Rise And Shine

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s hands rest on the railing of a boat during their tour of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Beach, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza

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https://twitter.com/yoanifromcuba/status/632189462823309312

JUST IN: Retail sales show broad-based gain as U.S. consumers spur growth http://t.co/XdGK4L8JMQ

— Bloomberg (@business) August 13, 2015

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Sho Chandra: Retail Sales Show Broad Gain As U.S. Consumers Spur Growth

Sales at U.S. retailers rose in July on growing demand for everything from cars to clothing, and a decline the previous month was wiped away, signaling consumers are propelling growth in the world’s largest economy. Eleven of 13 major categories showed gains. Rising employment, stronger finances and still-cheap fuel is helping draw consumers into stores and auto dealerships.

Growth in household spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of the economy, is bolstering the expansion as Federal Reserve policy makers move toward lifting interest rates this year for the first time since 2006. “The consumer-driven recovery of the economy continues on track,” said Harm Bandholz, chief U.S. economist at UniCredit Group in New York, who correctly projected the gain. “The fundamentals are all in place for solid consumer spending. The outlook remains strong for the second half of the year.”

More here

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https://twitter.com/ValeriePlame/status/632230381412970497

Obama said to approve crude oil exports to Mexico, easing ban http://t.co/20ss6GFYDv

— Bloomberg (@business) August 14, 2015

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.@joshtpm: Schumer’s opposition to the Iran nuclear deal is "unforgivable" http://t.co/vSClp82meA pic.twitter.com/W3iuUvkAZF

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) August 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/ReutersOpinion/status/632200631126728704

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My open letter to Senator Schumer about his criticism of the #Iran deal: http://t.co/jM1jlgASDf

— Fareed Zakaria (@FareedZakaria) August 14, 2015

Joined current & former House Intel Members expressing confidence #IranDeal is strong & deserves support: http://t.co/1KIBWGIh6Q

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 14, 2015

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https://twitter.com/AaronBlakeWP/status/631915649326039040

.@nikiinthehouse has chosen diplomacy over war, coming out for #IranDeal #NoWarWithIran pic.twitter.com/FAQTiqpGXK

— MoveOn (@MoveOn) August 13, 2015

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I believe the JCPOA is in best interest of US, Israel & the world & support agreement to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran:http://t.co/UqV2McqaDV

— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) August 13, 2015

My latest for @WPReview on Obama's extraordinary anti-war speech that isn't getting nearly enough attention: http://t.co/jADgiMNwKB

— Michael A. Cohen (NOT TRUMP’S FORMER FIXER) (@speechboy71) August 12, 2015

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President Barack Obama greets people outside the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn. Aug. 15, 2011. The President stopped to have lunch with five post-9/11 veterans from Minnesota during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest. Photo by Samantha Appleton

President Barack Obama holds a baby as he arrives for lunch at the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn., during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest, Aug. 15, 2011. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama prepares to autographs books and photographs in a backstage holding room following a town hall meeting on health care insurance reform at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo. on Aug. 15, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama waves to people along a road in Harmony, Minn., Aug. 15, 2011, during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama visits Sunset Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza

Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s hands rest on the railing of a boat during their tour of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Beach, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 ( Photo by Pete Souza)

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Mooooooorning again everyone – the R&S vacation is nearly over, hang in there! And chat on.

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Happy 34th Wedding Anniversary to Mr and Mrs 57!

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On This Day

 President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha wait for Old Faithful to erupt during their visit to Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009 (Photo by Tami A. Heilemann)

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President Obama and daughter Sasha steer the “Bay Point Lady” during a tour of St. Andrews Bay off Panama City Beach, Fla., Aug. 15, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama greets children from the Valleyland Kids summer program outside a school in Chatfield, Minn., during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest, Aug. 15, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama greets people outside the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn. Aug. 15, 2011. The President stopped to have lunch with five post-9/11 veterans from Minnesota during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest (Photo by Samantha Appleton)

President Obama holds a baby as he arrives for lunch at the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn., during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest, Aug. 15, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)