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  1. The White House
    5 hours ago
    Meet the Inaugural Citizen Co-Chairs: http://at.wh.gov/gWNSW
    Photo: Meet the Inaugural Citizen Co-Chairs: http://at.wh.gov/gWNSW
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  3. The White House
    6 hours ago
    Photo: First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are interviewed by young reporters during a kids magazine roundtable in the First Lady’s Office at the White House, Jan. 18, 2013.
    Photo: Photo: First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are interviewed by young reporters during a kids magazine roundtable in the First Lady’s Office at the White House, Jan. 18, 2013.
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  4. The White House updated their cover photo.
    8 hours ago
    On January 19th, join President Obama in participating in a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find a service opportunity near you: http://action.2013pic.org/service
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  5. The White House
    12 hours ago
    Photo of the Day: President Obama returns to the White House following a visit to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama returns to the White House following a visit to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
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  6. The White House
    16 hours ago
    A new official presidential portrait, just in time for the Inauguration.
    Photo: A new official presidential portrait, just in time for the Inauguration.
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  7. The White House
    Yesterday
    Today, the First Lady met with Inaugural citizen co-chair David Hall at the White House. Join them for a National Day of Service on Saturday, January 19th: http://2013pic.org/service
    Photo: Today, the First Lady met with Inaugural citizen co-chair David Hall at the White House. Join them for a National Day of Service on Saturday, January 19th: http://2013pic.org/service
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  9. The White House
    Yesterday
    Share this if you agree that now is the time to do something about gun violence: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
    Photo: Share this if you agree that now is the time to do something about gun violence: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
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  10. The White House shared a link.
    Yesterday
    "I beg you to try very hard to make guns not allowed. Not just for me, but for the whole United States."- Julia, age 11, reads her letter to President Obama: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
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  11. The White House
    Wednesday
    Photo of the Day: Joined by kids who sent in letters after the tragedy in Newtown, the President issued 23 executive actions to reduce gun violence: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
    Photo: Photo of the Day: Joined by kids who sent in letters after the tragedy in Newtown, the President issued 23 executive actions to reduce gun violence: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
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  12. The White House
    Wednesday
    Today, President Obama announced a plan to reduce gun violence and protect our nation's kids. Share this if you agree that now is the time to act: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
    Photo: Today, President Obama announced a plan to reduce gun violence and protect our nation's kids. Share this if you agree that now is the time to act: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
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  13. The White House
    Wednesday
    After the tragedy in Newtown, Hinna, age 8, wrote President Obama a letter asking him to take action on gun violence. Today, she joined the President at the White House as he announced his plan: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
    Photo: After the tragedy in Newtown, Hinna, age 8, wrote President Obama a letter asking him to take action on gun violence. Today, she joined the President at the White House as he announced his plan: http://wh.gov/now-is-the-time
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  14. The White House
    Wednesday
    Today, President Obama and Vice President Biden will announce proposals to reduce gun violence. Watch live at 11:55 a.m. ET on facebook at White House Live and at http://wh.gov/live
    Photo: Today, President Obama and Vice President Biden will announce proposals to reduce gun violence. Watch live at 11:55 a.m. ET on facebook at White House Live and at http://wh.gov/live
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  15. The White House
    Tuesday
    Photo of the Day: President Obama talks with Kathryn Ruemmler, Counsel to the President, in the Outer Oval Office, Jan 15, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama talks with Kathryn Ruemmler, Counsel to the President, in the Outer Oval Office, Jan 15, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
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  16. The White House
    Tuesday
    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 on January 19th: http://action.2013pic.org/service
    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 on January 19th: http://action.2013pic.org/service
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  17. The White House
    Tuesday
    Photo of the Day: President Obama and Vice President Biden hold a policy meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Jan. 14, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama and Vice President Biden hold a policy meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Jan. 14, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
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  18. The White House shared 2013 Presidential Inauguration's photo.
    January 14
    Check out the Official Inaugural 2013 app: http://bit.ly/WW9Zky
    Looking to stay connected to everything happening during the 57th Presidential Inauguration? All you need is your smartphone: http://bit.ly/WW9Zky
    Photo: Looking to stay connected to everything happening during the 57th Presidential Inauguration? All you need is your smartphone: http://bit.ly/WW9Zky
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  19. The White House
    January 14
    "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." —President Obama on the debt ceiling: http://wh.gov/EWm8
    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." —President Obama on the debt ceiling: http://wh.gov/EWm8
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  20. The White House
    January 14
    "Raising the debt ceiling doesn’t authorize more spending; it simply allows the country to pay for spending that Congress has already committed to...So while I am willing to compromise and find common ground over how to reduce our deficits,... America cannot afford another debate with this Congress about whether or not they should pay the bills they’ve already racked up." —President Obama during today's press conference. Watch now: http://wh.gov/liveSee More
    Photo: "Raising the debt ceiling doesn’t authorize more spending; it simply allows the country to pay for spending that Congress has already committed to...So while I am willing to compromise and find common ground over how to reduce our deficits, America cannot afford another debate with this Congress about whether or not they should pay the bills they’ve already racked up." —President Obama during today's press conference. Watch now: http://wh.gov/live
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  21. The White House
    January 14
    Today, President Obama will hold the last press conference of his first term in the East Room. Watch live at 11:15 a.m. ET on facebook at White House Live and at http://wh.gov/live
    Photo: Today, President Obama will hold the last press conference of his first term in the East Room. Watch live at 11:15 a.m. ET on facebook at White House Live and at http://wh.gov/live
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  22. The White House shared a link.
