“If public opinion does not demand change in Congress, it will not change.
President Obama on legislation to prevent gun violence.
Watch: President Obama’s First-Ever Tumblr Q&A
President Obama is answering your questions on education and college affordability in his first-ever Tumblr Q&A today.
Tune in right here at 4 p.m. ET, and make sure to follow us @whitehouse.
Happening now. Watch → http://whitehouse.tumblr.com/
Higher education is the most important investment you can make in your future. But it’s also never been more expensive. That’s why President Obama has pushed for historic investments to make college more affordable.
It’s also why we’re so excited to announce that President Obama will hold his first-ever Tumblr Q&A on Tuesday on education and college affordability – moderated by Tumblr’s founder/CEO David Karp. Here. At the White House.
Tuesday, June 10th. President Obama. Tumblr. Here at the White House. IRL.
“With a kind word and a strong embrace, she had the ability to remind us that we are all God’s children; that we all have something to offer. And while Maya’s day may be done, we take comfort in knowing that her song will continue, ‘flung up to heaven’ – and we celebrate the dawn that Maya Angelou helped bring.”
— President Obama on the passing of Maya Angelou.
Yesterday, the House GOP passed a budget that:
✄’s vital programs
✄’s taxes for millionaires
↑ taxes for middle-class families
Our businesses have added:
- 8.9 million jobs over 49 months
- 2.3 million in the past year
- 192,000 in March
Today we launched an important new White House initiative: The Presidential Council on Beards.
Finding inspiration from today’s visit by the renowned beard enthusiasts from the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, the President has pulled together an experienced, enthusiastic, and well-groomed team of council members to advise him on issues related to beard growth, health, and styles.
President Obama spoke with German Chancellor Merkel today about the situation in Ukraine. They agreed to stay in close touch in the days ahead on steps we can take to support an end to the violence and a political solution that is in the best interests of the Ukrainian people.
Thumbs up: Yesterday, President Obama raised the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $10.10/hour, and called on Congress to do the same for all Americans.
Final touches.
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