Where would we be without our gadgets? From cell phones to e-readers, 2009 was certainly a great year for new technology, and many gadget geeks out there are wondering what is in store for 2010.
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December 2009 Archives
President Obama updates the press in Kaneohe, HI regarding the recent attempted terrorist attack. December 29, 2009
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President Obama addresses the public on the recent attempted terrorist attack and also speaks out on protests in Iran. Kailua, HI December 28, 2009
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Join Nancy Fichtner on a trip to deliver her SAVE Award winning idea to President Obama at the White House. The SAVE Award was held for the first time this year, it is a contest for federal employees to come up with the best ideas to save taxpayer dollars and make the government perform more effectively and efficiently.
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The Iranian regime urged its supporters out onto the streets of major cities on Wednesday in a show of force against the opposition which it accuses of being "pawns of the enemies."
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Kobe Bryant notches a season-high 44 points and a season-high 11 assists in the Lakers' hard-fought 124-118 win over the Warriors.
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Learn about Marines who stand sentry outside the West Wing -- and their feelings towards Christmas trees.
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Take a look back at Jimmie Johnson's 2009 season culminated with his historic fourth consecutive Sprint Cup Series championship.
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Cowboys QB Tony Romo addresses the media after clinching a playoff spot with the victory over the Redskins
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Urban Meyer talks to the media about his change of heart in deciding to remain head coach at the University of Florida
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For the first time in a weekly address, the President is joined by the First Lady as they celebrate Christmas. They both honor those serving overseas, those who have sacrificed for their country, and the families that stand by them.
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The President praises the Senate for passing health insurance reform, another major step towards this historic goal.
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Mo Williams scores 28 points to help the Cavaliers dismantle the Lakers on their home floor.
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama offered Christmas wishes to the nation, including a special thanks for the U.S. military. In his weekly radio and Internet address, he saluted the "selfless spirit" of those who serve.
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Anyone who knows me knows that once I see a movie one time, I have no desire to see it again. However, earlier this week, I watched "The Nativity Story" movie with my family. I had seen this movie once before, but I decided to watch it again.Youth delegations from Kenya and the United States join together to urge action on climate change in Copenhagen.
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First Lady Michelle Obama visits Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C. to read "The Night Before Christmas". Joined by daughters Malia and Sasha, along with dog Bo, the First Lady continues this tradition of visiting with patients which dates back to Bess Truman.
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Emma Watson who plays Hermione Granger took time out of filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, which was nice of her.
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"Your Own Jesus" looks at how teens often move away from true fellowship with God, and then offers a road to wholeness and health that comes when teenagers claim their very own Jesus, the Jesus who is waiting to have an honest, committed relationship.
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White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.
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The President discusses his meeting with small and community banks where he urged them to start lending to help the economic recovery. December 22, 2009.
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Each year, the White House Pastry Team comes together with other members of the White House staff to work on a favorite holiday tradition: The White House Gingerbread House. Everyone from White House carpenters to plumbers to electricians lend their expertise to help make this project a success. The recipe called for more than 150 pounds of gingerbread dough and 250 lbs of white chocolate. Special features of this year's gingerbread house include a shadow box view of the State Dining Room and marzipan renderings of the vegetable garden and our favorite four-pawed friend, Bo.
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President Obama speaks about making government more efficient and effective after meeting with Nancy Fichtner, a VA employee whose idea to let patients take home unused medication won the inaugural SAVE Award. December 21, 2009.
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What do you think of the trailer? Has your childhood officially been raped? Or are you actually looking forward to this?
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President Obama reads from "The Polar Express" and talks about the meaning of Christmas as he delivers cookies to a Boys and Girls Club in Washington, DC. December 21, 2009.
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BlogHer, the popular blogging community focused on women, collected questions over several days from their readers for HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on health insurance reform. Secretary Sebelius answers some of those questions live with BlogHer's Morra Aarons-Mele. December 21, 2009.
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Today Yahoo! released a new international trailer and it's miles better than the first trailer. We get a lot more information on the story, more Cate Blanchett and more dialogue. We also have music that suits the footage.
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Here's the brand new video for Justin Bieber's new single "One Less Lonely Girl". His debut album "My World" in stores now.
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Jimmie Johnson, who became the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive titles, was honored Monday as the AP's Male Athlete of the Year. (Dec. 21)
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Banking giant Citigroup is giving struggling home owners a temporary break for the holiday season. Citigroup is suspending foreclosures and evictions for its borrowers through Jan. 17.
