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

Energy and Environment

The President on Jobs & Gas Prices: Read His Remarks, Download the Graphic

May 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM EDT

Speaking at a hybrid vehicle transmission plant in Indiana, the President explains how these kinds of industries will not only help get gas prices down in the long term, they'll provide the next generation of jobs.

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Homeland Security

The President in NYC: "When We Say We Will Never Forget, We Mean What We Say"

May 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM EDT

The President speaks to cops and firefighters in New York City before laying a wreath at the National September 11th Memorial.

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Veterans

President Obama Presents Medal of Honor: "We're Reminded That We Are Fortunate to Have Americans Who Dedicate Their Lives to Protecting Ours"

May 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM EDT

On a day when America is honoring those who are serving now and their tremendous accomplishments for our national security, the President recognizes two heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War decades ago.

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Energy and Environment

Weekly Address: Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Oil Companies

April 30, 2011 at 5:30 AM EDT

At a time of high gas prices and massive oil industry profits, the President renews his call to end the $4 billion-per-year subsidies for oil and gas companies and invest in clean energy.

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Technology

Supporting Stem Cell Research

April 29, 2011 at 9:20 PM EDT

The new court ruling that allows the federal government’s to support stem cell research is a victory for scientists and the patients who will benefit from their work.

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Education

Live at 6:55: The President at Miami Dade College Commencement

April 29, 2011 at 4:52 PM EDT

Watch live beginning at 6:55 p.m. EDT as President Obama delivers the commencement address at Miami Dade College. UPDATE: This event has now concluded.

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Homeland Security

The President in Alabama: “We’re Going to Make Sure that You’re Not Forgotten”

April 29, 2011 at 3:29 PM EDT

During a sobering tour of the damage in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the President gives his condolences and pledges that the federal government will stand by all of the towns rebuilding from the devastating storms this week.

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Defense

President Obama Announces New Members of his National Security Team

April 28, 2011 at 5:06 PM EDT

The President sends prayers, and help, to Alabama and the other Southern states hit by devastating storms as he announces new names for Defense Secretary, CIA Director, and the civilian team for Afghanistan.

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Homeland Security

The President on Devastation in Alabama

April 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM EDT

The President joins the First Lady in offering his deepest condolences and pledges continued help.

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Energy and Environment

President Obama to Congress: "I Hope We Can All Agree That, Instead of Continuing to Subsidize Yesterday's Energy Sources, We Need to Invest in Tomorrow's"

April 26, 2011 at 1:06 PM EDT

The President writes a letter to leaders of both parties in Congress on the subject of tax breaks for oil companies.

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