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President Obama's Visit to Baltimore

The White House — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:08:35 GMT

President Obama heads to Baltimore, Maryland to talk early childhood education, infrastructure and ensuring hard work leads to a decent living. Follow along for updates here. http://wh.gov/jobstour

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President Obama: "America remains a place where you can make it if you try – and we will all prosper, together."
— The White House · Fri, May 17 2013 10:45:57

Obama: "We need to invest in high-tech manufacturing centers, because I want the next revolution in manufacturing to be made in America."
— The White House · Fri, May 17 2013 10:36:15

President Obama: "I’m going to keep trying to work with both parties in Washington to make progress. Because our challenges are solvable."
— The White House · Fri, May 17 2013 10:40:10

Obama: Thanks to the grit & determination of the American people, we have cleared away the rubble of crisis...but our work is not done."
— The White House · Fri, May 17 2013 10:28:04

President Obama: "The middle class will always be my number one focus. Period. Your jobs. Your families. Your communities."
— The White House · Fri, May 17 2013 10:23:37

President Obama is on his way to Baltimore, the 2nd stop on his Middle Class Jobs & Opportunity Tour. Trip preview: http://at.wh.gov/l8l33
— The White House · Fri, May 17 2013 07:28:54

6 seconds with POTUS and pre-k students at Moravia Elementary in Charm City · Vine

2013 White House Science Fair

The White House — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:16:31 GMT

President Obama is hosting the 3rd Annual White House Science Fair, celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. Follow #WHScienceFair for updates.

Storified by The White House · Mon, Apr 22 2013 14:46:27

Bill Nye @TheScienceGuy & @LevarBurton welcome you to the #WHScienceFair! vine.co/v/bP7JIZtYxrK · The White House

The kids have arrived! #whsciencefair setup has begun! pic.twitter.com/mJrO80QZlp · OSTP

Future of science is here today #WHScienceFair
— Bill Nye · Mon, Apr 22 2013 07:25:10

#Whsciencefair in 2 minutes pic.twitter.com/vnYV1O43wl · Bill Nye

RT @levarburton: I love that POTUS has invited these scholars here and treating them like NCAA Champs!!! #WHScienceFair
— The White House · Mon, Apr 22 2013 09:04:29

Darius and Wesley - teen rocket scientists: "Just walking in these rooms, you can feel the history." #whsciencefair pic.twitter.com/tLF7tetPLG · OSTP

Chevanne and Keyan - future (and current) engineers: "we're so excited to be here!" pic.twitter.com/4daJIBPJVu · OSTP

Soren-powered water sanitation. #whsciencefair vine.co/v/bPWPxDY0M3z · Radiolab

Check back for updates from the #WHScienceFair and watch live at wh.gov/sciencefair.

WH Office Hours: The Violence Against Women Act

The White House — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:41:19 GMT

During a live Q&A on Twitter, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor, and Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, answered your questions about the Violence Against Women Act of 2013, signed into law by President Obama this week: http://wh.gov/GzNi

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"All women deserve the right to live free from fear. And that is what today is all about." —President Obama on #VAWA: http://at.wh.gov/ixKhq
— The White House · Thu, Mar 07 2013 20:35:06

President Obama Signs the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization · whitehouse

Have Q's about the Violence Against Women Act #VAWA? I will answer tomorrow at 3:45ET. Ask w/ #WHChat: http://at.wh.gov/ixlNZ
— Valerie Jarrett · Thu, Mar 07 2013 18:48:39

.@vj44 running a few minutes late. Lynn here and ready to answer your #VAWA questions. Keep asking w/ #WHChat.
— White House Live · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:53:18

What are some examples of the new tools and access for svc providers (for #LGBT) mentioned in the Key Provisions? #WHChat #VAWA
— Lisa L. Flowers · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:47:27

.@LisaLFlowers Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity. Encourages states to create programs for LGBT victims
— White House Live · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:56:06

The faith community played an important role in getting #VAWA passed! How can faith groups continue 2 advocate for dv & sa programs? #WHChat
— JWI · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:40:05

.@JewishWomenIntl Thanks for all you did. Keep up the support at the local level for shelters, hotlines & outreach centers. Raise awareness.
— White House Live · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:57:52

