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

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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Foreign Policy

President Obama on Egypt

February 10, 2011 at 8:59 PM EDT

The President releases a statement saying "the Egyptian government must put forward a credible, concrete and unequivocal path toward genuine democracy, and they have not yet seized that opportunity."

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Economy

The President on the National Wireless Initiative: "We’re Going to Have to Up Our Game, Marquette"

February 10, 2011 at 6:32 PM EDT

The President announces his plan to expand wireless coverage to 98% of Americans, while reducing deficit by nearly $10 billion by making more government spectrum available.

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Economy

Of Refrigerators & Regulations

February 7, 2011 at 6:28 PM EDT

The President takes a moment during his speech to the Chamber of Commerce to break through the false dichotomy so often assumed between prosperous business on the one hand, and common sense rules of the road on the other:

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Economy

President Obama to Business: "Now is the Time to Invest in America"

February 7, 2011 at 2:56 PM EDT

The President speaks to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a hub of big business, on the shared responsibilities of government and business towards America.

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Economy

Weekly Address: Winning the Future through American Innovation

February 5, 2011 at 6:30 AM EDT

The President discusses the labs at Penn State as an example of how American innovation, particularly in infrastructure and energy, can create jobs and win the future for America.

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Foreign Policy

President Obama on Egypt's Future: "Suppression is Not Going to Work"

February 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM EDT

After meeting with Prime Minister Harper of Canada, the President reaffirmed that suppression and violence are unacceptable in Egypt.

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Economy

Winning the Future Through Innovation and "Better Buildings"

February 3, 2011 at 6:47 PM EDT

The President visits the labs at Penn State and talks about their example helping America's economy in both the short and long terms.

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Additional Issues

President Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast

February 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM EDT

President Obama speaks to faith leaders from around the country at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

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Foreign Policy

Press Secretary Gibbs on Egypt, Violence & Journalists

February 3, 2011 at 5:10 PM EDT

During his gaggle with the press aboard Air Force One, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs opens the session with pointed remarks about recent developments in Egypt.

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