Jesse Lee

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Jesse Lee

Director of Progressive Media and Online Response

Before taking a position as White House Director of Progressive Media and Online Response in 2011, Lee worked as Online Programs Director in the White House and in the New Media department for the Presidential Transition team doing online outreach. Prior to that he worked in online communications for the Democratic National Committee leading up to the 2008 election, served as Senior New Media Advisor to Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the 110th Congress, and helped the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launch its online program from 2004-2006. Lee graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 2002.

Jesse Lee's Posts

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Photo: Welcoming the New House Leaders

January 5, 2011 at 6:59 PM EDT

See a photo of the President's traditional call with new House Leaders as the 112th Congress gets underway.

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Press Secretary Gibbs on His Future & the Future of @PressSec

January 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM EDT

In this edition of First Question, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers the flood of questions that came in on what he's doing next, whether White House social media engagement will continue in his absence, and more.

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Back to the White House

January 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM EDT

See a photo of the First Family's return to the White House from Hawaii and read the President's remarks on his expectations for Congress.

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Education

Looking Ahead to Education Reform

January 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM EDT

In an op-ed in the Washington Post, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan looks ahead to a major opportunity for moving our country forward with bipartisan support over the next couple years.

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Health Care

Photo: President Obama Signs the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

January 2, 2011 at 6:20 PM EDT

See a photo of President Obama signing the "James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act," which establishes the World Trade Center Health Program and extends and expands eligibility for compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001.

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Economy

Weekly Address: The New Year

January 1, 2011 at 6:30 AM EDT

The President resolves to do all he can to get the economy growing and create jobs, and encourages Republicans to embrace their new responsibility to govern.

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Civil Rights

Behind the Scenes Video: Signing Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell

December 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM EDT

At the signing of the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" last week, the sense of history and enthusiasm was palpable throughout the audience -- get a better sense of it from this quick video.

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Behind the Scenes with the Kennedy Center Honorees: Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey and More

December 28, 2010 at 4:06 PM EDT

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Kennedy Center Honorees at the White House reception before the Celebration airs.

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Service

Photos: The Obamas & the Bidens with the Troops on Christmas

December 27, 2010 at 11:47 AM EDT

See photos of the President and First Lady at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kailua and the Vice President along with Dr. Biden at Walter Reed on Christmas.

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Family

Weekly Address: Merry Christmas from the President & First Lady

December 25, 2010 at 6:30 AM EDT

President Obama and the First Lady wish families across the country a “Merry Christmas” and encourage everyone to support the troops and their families this holiday season.

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