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President Obama Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Posted by on September 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM EDTThe two leaders discuss ongoing negotiations with the Palestinian Authority; the situation in Syria; their shared commitment to a constructive relationship with Egypt; and their agreement that Iran must not possess a nuclear weapon.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “No one should go broke just because they get sick”
Posted by on September 27, 2013 at 6:16 PM EDTWeekly Wrap Up: Talking Health Care, United Nations General Assembly, Memorial Service for Victims of the Navy Yard Shooting, and Vice President Biden Travels to Colorado.
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Diplomacy in Action: The United Nations General Assembly
Posted by on September 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM EDTOn September 23 and 24, President Obama joined Heads of State from all around the world at the opening of the 68th session of the U.N. General Assembly. The President’s speech to the General Assembly outlined the United States’ perspective on the challenges that the international community is confronting.
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President Obama Discusses the Prospects for Progress at the United Nations General Assembly
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Making Energy More Accessible in Africa: The Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge
Posted by on September 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM EDTTo accelerate the delivery of electricity to rural populations, the U.S. African Development Foundation has teamed up with GE Africa to launch the $2 million, three-year Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge.
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Equal Futures Partnership— A New Agenda for Progress
Posted by on September 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM EDTAt the UN General Assembly, Valerie Jarrett hosts an event to mark the one year anniversary of the launch of the Equal Futures Partnership – a coalition of countries who have committed to take action to remove barriers to opportunity and promote equality for women and girls in our countries.
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Stand for Civil Society! President Obama to Host Forum at UN General Assembly
Posted by on September 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM EDTPresident Obama hosts a High Level Event on Supporting Civil Society in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.
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United Nations Releases Report on the Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
Posted by on September 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM EDTOn Monday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefed members of the Security Council on the report of the United Nations Mission to Investigate Allegations of the Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria. The report concludes unequivocally that chemical weapons were used on a relatively large scale in the Ghouta area of Damascus on August 21, 2013, causing numerous casualties, particularly among civilians.
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Weekly Address: Pursuing a Diplomatic Solution in Syria
Posted by on September 14, 2013 at 5:30 AM EDTPresident Obama follows up on his speech to the nation on Tuesday and describes the possibility for a diplomatic solution in Syria, partially because of the credible threat of U.S. military force.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Tribute to Those Lost on September 11th
Posted by on September 13, 2013 at 6:06 PM EDTThe Weekly Wrap Up: The President's address to the nation, remembering those lost on September 11th, drink more water, and a meeting with the Cabinet