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Spend the Holidays with Phineas and Ferb! For more video, visit http://www.DisneyChannel.com
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President Obama speaks to the media about the progress being made in the Senate to pass health care reform legislation as well as breakthroughs made in Copenhagen to address climate change. December 19, 2009.
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The President speaks and takes questions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhage, Denmark. December 18, 2009
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The President and President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia speak to the media about making progress in negotiating a new START treaty after meeting during the United Nations Climate Change Conference. December 18, 2009.
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The President looks back to the bipartisan Patient's Bill of Rights, a bill that was defeated in Congress at the hands of special interests and their supporters, and notes that health insurance reform covers the same ground and much more in terms of giving the consumers the upper hand over their insurance companies. He calls on the Senate to allow an up-or-down vote, and for those opposing reform to stop using parliamentary maneuvers to drag it out. December 19, 2009.
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The tax reform subcommittee of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board holds a public meeting. December 18, 2009.
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An exclusive look inside one of the most secure spaces in the country, the White House Situation Room. December 18, 2009
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Official music video for 'Owl City's single 'Fireflies' of his new album Ocean Eyes. All copyright 2009 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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John Swantek gives an overview of PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem's review of the 2009 season and look ahead to 2010.
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Rylee Monroe, a dogwalker in Charleston's wealthiest neighborhood, never feared the streets at night. But now a thief is terrorizing the area and worse, someone seems to be targeting her.
Reporter Logan Woods is covering the break-ins with the hope of publishing them as a true-crime book. The more he digs, the more he realizes this beguiling dogwalker seems to be at the center of everything. As danger draws ever closer, Logan must choose: Chase the girl, the story, or plunge into the shadows after the villain who threatens everything?
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Vice President Biden announces Recovery Act funding to expand broadband access in poor and rural areas during an event in Dawsonville, GA. December 17, 2009.
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Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley talks about a commitment from the U.S. and other nations to fight short-lived greenhouse gases in the Arctic at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. December 17, 2009.
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The first trailer for the fourth outing of Shrek, Shrek Forever After, has been released online.
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How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry died Thursday, a day after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during what police say was a domestic dispute with his fiancee.
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Vice President Biden announces up to $5 billion in funding to create new jobs in clean energy manufacturing during a meeting of the Middle Class Task Force. December 16, 2009.
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White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.
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First Lady Michelle Obama visits the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toy for Tots warehouse in Stafford, VA to deliver toys donated by White House staff. December 16, 2009.
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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reports on how American farmers and the dairy industry are working to cut greenhouse gas emissions. December 16, 2009.
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The Iron Man 2 trailer for the long-awaited 2010 second installment in the movie series about Marvel Comics legendary techno-hero is out today, and it's incredible.
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Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry suffered serious injuries after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during a domestic dispute with his fiancee, police said Wednesday. (Dec. 17)
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Newly Expanded Edition of the Amazon.com Bestseller, "Ridiculous Situations," by Raina T. Shaw, Presents New Challenges for Single Women
Bestselling author, Raina T. Shaw, in her newly expanded edition of Ridiculous Situations,
presents new thought-provoking quotes on love, relationships and plain
old common sense. In observing women and how they handle relationships,
Shaw is amazed that, what should be governed by common sense in
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White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.
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After meeting with Senate leaders, the President says he is confident that Congress is on the verge of passing significant health insurance reform legislation. December 15, 2009.
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President Obama calls on Congress to provide new incentives for Americans to make energy-efficiency retrofits to their homes. December 15, 2009.
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"I'm excited about it. I hope you are, too. See, I told you, insulation is sexy. Thank you very much, everybody."
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Roger Federer owns six championships from Wimbledon, five from the U.S. Open, three from the Australian Open, and one from the French Open, part of his tour-leading haul of 61 titles this decade. (Dec. 12)
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White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.
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The President and President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon speak to the press after meeting at the White House. December 14, 2009.
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The President talks about the importance of loosening access to credit and the necessity of financial regulatory reform in remarks following his meeting with financial and banking leaders at the White House. December 14, 2009.
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President Barack Obama placed pressure on U.S. banks over lending, and urged banks to ease access to credit.
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Senate Democrats and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) discuss health care reform. Plus; Bob Schieffer on Tiger's women getting their 15 minutes of fame.
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President Obama and Cabinet members share their perspectives on their bimonthly meetings in this exclusive, behind-the-scenes video. December 11, 2009
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Saints, Colts secure home field advantage for the playoffs with wins Sunday. The Colts' 22nd straight regular season win set an NFL record. Vikings clinch playoff spot with win over the Bengals. (Dec. 13)
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Commerce Secretary Gary Locke talks about his efforts to promote green jobs and business at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. December 11, 2009.
