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

Economy

The President & His Council on Jobs and Competitiveness: "My Main Purpose Here Today at This First Meeting I Think is To Listen"

February 24, 2011 at 4:52 PM EDT

Chaired by Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman of GE, the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness meets for the first time, with the President explaining his vision the Council's work.

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Foreign Policy

President Obama Speaks on the Turmoil in Libya: "This Violence Must Stop"

February 23, 2011 at 6:36 PM EDT

The President says the violence in Libya is "outrageous" and "unacceptable," and that his Administration is looking at the "full range of options we have to respond to this crisis."

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Economy

Listening to Small Businesses, in Cleveland and Across the Country

February 22, 2011 at 4:26 PM EDT

The President joins some of his top economic advisors in Cleveland for a "Winning the Future" Forum on Small Business and stops by an online session with CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee to take a couple questions.

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Education

Weekly Address: Winning the Future at Intel

February 19, 2011 at 6:30 AM EDT

The President speaks from the Intel campus in Oregon about educating our kids for the jobs of tomorrow so we can make sure America wins the future.

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Watch the President Live from Intel: 2:35EST, 11:35PST

February 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM EDT

After touring the Intel campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, the President will speak on the importance of out-educating our competitors in order to win the future.

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Education

Moving Forward on Education Reform

February 17, 2011 at 4:06 PM EDT

As he said in his State of the Union, education is a key pillar of winning the future for America. Read about President Obama's meeting with a bipartisan group of legislators to discuss education reform efforts.

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Education

The President Unveils a Budget to Win the Future for Our Kids

February 14, 2011 at 1:21 PM EDT

The President travels to Parkville Middle School and Center for Technology in Baltimore to unveil his budget plan in a reflection of the fact that in the tough choices we face as a nation, our kids' futures are at stake.

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Fiscal Responsibility

White House White Board: OMB Director Jack Lew on the President's Budget

February 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM EDT

In this White House White Board, Jack Lew, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, explains how the President's Budget will help the government live within its means, while still investing in America's future.

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Fiscal Responsibility

Weekly Address: "It's Time Washington Acted as Responsibly as Our Families Do"

February 12, 2011 at 6:30 AM EDT

The President previews his budget, explaining that it will help the government live within its means, while still investing to make sure America wins the future.

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Economy

White House White Board: Austan Goolsbee on the National Wireless Initiative

February 11, 2011 at 8:00 AM EDT

In this White House White Board, Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the National Wireless Initiative, which will help America win the future by building a 21st Century infrastructure.

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