Failing Our Children

We are failing our children. Guns are now the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.

Michelle and I mourn with the students and families of the Covenant School today. pic.twitter.com/8X9qKKzB9d

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 27, 2023

Our Hearts Are With Tennesseans

Michelle and I are sending our prayers to those affected by the severe storms in Tennessee, especially to those who lost loved ones. Our hearts are with you and the first responders working so diligently to protect the vibrant communities of Nashville.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 3, 2020

People Doing Good

Here’s a story about people doing good that's worth sharing: @BradPaisley and his wife @Kimwilliamspais saw food insecurity in Nashville and decided to do something about it. They just broke ground on a free grocery store to help families in need: https://t.co/o6pcAApZsm

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 4, 2019

President Obama: A Truly Generous Soul

Picture Of The Day

Pete Souza: President Obama greets the Tennessee State University Marching Band at the White House following a reception for the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The band entertained arriving guests on the South Lawn.

“What’s Our Excuse For Not Acting?”

Zaevion Dobson died saving three friends from getting shot. He was a hero at 15. What's our excuse for not acting? https://t.co/hn98uGsjKZ

— President Obama (@POTUS44) December 20, 2015

The Lowest Number Of Uninsured Tennesseans. Thanks, ObamaCare

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WATE: Tennessee Has Lowest Number Of Uninsured In Decade

A new report says the number of uninsured people in Tennessee has continued to drop. According to a report by the University of Tennessee Center for Business and Economic Research Tennessee has hit a 10-year low, with the number of uninsured dropping to 6.6 percent.

Dr. LeAnn Luana, who co-authored the report, says the downward trend began in 2013, coinciding with the availability of the health insurance marketplace established as part of the Affordable Care Act. The number of uninsured children also saw a drop by more than half since 2013. According to the study, 98.5 percent of children are currently uninsured.

More here

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Tennessee has lowest number of uninsured in decade - http://t.co/XUiBgsqYCG

— symmetry11 (@symmetry11) October 16, 2015

The President’s Day

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President Barack Obama speaks from the Oval Office on the shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, vowing to conduct a prompt and thorough probe of the shooting

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President Barack Obama speaks after touring the El Reno Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, Oklahoma. President Obama is the first sitting US President to visit a federal prison, in a push to reform one of the most expensive and crowded prison systems in the world

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As part of a weeklong focus on inequities in the criminal justice system, President Barack Obama will meet separately Thursday with law enforcement officials and nonviolent drug offenders who are paying their debt to society at the El Reno Federal Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison for male offenders near Oklahoma City

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Today, @POTUS became the first sitting President to visit a federal prison → http://t.co/DMN3wDSg55 pic.twitter.com/eQRqxusZoh

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) July 16, 2015

.@VICE joined President Obama on the first presidential visit to a US federal prison: https://t.co/wiDzLQwWV5 pic.twitter.com/L87O7usEyJ

— VICE News (@VICENews) July 16, 2015

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Pres Obama tours the Residential Drug Abuse Prevention Unit at El Reno federal prison in Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/Z26JQU1BPU

— petesouza (archived) (@PeteSouza44) July 16, 2015

Another view from El Reno federal prison today. pic.twitter.com/LWZvynnIis

— petesouza (archived) (@PeteSouza44) July 16, 2015

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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.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

Alright, let's do this. Ready to answer your health care questions. Keep 'em coming with #AskPOTUS. pic.twitter.com/wK8RDF2H0i

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 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! https://t.co/S9RlkVB1An

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

not true - like last year, insurers request premium hikes, but must be approved; expect final increases to be less https://t.co/WfJI2AOLkP

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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congratulations! hope you guys are getting sleep. nothing beats babies! https://t.co/ymGM0HARad

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

now's time to encourage states that held off for political reasons to do the right thing; contact state officials! https://t.co/QqUY3S9MoC

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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EX-IM bank helps US companies export; that means good paying american jobs. optimistic that congress gets it done. https://t.co/UeBhgiL64B

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

have principles and issues you are passionate about, and act; worry more about doing something than being something. https://t.co/QqbgflhXDY

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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there's a hardship exemption; fine only applies to folks who can afford insurance but choose not to. https://t.co/XWFEKbZCaT

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

respect the nyt, but not buying peas in guac. onions, garlic, hot peppers. classic. https://t.co/MEEI8QHH1V

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 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. https://t.co/1DP6CRdwlm

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 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?

— The Black Keys (@theblackkeys) July 1, 2015

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pushing to make 2 yrs comm college free; permit refinancing on student loans; push colleges to keep tuition low https://t.co/dTbTNDQSII

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

people lack info/turned off by political noise. w court case done, let's focus on getting people signed up. https://t.co/vFCDgMXSE9

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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butler's a great player on o and d; let's sign him up long term. go bulls! https://t.co/IqbyUmcbmJ

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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We feel you, good people. We feel you

https://twitter.com/ithinkmark/status/616338514326736896

https://twitter.com/elisabethjoffe/status/616342883617107968

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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

A Warm Tennessee Welcome: Supporters wait for President’s arrival today along Hardin Valley

‘Yellow Dog Democrat… Who Loves Obama Biden …. Thank You For Your Service To The USA! Love You!’

Enthusiasm Gap: The Line outside Knoxville auditorium this morning where the President was due to speak

(all by Knoxvillephoto)

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Spring in Step: Leaving the White House this morning

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Leaving Andrews

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Clinton is ready for the president! @wbir #10PresPics #ObamaInTN pic.twitter.com/deGFjavruh

— Heidi Wigdahl (@HeidiWigdahl) January 9, 2015

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@nedrapickler: Nice hometown welcome for Obama in Clinton, TN. Miles of folks lining the motorcade route waving hands & flags

Knoxvillephoto

https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/553632882644631552

@JacobWBIR: People waiting near the air base excited for POTUS to pass by

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