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Vice President Biden in Afghanistan: "It’s Afghans Who Must Build Their Nation"
Posted by on January 11, 2011 at 4:03 PM EDTAs part of his trip to Afghanistan to assess progress, Vice President Biden speaks at a joint press conference with President Karzai.
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Behind the Scenes Video: Signing Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell
Posted by on December 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM EDTAt 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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West Wing Week: "AKA Santa Claus"
Posted by on December 24, 2010 at 1:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk step by step with the President as he signs the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” looks back at an historic lame duck session, reads to kids for the Holiday season, and receives the Census report.
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The President on the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010: "An Historic Step"
Posted by on December 18, 2010 at 2:36 PM EDTPresident Obama releases a statement on the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, following the Senate's historic step toward ending a policy that undermines our national security.
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Weekly Address: National Security Over Politics on START
Posted by on December 18, 2010 at 7:00 AM EDTPresident Obama urges the Senate to heed the calls from Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, every living Republican Secretary of State, our NATO allies, and the leadership of the military: ratify the New START Treaty with Russia.
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West Wing Week: "All These Pens"
Posted by on December 17, 2010 at 1:00 AM EDTWalk step by step with the President as he signs a landmark childhood nutrition bill, urges passage of the compromise on tax cuts and unemployment insurance, discusses the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review, and more.
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The Case for New START from the Joint Chiefs: "We Need It Badly"
Posted by on December 16, 2010 at 4:59 PM EDTDuring a briefing following the President, General James Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is unequivocal on the the importance of ratifying the treaty on nuclear arms with Russia.
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President Obama on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review: "A Very Difficult Endeavor" but "Significant Progress"
Posted by on December 16, 2010 at 3:43 PM EDTThe President gives an update to the American people on the state of the war oin Afghanistan.
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A Holiday Message from the Troops... and Toby Keith
Posted by on December 16, 2010 at 1:19 PM EDTWatch "A Night in December" courtesy of Defense Media Activity’s Emerging Media Directorate, servicemembers at more than 40 commands around the world, and Toby Keith.
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West Wing Week: "It's Alive!"
Posted by on December 10, 2010 at 1:00 AM EDTThis week walk step by step with the President as he visits the troops in Afghanistan, holds a press conference and a few meetings, and signs a bill or two.
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