When will we stop seeing sunset provisions attached to #VAWA? #WHChat @vj44
— DC Volunteer Lawyers · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:26:27

.@DCVLP Reauth every 5 years provides opportunity to strengthen law. Expired programs at risk of losing funding, cant let this happen again.
— White House Live · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:00:03

We're very excited about the campus safety provisions in #VAWA. How can we help get that part of the law implemented? #WHChat
— AAUW Public Policy · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:51:09

.@AAUWPolicy Great job! Work with campus groups to ensure Univ are aware of new requirements for policies, education & support for victims.
— White House Live · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:02:01

Hey! Just got here for the #WHChat. Ready to go! -vj
— Valerie Jarrett · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:03:25

@WHLive How will the White House help tribal governments seeking to exercise their restored authority? #VAWA #WHChat
— sarahdeer · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:02:03

.@sarahdeer DOJ provides assistance to tribes. Please contact the Office on Violence Against Women. #WHChat
— Valerie Jarrett · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:04:58

How will new #VAWA help protect college students? #WHChat @vj44
— DC Volunteer Lawyers · Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:24:43

.@DCVLP Universities required to offer education programs on dating violence & sexual assault & develop policies to assist students. #WHChat
— Valerie Jarrett · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:09:23

What can employers do to prevent violence against women in the workplace? #WHChat
— BLR HR Employment · Fri, Mar 08 2013 10:27:04

.@BLR_HR President Obama requires federal agencies to assist victims in the workplace. Provides support, improves security & safety. #WHChat
— Valerie Jarrett · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:10:26

@WHLive @vj44 How can people stay engaged with #VAWA now that it has been passed and signed into law? #WHChat
— NNEDV · Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:07:58

White House Live with @NASA for #STEM

The White House — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:28:24 GMT

@NASA Administrator Bolden and @TweetsOutLoud Bobak Ferdowsi (Flight director on the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity mission) answer questions with @WhiteHouseOSTP on STEM, Space, and Science.

Storified by The White House · Wed, Feb 13 2013 14:28:24

The Mohawk has landed! Happening now: Use #whchat to ask your questions #SOTU #STEM #SpaceCampFTW http://pic.twitter.com/IWeBfI4Y · Macon Phillips (EOP)

Join @NASA @WHLive and @tweetsoutloud at 11:30am ET for a Twitter Q&A on space, science, and technology! #SoSTEM
— OSTP · Wed, Feb 13 2013 07:58:13

Happening now: WH officials answer your questions on the State of the Union Address. Ask now with #WHChat. Watch: http://wh.gov/live
— The White House · Tue, Feb 12 2013 19:22:28

Ask me now (or even cooler, @NASA Admin. Bolden and @whitehouseostp) about #stem or #space - use #WHchat as the hashtag.
— Bobak F. · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:30:06

How long is the Curiosity expected to "live"? @tweetsoutloud @NASA @whitehouseostp #WHCHAT
— Kristin A Hogan · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:33:50

. @SquidFriends Although planned life for is 2 yrs, its power supply could last 10 years. - cb #SoSTEM #WHChat
— NASA · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:40:03

Where do you see the future for human spaceflight in the next 20 years with NASA vs. Commercial partners? #WHChat @NASA @tweetsoutloud
— Victor · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:32:28

.@Vic_Lopez excited for commercial space b/c it should help us reduce cost to space and let @NASA focus more exploration beyond orbit!
— Bobak F. · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:35:52

@tweetsoutloud @NASA #WHchat What can young people interested in space exploration do to enter a career in this ever-changing field?
— Zañe Naylor · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:35:26

.@znaylor anything they love - it takes all types (not just sci & engr) to make things happen, mostly passion & excitement. #whchat
— Bobak F. · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:39:12

@tweetsoutloud How serious is NASA's commitment to the SLS and Orion programs, and the future of human space flight beyond LEO? #WHchat
— Alison Wilgus · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:37:22

.@aliwilgus serious - first Orion flight 2014 - first SLS flight 2017 - all aimed at Mars in 2030! #whchat (ps. so excited).
— Bobak F. · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:43:59

@whitehouse @nasa @whitehouseostp @tweetsoutloud What is the future of space exploration for the US? #WHChat
— Michael Brodt · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:45:26