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The President explains that while he continues to focus on jobs, it is also profoundly important to address the problems that created this economic mess in the first place. He commends the House of Representatives for passing reforms to our financial system, including a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and blasts Republican Leaders and financial industry lobbyists for their joint "pep rally" to defeat it. December 12, 2009.
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Listen as Jasmine sings Make a Movie and decide if she will be Radio Disneys Next Big Thing. For more Next Big Thing content, go to http://radiodisney.com/
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Avatar Movie On The Video Set for I See You Music Video Theme From Avatar with Leona Lewis and Director Jake Nava
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Nick Jonas and the Administration perform their new single, Who I Am, at the Grammy Nomiations Concert on December 2, 2009.
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A Behind The Scenes Sneak Peek of The Official Music Video "Naturally" by the Gorgeous & Talented Selena Gomez!
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President Obama meets and celebrates this year's Kennedy Center Honorees - Dave Brubeck, Mel Brooks, Grace Bumbry, Robert DeNiro, and Bruce Springsteen - who share their feelings on the experience. December 10, 2009.
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Interior Secretary Ken Salazar talks about advocating for a comprehensive energy plan at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. December 10, 2009.
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The decade will end with Serena Williams number one in the rankings and high on the list of tennis' greatest champions. She has won 11 major titles, the most of any active woman. (Dec. 10)
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White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.
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President Obama announces that the Recovery Act will provide new funding for Community Health Centers to finance new construction, modernize information technology, and build a "medical home" model. December 9, 2009.
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The President speaks to the media after a meeting on jobs and the economy with Congressional leaders at the White House. December 9, 2009.
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Assistant Secretary of Energy for Policy and International Affairs David Sandalow talks about his day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. December 9, 2009.
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Facebook is changing its privacy settings to give users more control over who sees the information they post on their personal pages.
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EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson talks about her day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. December 9, 2009.
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Our Yahoo! Sports NFL experts look at whether or not the Colts and Saints should chase history.
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Actors Stephen Full, Greg Baker, Logan Miller and Steve Valentine are shown in a scene from "I'm In The Band."
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President Obama outlines the steps his Administration has taken to stimulate economic growth and plans to create new American jobs in remarks to the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. December 8, 2009.
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Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra and Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra take your questions on the new Open Government Directive and the move to a more transparent government. December 8, 2009.
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Patrick comments on her part-time Nationwide series schedule and the challenge of racing stock cars.
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White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.
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The President and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey speak to the media after the two leaders met at the White House. December 7, 2009.
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The President speaks at a reception to pay tribute to this year's Kennedy Center Honorees -- Dave Brubeck, Mel Brooks, Grace Bumbry, Robert DeNiro and Bruce Springsteen. December 6, 2009.
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Is it sensible to think that the heirs of those who created Medicare would destroy it? The Vice President thinks not and restates that health insurance reform will protect Medicare, not hurt it.
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President Barack Obama will address America's huge unemployment problem in a speech to Congress Tuesday. He is expected to lay out his plan to create jobs.
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Win McMurry recaps the drama that unfolded near the magic number at the final stage of the 2009 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament, where players vied for the 25 cards available for the 2010 season.
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From the AP: A Nashville judge has dismissed a misdemeanor domestic violence charge against gospel singer BeBe Winans after determining he had seen a counselor as required by prosecutors.
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Delegates are converging on Copenhagen for the start of a two-week climate summit that hopes to tame global warming.
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Set in the mystical lands of Persia, PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME is an epic action-adventure about a rogue prince (JAKE GYLLENHAAL) and a mysterious princess (GEMMA ARTERTON) who race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time--a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. Visit www.disneymovies.co.uk for more info!
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President Obama announces that voting has begun to pick a winner of the President's SAVE Award, a recognition of innovative ideas for efficiency and savings from Federal employees. December 4, 2009.
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates discuss President Obama's decision to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. Clinton and Gates both downplay 2011 Afghanistan goal as an "exit strategy."
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Miley Cyrus Sings "See You Again" On The Today Show. From her Album "Hannah Montana2/Meet Miley Cyrus"
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CNN's Tim Lister looks at a survey that shows Americans aren't feeling good about what lies ahead for their country.
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Following the best jobs numbers since 2007, the President recognizes that such trends are cold comfort to those who are struggling and pledges to continue pushing forward towards positive job growth. He looks back at the Jobs Forum he hosted days before and looks ahead to further action. He emphatically restates why he ran for President in the first place: "to fight for a country where responsibility is still rewarded, and hard-working people can get ahead." December 5, 2009.
