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  1. “The inauguration reminds us of the role that we have as fellow citizens in promoting the common good.” Watch President Obama reflect on the history and meaning behind Inauguration Day, then share this video with your friends and family.
  2. Your friends should have the facts about the President's common-sense plan to reduce gun violence—share this graphic to spread the word.
    Photo: Your friends should have the facts about the President's common-sense plan to reduce gun violence—share this graphic to spread the word.
  3. "While there is no law or set of laws that can prevent every senseless act of violence completely, no piece of legislation that will prevent every tragedy, every act of evil, if there is even one thing we can do to reduce this violence, if there is even one life that can be saved, then we've got an obligation to try."
  4. Today, President Obama announced a plan to reduce gun violence in America. Read the proposals at http://j.mp/13DPSPd, and share this graphic if you stand with the President—because now is the time to do something.
    Photo: Today, President Obama announced a plan to reduce gun violence in America. Read the proposals at http://j.mp/13DPSPd, and share this graphic if you stand with the President—because now is the time to do something.
  5. Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Join President Obama in honoring his legacy by signing up to take part in the National Day of Service: http://bit.ly/VfdAxk
    Photo: Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Join President Obama in honoring his legacy by signing up to take part in the National Day of Service: http://bit.ly/VfdAxk
  6. "By the end of next year, America’s war in Afghanistan will be over. … After more than a decade of war, the nation we need to rebuild is our own."
  7. "Republicans in Congress have two choices here: They can act responsibly and pay America's bills, or they can act irresponsibly and put America through another economic crisis. But they will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing... the American economy. The financial well-being of the American people is not leverage to be used. The full faith and credit of the United States of America is not a bargaining chip." – President ObamaSee More
    Photo: "Republicans in Congress have two choices here: They can act responsibly and pay America's bills, or they can act irresponsibly and put America through another economic crisis. But they will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy. The financial well-being of the American people is not leverage to be used. The full faith and credit of the United States of America is not a bargaining chip." – President Obama
  8. Photo of the day: Vice President Biden, with Attorney General Eric Holder, meets with representatives of victims’ groups and gun safety organizations as part of the Administration’s effort to develop policy proposals in response to the tragedy in Newtown, CT, Jan. 9, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the day: Vice President Biden, with Attorney General Eric Holder, meets with representatives of victims’ groups and gun safety organizations as part of the Administration’s effort to develop policy proposals in response to the tragedy in Newtown, CT, Jan. 9, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
  9. Be a part of the National Day of Service on January 19—an Obama tradition. All the details are here: http://j.mp/VL6Rfb
    Photo: Be a part of the National Day of Service on January 19—an Obama tradition. All the details are here: http://j.mp/VL6Rfb
  10. “Everybody can be great. Because everybody can serve.”—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Take part in the National Day of Service: http://bit.ly/XDErqj
    Photo: “Everybody can be great. Because everybody can serve.”—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Take part in the National Day of Service: http://bit.ly/XDErqj
  11. For the first time in two decades, tax rates will increase for the wealthiest Americans, reducing the deficit by $737 billion in a balanced way. Promise kept.
  12. Today we learned the economy added 168,000 private-sector jobs last month—bringing us to 5.8 million jobs over 34 straight months of growth. There's more work ahead, but this is what progress looks like.
    Photo: Today we learned the economy added 168,000 private-sector jobs last month—bringing us to 5.8 million jobs over 34 straight months of growth. There's more work ahead, but this is what progress looks like.
  13. 7 things you need to know about the tax deal: http://wh.gov/UNjo
    Photo: 7 things you need to know about the tax deal: http://wh.gov/UNjo
  14. This is a victory for the middle class.
    Photo: This is a victory for the middle class.
  15. "A central promise of my campaign for President was to change the tax code that was too skewed toward the wealthy at the expense of working, middle-class Americans. Tonight we've done that." – President Obama announced last night that he will sign a law that raises taxes on the wealthiest 2 percent and prevents a middle-class tax hike
  16. On the last day of 2012, one last highlight from the year: With 332 electoral votes, President Obama won re-election—decisively.
    Photo: On the last day of 2012, one last highlight from the year: With 332 electoral votes, President Obama won re-election—decisively.
  17. We've added 5.6 million jobs over 33 straight months of private-sector job growth so far. That's progress in 2012.
    Photo: We've added 5.6 million jobs over 33 straight months of private-sector job growth so far. That's progress in 2012.
  18. As of this year, 3.1 million young people now have health insurance, and birth control is co-pay free—all thanks to Obamacare.
    Photo: As of this year, 3.1 million young people now have health insurance, and birth control is co-pay free—all thanks to Obamacare.
  19. Barack Obama: "You meet your deadlines and your responsibilities every day. The folks you sent here to serve should do the same. We cannot let Washington politics get in the way of America’s progress. We’ve got to do what it takes to protect the middle class, grow this economy, and move our country forward."

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