. @mikebrodt Partnering w other countries & industry to go beyond low-Earth orbit; destinations include an asteroid and Mars! - cb #WHChat
— NASA · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:49:17

“@coobs: @tweetsoutloud Alien vs. Predator? #WHchat” Alien. Mostly because robot-exoskeleton like @astrorobonaut #whchat
— Bobak F. · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:46:19

Does @NASA participate in curriculum development for schools? #whchat
— Belinda Y. Hughes · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:47:57

@NASA @znaylor what about political and cultural inclinations? Do NASA accept people from all walks of life?
— Ashley Mills · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:48:47

. @ashleyjsmills NASA has needs for almost all occupations from dieticians to nuclear physicists. - cb #WHChat #SoSTEM
— NASA · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:51:14

@tweetsoutloud What do you say to ppl who think energy tech is more important than space? #WHchat
— Amanda Kong · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:48:58

.@ALiterateAmanda very synergistic - we need energy tech for missions and vice versa - first commercial fuel cells were used by @NASA
— Bobak F. · Wed, Feb 13 2013 08:52:10

The 57th Presidential Inauguration

The White House — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:10:09 GMT

On January 21, President Obama will be sworn in at a ceremony marking the beginning of his second term. As the President addresses the nation, share in this historic moment by visiting WH.gov/Inauguration and join the conversation by using #Inaug2013.

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The Inauguration of a President · whitehouse

On January 21, President Obama will be sworn in at a ceremony marking the beginning of his second term. On Inauguration Day, we'll highlight your tweets and photos from the event. Join the conversation by using #Inaug2013.

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Honored and blessed to be joining so many of my fellow Americans gathered to watch the Inauguration. –mo
— FLOTUS · Mon, Jan 21 2013 08:14:15

Happening now: President Obama takes the oath of office & delivers his second inaugural address. Watch live: http://wh.gov/inauguration #inaug2013
— The White House · Mon, Jan 21 2013 08:03:55

President Obama takes the oath of office during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol #inaug2013 http://pic.twitter.com/nJiQVk7Y · The White House

President Obama Delivers His Second Inaugural Address · whitehouse

President Obama: "Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution." #inaug2013
— The White House · Mon, Jan 21 2013 08:53:51

President Obama: "Today we continue a never-ending journey, to bridge the meaning of those words with the realities of our time." #inaug2013
— The White House · Mon, Jan 21 2013 08:55:01

"We are made for this moment & we will seize it – so long as we seize it together." —President Obama #inaug2013 http://pic.twitter.com/JGUXWIHG · The White House

“We will respond to the threat of climate change” —President Obama #inaug2013 http://pic.twitter.com/fpasGbNG · The White House

"Our interests & our conscience compel us to act on behalf of those who long for freedom." —President Obama #InaugQuote http://pic.twitter.com/DVvPcdYr · The White House

"That all of us are created equal – is still the star that guides us still." —President Obama #inaug2013 http://pic.twitter.com/hAtROggQ · The White House

Follow @FLOTUS on Twitter

The White House — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:44:53 GMT

On First Lady Michelle Obama’s birthday, the White House launched its newest twitter account: @FLOTUS (short for First Lady of the United States). Take a look at @FLOTUS' first day on twitter, and follow for updates.

Storified by The White House · Fri, Jan 18 2013 07:44:53

The @FLOTUS Office is now on @twitter & will post updates & pics. When it's her, she'll sign -mo. PS: RT to wish Mrs. Obama a #HappyBirthday
— FLOTUS · Thu, Jan 17 2013 08:35:18

Happy Birthday to the 1st Lady of the U.S., @FLOTUS Michelle Obama, from the 1st lady in line at the Cost Plus sale, Ellen DeGeneres.
— Ellen DeGeneres · Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:02:06

Wishing @FLOTUS Michelle Obama a #HappyBirthday & a warm welcome to @twitter!
— Jay Carney (EOP) · Thu, Jan 17 2013 10:15:00

Happy birthday and welcome to Twitter First Lady of the United States, @FLOTUS, the official @WhiteHouse handle for @MichelleObama.
— Twitter Government · Thu, Jan 17 2013 08:41:37

Happy birthday @michelleobama, a great inspiration as @FLOTUS
— Melinda Gates · Thu, Jan 17 2013 17:52:07

