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Obama's Day, Dec. 24: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012 The President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing, but has no public events scheduled.
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Celebs Who Personify Kwanzaa's 7 Principles
(The Root) — Founded in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, an Africana-studies scholar, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration — lasting from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 — meant to commemorate the African heritage of black Americans. Each day of the celebration is devoted to one of seven principles. This year The Root decided to take the…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 21: Sen. Daniel Inouye's Funeral
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012 In the morning, the President will observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Newtown shooting. This moment of silence is closed press. Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 20: Visiting Wounded Warriors
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 The President will attend meetings at the White House. These meetings are closed press. Updated: In the afternoon, the President will travel to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and visit with wounded warriors who are being…
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The Root Picks the 15 Best Books of 2012
(The Root) — Given the sheer number of published works (e-books included) that come out each year, it’s always a challenge to pick the best titles. In 2012 there were lots of contenders, such as Victor LaValle’s quirky thriller The Devil in Silver and illuminating music books, including Gil Scott-Heron’s The Last Holiday. The Root…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 19: Talking About Newtown Tragedy
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. At 11:45AM, the President will deliver a statement in the Brady Press Briefing…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 18: Meeting With Secretary of Defense
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta in the…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 17: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 14: Meeting With Susan Rice
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will sign H.R. 6156, the Russia and Moldova…
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Obama's Day, Dec. 13: Speaking at a Hanukkah Reception
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Updated: In the afternoon, the President will do a round of regional interviews…
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