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The President visits Allentown, PA to learn firsthand about the country's employment situation and to gather ideas to help put Americans back to work. December 4, 2009.
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The Vice President swears in David Huebner as the new ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. December 4, 2009.
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The main points of President Obama's plan for Afghanistan as delivered on December 1, 2009 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes moderate a discussion on Strengthening Workers and Main Street at the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth: Encouraging Business Investment, Competitiveness and Job Creation
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and CEA Chair Christy Romer moderate a discussion on Encouraging Business Investment, Competitiveness and Job Creation at the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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Here's a preview of the song Who I Am by Nick Jonas and the Administration. The single comes out Dec. 3rd.
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Keana Texeira's New Song "Could You Be The One" featuring Wizards Of Waverly Place star Jake T. Austin.
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The President, along with Vice President Biden and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, opens the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Assistant to the President Carol Browner moderate a discussion on The Innovation Agenda and Green Jobs of the Future at the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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NEC Director Lawrence Summers and Chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank Fred Hochberg moderate a discussion on Expanding Job Opportunities for America's Workers Through Exports at the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and SBA Administrator Karen Mills moderate a discussion on Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs and the Engine of Job Growth at the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and OMB Director Peter Orszag moderate a discussion on Creating Jobs Through the Rebuilding of America's Infrastructure at the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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The President holds a discussion with participants to close the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. December 3, 2009.
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The President, joined by the First Family and Vice President and Dr. Biden, hosts the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse. December 3, 2009.
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On Friday, December 4th, President Obama will travel to Allentown, PA to spend some time out of Washington and take the temperature on what Americans are experiencing during these challenging economic times. We visited Allentown in advance to tell the stories of two local small businesses making their way in these difficult times. This video was shown at the White House Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth on December 3, 2009.
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How does Israel, one of the world's smallest countries, produce more startup companies than many of the world's most developed nations?
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Top-ranked Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 by the Grand Slam administrator for her meltdown during the semifinals of this year's U.S. Open. (Nov. 30)
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Golfing star Tiger Woods releases a statement in which he apologizes to his family for any wrongdoing he has committed and also asks for privacy.
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In the first segment of the Clean Energy Economy Stakeholder Briefing with Youth Leaders, Cabinet Members speak with over 100 young leaders on clean energy at the White House. December 2, 2009.
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In the second segment of the Clean Energy Economy Stakeholder Briefing with Youth Leaders, top White House staff on clean energy hold a live online breakout session via Facebook. December 2, 2009.
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In the third and final segment of the Clean Energy Economy Stakeholder Briefing with Youth Leaders, top White House staff on clean energy listen to reports back from several breakout sessions focused on improving engagement between the White House and youth leaders. December 2, 2009
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As the White House gets ready for the holidays, First Lady Michelle Obama thanks the volunteers who helped with preparations and announces that White House employees will participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Program. December 2, 2009.
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On the eve of World AIDS Day, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, and other officials discuss the progress the Obama Administration has made in combating HIV/AIDS at home and abroad. November 30, 2009.
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President Obama said he is sending 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan by next summer to speed the battle against the Taliban.
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Tiffany Thornton singing her new Christmas Single 'I Believe' featuring Kermit The Frog, Official Music Video. Brought to you by Walt Disney Records and The Muppets Studio.
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Yahoo! Sports NFL writer Charles Robinson looks at why the Bengals have been under the radar and how good they really are.
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President Obama outlines his strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. December 1, 2009
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On the eve of World AIDS Day, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, and other officials discuss the progress the Obama Administration has made in combating HIV/AIDS at home and abroad. November 30, 2009.
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White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.
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It may have been boring and heretical, but the film version of The Da Vinci Code was also one of the biggest international hits of all time when it came out three years ago--bigger than The Passion of The Christ, bigger than the Narnia movies, bigger even than at least one of the Star Wars movies. So it was pretty much inevitable that Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard would reunite for an adaptation of the other Dan Brown novel that features Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon.
Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love. Soon, boy and girl wonder if this is as good as it gets. But what if we found a Love that actually could last a lifetime and be deeper than we ever imagined? He Is Just That into You is a collection of essays of a faithful God who pursues, engages, and has no fear of commitment. Worldly love can come and go. Relationships--even healthy, married ones--will experience difficulties and leave us feeling alone. But don't lose hope! There is a Love that will not let you down, who will be a part of your life, laying Himself down for you, and loving you fully all your days.
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The U.S. Senate opened debate Monday on a broad healthcare overhaul, President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
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In a remote corner of northern New Mexico, some 50 inhabitants of what are called "Earthships" are demonstrating the art of self-sufficiency.
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