#TDSBreakingNews the @FLOTUS joins Twitter. Vows to get everyone's tweets down to a trim 95 characters.
— The Daily Show · Thu, Jan 17 2013 17:25:08

@FLOTUS Happy birthday to a phenomenal superwoman!!! Thank u for being a light!! Shine shine on!!;-)
— Alicia Keys · Thu, Jan 17 2013 18:26:50

Happy Birthday, First Lady @MichelleObama! Thanks for advocating healthy lifestyles, supporting military families, inspiring women! @FLOTUS
— eBay · Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:21:42

The First Lady just met with Inaugural citizen co-chair David Hall ahead of #MLKDay of Service: http://www.2013pic.org/service http://pic.twitter.com/E0vxKz73 · FLOTUS

Thanks for the warm welcome & birthday wishes! Join me & Barack for #MLKDay of Service this Saturday. Sign up: http://www.2013pic.org/service –mo
— FLOTUS · Thu, Jan 17 2013 19:28:20

WH Office Hours: Agreement to Extend Middle Class Tax Cuts

The White House — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:03:50 GMT

Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, answered your questions about the tax deal during a session of White House Office Hours on Twitter with Yahoo! Finance.

Storified by The White House · Fri, Jan 04 2013 10:03:50

Good morning! Ready for #FiscalCliff411? In a few min. we'll be joined by @WHLive's NEC's Brian Deese to answer Qs on the #FiscalCliff deal.
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:29:11

Good morning everyone, Brian here. Happy to be joining @yahoofinance for this #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:36:18

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Q via @Farnoosh: #FiscalCliff deal addressed #taxes but not much re: #debt ceiling. What spending cuts will POTUS fight for? #FiscalCliff411
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:37:38

POTUS will do more spending cuts & has specific proposals eg: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/Overview. But needs to be balanced w new revenues #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:42:59

Q from @YahooFinance's Facebook community: "What is on table to help cut #spending? Will we see #Veterans #benefits go away? #FiscalCliff411
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:45:29

One impt piece of the tax deal was extending vets tax credit to give employers $5k+ incentive to hire returning heroes #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:49:24

More generally, POTUS has firm commitment to protect core vets benefits even as we work to put in place addtl spending cuts #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:50:29

Q via @aarontask: CBO says #fiscalcliff deal will increase the #deficit by $4T in next decade. How is that good policy? #FiscalCliff411
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:51:43

Appreciate the q and chance to clarify bc CBO and green eyeshade budget baseline issues can be hard to interpret (1/2) #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 08:58:03

But the deal's bottom line: wealthiest 2% pay higher taxes; that cuts deficits $737bn over 10yrs: http://wh.gov/U9hR (2/2) #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:00:08

Members of @YahooFinance community planning to attend college ask: how does FiscalCliff deal help or hurt my financial aid? #FiscalCliff411
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:02:36

Impt for anyone thinking of college: Deal extended $2500 college tax cut, so it's there for you to get through school. #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:05:00

Q via @LaurenLyster: Has #MintTheCoin chatter over creation of trillion $ platinum coin re: debt ceiling reached West Wing? #FiscalCliff411
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:07:18

Your tweet suggests we have...But congress has job to do re debt ceiling; its time they deal w bills they already racked up #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:14:25

@WHLive Can you address the concern that #payroll #tax expiration might be harmful to the #economy? (via @RebeccaStropoli) #FiscalCliff411
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:15:58

Payroll cut provided impt temporary econ support; this deal provides much-needed permanent certainty for midclass tax rates #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:19:42

I need to run, but thanks for all the questions and to @yahoofinance. -Brian #fiscalcliff411
— White House Live · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:20:46

Thank you for tuning in to @YahooFinance's #FiscalCliff411 Twitter chat with the @WhiteHouse / @WHLive. Miss anything? Summary to follow...
— Yahoo! Finance · Fri, Jan 04 2013 09:23:19

Learn more about what's in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 in the latest White Board video:

White House Holiday Social

The White House — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:08:43 GMT

We invited some of our newest followers on Pinterest to join us for a Holiday Social at the White House. Pinners toured the decorations, met with staff, and participated in a craft project. Have a look at their experience.

Storified by The White House · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:08:43

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