    January 13
    "This spring, Afghan forces will take the lead for security across the entire country, and our troops will shift to a support role. In the coming months, I’ll announce the next phase of our drawdown. And by the end of next year, America’s war in Afghanistan will be over." —President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/PehU
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  23. The White House
    January 12
    Photo of the Day: President Obama and Ambassador Capricia Marshall, Chief of Protocol, wave to President Karzai of Afghanistan as he departs the White House, Jan. 11, 2013: http://wh.gov/Peo0
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama and Ambassador Capricia Marshall, Chief of Protocol, wave to President Karzai of Afghanistan as he departs the White House, Jan. 11, 2013: http://wh.gov/Peo0
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  24. The White House shared a link.
    January 12
    "This remains a very difficult mission. The work ahead will not be easy. Our forces are still in harm’s way. But make no mistake – our path is clear, and we are moving forward. Because after more than a decade of war, the nation we need to rebuild is our own." —President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/PehU
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  25. The White House
    January 11
    "Make no mistake—our path is clear and we’re moving forward. Every day, more Afghans are stepping up and taking responsibility for their own security. As they do, our troops will come home, and next year this long war will come to a responsible end." —President Obama at joint press conference with President Karzai of Afghanistan: http://wh.gov/Peo0
    Photo: "Make no mistake—our path is clear and we’re moving forward. Every day, more Afghans are stepping up and taking responsibility for their own security. As they do, our troops will come home, and next year this long war will come to a responsible end." —President Obama at joint press conference with President Karzai of Afghanistan: http://wh.gov/Peo0
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  26. The White House shared a link.
    January 11
    West Wing Week: Get the latest on the tax deal, President Obama's Cabinet nominations and Vice President Biden's meetings on ways to reduce gun violence: http://wh.gov/PLtg
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  27. The White House
    January 11
    Photo of the Day: President Obama talks with Felicia Escobar, Senior Policy Director for Immigration, and Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, after meeting with advisors in the Roosevelt Room, Jan. 10, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama talks with Felicia Escobar, Senior Policy Director for Immigration, and Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, after meeting with advisors in the Roosevelt Room, Jan. 10, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
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  28. The White House
    January 10
    On January 19th, join President Obama in participating in a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find a service opportunity near you: http://action.2013pic.org/service
    Photo: On January 19th, join President Obama in participating in a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find a service opportunity near you: http://action.2013pic.org/service
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  29. The White House
    January 10
    President Obama on Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew: "In the words of one former senator, 'Having Lew on your team is the equivalent as a coach of having the luxury of putting somebody at almost any position and knowing he will do well.' And I could not agree more. So I hope the Senate will confirm him as quickly as possible." http://wh.gov/PsZp
    Photo: President Obama on Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew: "In the words of one former senator, 'Having Lew on your team is the equivalent as a coach of having the luxury of putting somebody at almost any position and knowing he will do well.' And I could not agree more. So I hope the Senate will confirm him as quickly as possible." http://wh.gov/PsZp
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  30. The White House
    January 10
    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
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  31. The White House
    January 9
    2012 in Photos: The President & First Lady smooch for the "Kiss Cam" while attending a basketball game in Washington, DC: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
    Photo: 2012 in Photos: The President & First Lady smooch for the "Kiss Cam" while attending a basketball game in Washington, DC: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
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  32. The White House
    January 9
    Photo of the Day: President Obama meets with senior advisors in the Oval Office, Jan. 8, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama meets with senior advisors in the Oval Office, Jan. 8, 2013: http://wh.gov/photos
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  33. The White House
    January 8
    2012 in Photos: President Obama throws a football at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears. Check out more photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
    Photo: 2012 in Photos: President Obama throws a football at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears. Check out more photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
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  34. The White House
    January 8
    Photo of the Day: President Obama shakes hands with former Senator Chuck Hagel after nominating him as Secretary of Defense in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 7, 2013: http://wh.gov/PKPX
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama shakes hands with former Senator Chuck Hagel after nominating him as Secretary of Defense in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 7, 2013: http://wh.gov/PKPX
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  35. The White House
    January 7
    "Anyone want to try a piece of my strawberry pie?" —President Obama during a stop at Kozy Corners restaurant in Oak Harbor, Ohio. See more of 2012 in photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
    Photo: "Anyone want to try a piece of my strawberry pie?" —President Obama during a stop at Kozy Corners restaurant in Oak Harbor, Ohio. See more of 2012 in photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
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  36. The White House
    January 7
    "To help meet the challenges of our time, I’m proud to announce my choice for two key members of my national security team — Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense and John Brennan for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency." —President Obama: http://wh.gov/PKPX
