppers. classic. twitter.com/JGreenDC/statu…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

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Outkast and The Black Keys?!?! President Barack Obama is the greatest president of all time!

was listening to outkast/liberation and the black keys/lonely boy this morning. twitter.com/theonIyreasn/s…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

“@POTUS: was listening to outkast/liberation and the black keys/lonely boy this morning.” Can we use Air Force One for our upcoming gigs?

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The Black Keys (@theblackkeys) July 01, 2015

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pushing to make 2 yrs comm college free; permit refinancing on student loans; push colleges to keep tuition low twitter.com/ryann1232/stat…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

people lack info/turned off by political noise. w court case done, let's focus on getting people signed up. twitter.com/jayrocky_vs/st…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

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butler's a great player on o and d; let's sign him up long term. go bulls! twitter.com/Matt_Rodewald/…

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

Gotta go, but this was fun. Let's keep the health care conversation going - share how the #ACAWorks for you or your family.

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President Obama (@POTUS) July 01, 2015

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We feel you, good people. We feel you

@POTUS I can't ask this officially, but I wish you could stay our leader forever. We love you, sir.

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Fatty Wep (@ithinkmark) July 01, 2015

@POTUS i love you soooooooo much thank you

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Elisabeth (@elisabethjoffe) July 01, 2015

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President Barack Obama receives applause from Kelly Bryant as she introduces him to speak about the Affordable Care Act during a visit to Taylor Stratton Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee. Bryant is a breast cancer survivor who wrote Obama a letter to tell of her positive experience with the Affordable Care Act

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President Barack Obama speaks about the Affordable Care Act. The president said he wants to refocus on improving health care quality, expanding access and rooting out waste now that the Supreme Court has upheld a key element of his health care law

President Barack Obama walks with Kelly Bryant after arriving at her home to take her to the event where he was to speak about the Affordable Care Act during a visit to Taylor Stratton Elementary School

A woman photographs an autograph left by President Barack Obama on a wall at Taylor Stratton Elementary School

Home Sweet Home

The President’s Day: #AskPOTUS

@petesouza: #AskPotus

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President Barack Obama listens during a tour of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, to draw attention to preparedness in advance of the annual storm season that formally begins June 1. With President Obama are National Hurricane Center Director Rick Knabb, left, and Hugh D. Cobb III, center, Chief, Tropical Analysis & Forecast Branch

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It’s wonderful to have a president take time out of his busy day to answer questions honestly and not dismissively. Thanks, President Barack Obama!

Just got a hurricane preparedness briefing in Miami. Acting on climate change is critical. Got climate Qs? I'll answer at 1pm ET. #AskPOTUS

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

Ready to answer your questions on climate change. Let's do this! #AskPOTUS http://t.co/5KrIb5jL6S

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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.@calebmegajew the science is overwhelming but what will move Congress will be public opinion. Your voices will make them open to facts.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

@BigBennyFL 1/ We've shut off drilling in the most sensitive arctic areas, including Bristol Bay.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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.@BigBennyFL 2/ But since we can't prevent oil exploration completely in region we're setting the highest possible standards

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

.@BigBennyFL 3/ already rejected Shell's original proposal as inadequate which shows we're serious.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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.@drock89 as @Pontifex and other religious leaders have stated we have a moral obligation to the most vulnerable and the next generation.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

.@gkermmm 1/ TPP is still being negotiated! But legislation requires the full text for 60 days before I sign.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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@.gkermmm 2/ after I sign agreement, Congress will have months of debate before a vote. Nothing secret about it.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

.@NathenVieira jr smith having a great season but the heart of the Cavs is Lebron. And no one can outshoot Curry - maybe Korver if wide open

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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.@ZCarlander more severe weather events lead to displacement, scarcity, stressed populations; all increase likelihood of global conflict.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

@HLF3267 In fact new trade deal with have the strongest enforceable environmental provisions in history, raising standards across Asia.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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. @Jamesthe4tress Already expanded Pell Grants and capped student loan interest rates; now want to make 2 yrs of community college free.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

.@HtetWint renewable energy key, already increased solar 10x and wind 3x, now need to invest more in r&d and provide regulatory incentives

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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.@arianastover Kids instinctively understand importance of environment, impact on animals, health. Weave it into science and social studies

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

.@ZCarlander agreement with China big and will be working w Brazil to develop their plans. We will all need to do more with US leading

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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.@apat246 @chicagobulls love thibs and think he did a great job. Sorry to see him go but expect he will be snatched up soon by another team.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

Thanks for the questions! This was fun. I've got to run, but let’s do it again soon. Tell me what you're doing to #ActOnClimate.

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 28, 2015

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President Barack Obama passes an image of a hurricane during a tour of the National Hurricane Center

President Barack Obama speaks after receiving a briefing at the National Hurricane Center in Miami. From left are, NOAA Administrator Kathy Sullivan; Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate

 

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Obama visiting Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Miami to pay respects to the Cuban-American diaspora. http://t.co/lhJ11t3jzU

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Jeff Mason (@jeffmason1) May 28, 2015

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