    Photo: "To help meet the challenges of our time, I’m proud to announce my choice for two key members of my national security team — Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense and John Brennan for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency." —President Obama: http://wh.gov/PKPX
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  37. The White House
    January 7
    On January 19th, join President Obama in participating in a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find an event near you: http://www.allforgood.org/
    Photo: On January 19th, join President Obama in participating in a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find an event near you: http://www.allforgood.org
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  38. The White House
    January 6
    2012 in Photos: President Obama gets a hug from 3-year-old Arianna in the Oval Office. Check out more photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
    Photo: 2012 in Photos: President Obama gets a hug from 3-year-old Arianna in the Oval Office. Check out more photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
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  39. The White House
    January 6
    "If we focus on the interests of our country above the interests of party, I’m convinced we can cut spending and raise revenue in a manner that reduces our deficit and protects the middle class. And we can step up to meet the important business that awaits us this year." —President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/U7Zc
    Photo: "If we focus on the interests of our country above the interests of party, I’m convinced we can cut spending and raise revenue in a manner that reduces our deficit and protects the middle class. And we can step up to meet the important business that awaits us this year." —President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/U7Zc
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  40. The White House
    January 5
    What's in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012? Find out in the latest White House White Board: http://wh.gov/UsWR
    Photo: What's in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012? Find out in the latest White House White Board: http://wh.gov/UsWR
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  41. The White House
    January 5
    2012 in Photos: President Obama and the First Lady attend the wedding of Valerie Jarrett's daughter in Chicago. Check out more photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
    Photo: 2012 in Photos: President Obama and the First Lady attend the wedding of Valerie Jarrett's daughter in Chicago. Check out more photos: http://wh.gov/2012-photos
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  42. The White House shared a link.
    January 5
    "Over the past year, as I traveled across the country campaigning for this office, I told you that if I was fortunate enough to be re-elected, I’d work to change a tax code that too often benefited the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. This week, we did that." —President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/U7Zc
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  45. The White House
    January 4
    While there’s still more work to do, today’s jobs numbers show that as a nation we’re moving forward: http://wh.gov/UwOQ
    Photo: While there’s still more work to do, today’s jobs numbers show that as a nation we’re moving forward: http://wh.gov/UwOQ
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  46. The White House
    January 3
    Year in Review: The top White House tweets of 2012: http://wh.gov/Uyg0
    Photo: Year in Review: The top White House tweets of 2012: http://wh.gov/Uyg0
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  47. The White House updated their cover photo.
    January 3
    2012 in Photos: A view from behind President Obama's chair during a Cabinet meeting, July 26, 2012: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDsATbx
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  48. The White House
    January 2
    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
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  49. The White House
    January 2
    "Under this law, more than 98% of Americans and 97% of small businesses will not see their income taxes go up. Millions of families will continue to receive tax credits to help raise their kids and send them to college...and 2 million Ameri...cans who are out of work but out there looking, pounding the pavement every day, are going to continue to receive unemployment benefits." —President Obama

    What you need to know about the bipartisan tax agreement: http://wh.gov/UKS1    See More
    Photo: "Under this law, more than 98% of Americans and 97% of small businesses will not see their income taxes go up. Millions of families will continue to receive tax credits to help raise their kids and send them to college...and 2 million Americans who are out of work but out there looking, pounding the pavement every day, are going to continue to receive unemployment benefits." —President Obama What you need to know about the bipartisan tax agreement: http://wh.gov/UKS1
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  50. The White House shared a link.
    January 1
    "A central promise of my campaign for President was to change the tax code that was too skewed towards the wealthy at the expense of working middle-class Americans. Tonight we've done that." —President Obama, http://wh.gov/UKS1
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  51. The White House shared a link.
    January 1
    At 11:20 p.m. ET, President Obama will deliver a statement from the Press Briefing Room of the White House. Watch live: http://wh.gov/live
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  52. The White House shared a link.
    December 31, 2012
    Happening now: President Obama delivers remarks about the fiscal cliff at an event with middle-class Americans. Watch live on Facebook at White House Live or http://wh.gov/live
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  53. The White House
    December 29, 2012
    Photo of the Day: President Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office, Dec. 28, 2012: http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office, Dec. 28, 2012: http://wh.gov/photos
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  54. The White House shared a link.
    December 29, 2012
    "In just a couple days, the law says that every American’s tax rates are going up…It would hurt middle-class families, and it would hurt the businesses that depend on your spending. And Congress can prevent it from happening, if they act now." —President Obama: http://wh.gov/QumQ
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  56. The White House shared a link.
    December 29, 2012
    "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." -President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/QumQ
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