Joplin High School 2012 Graduation

05/20/2012

President Obama delivers the 2012 commencement address

 Joplin High School

May 21, 2012  at  9:15 PM ET

Joplin, MO

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” Langston Hughes, the poet and civil rights activist who knew some tough times, was born here in Joplin. In a poem called “Youth,” he wrote,

We have tomorrow
Bright before us
Like a flame.
Yesterday
A night-gone thing,
A sun-down name.
And dawn-today. Broad arch above the road we came.
We march.

To the people of Joplin, and the class of 2012:

The road has been hard. The day has been long. But we have tomorrow, and so we march. We march, together, and you are leading the way. Congratulations. May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.”

President Obama
Joplin High School 2012 Commencement
5/21/12

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Joplin Day of Unity

May 22, 2012 –   3:00 PM ET

“The Day of Unity is simply that – a day to come together as we are – and recognize the historic year that we’ve been through together,” said Rohr. “As the event committee has said before, we’re not inviting anyone – we’re inviting EVERYONE to be a part of these events.”

On Tuesday, May 22, residents and officials from Duquesne will walk west toward Joplin, starting the Walk of Unity at 2 p.m. CDT from the round-about at 20th Street and Duquesne Road. They will then join a larger group waiting at Wal-Mart,17th and Range Line, to begin their walk at 2:30 p.m. . CDT  Walkers will head west and wind through the path of the tornado until reaching the final destination set at Cunningham Park.

The Day of Unity Program begins at approximately 5:15 p.m. . CDT in Cunningham Park. There will be a moment of silence at 5:41 p.m. CDT  for one minute to honor those who died due to the May 22, 2011 tornado. The program consists of remembrance activities of music, prayer, and reflections.

For those who may not be able to participate, Zimmer Radio’s News Talk KZRG will broadcast live updates from the Walk of Unity & the concluding program at Cunningham Park. It will be aired live just as it was one year ago on KZRG. Listeners can turn their radios to FM 102.9 or AM 1310 News Talk KZRG, log on to www.NewsTalkKZRG.com or download the free KZRG app for their Apple or Droid devices to join Joplin in this Day of Unity.

For more information about this event or other activities recognizing the one-year anniversary, go to http://www.joplintornadoanniversary.com.

Joplin’s Inspirational Words: “Remember.  Rejoice.  Rebuild.“

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Barnard College 2012 Graduation & National Peace Officers Memorial Service

05/13/2012
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President Obama delivered the commencement address at Barnard College 

New York,  NY

May 14 at 12:30 PM EST

 Live Braodcast: http://barnard.edu/commencement/webcast

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President Obama Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers- May 15, 2010

National Peace Officers Memorial Service

May 15, 2012
Washington, DC

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Going Forward

05/08/2012

2008

US Economic Meltdown

4.4 Million Jobs Loss

US Economy Spirals Down

2009 -2012

Jan 20, 2012 Senator Barack Obama takes the oath as President Of The United States of America

America starts to recover.

Today America’s auto industry is back.

Our enemy brought to justice by our greatest heroes.

Our troops are home from Iraq.

Instead of losing jobs America is creating jobs.

President Obama believes in America and fights for America.

We have more to do but we are coming back.

Because America’s greatness comes from a strong Middle Class.

Because you don’t quit and neither does he…


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Call Congress to STOP Student Interest Rates from Doubling

04/24/2012

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President Obama is calling on Congress to act before student loan interest rates double for more than 7.4 million students, adding an average of $1000 to their debt.

Having a college education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. While the Obama administration has taken historic steps to provide Americans with a fair shot at an affordable college education, Republicans in Congress have instead prioritized huge new tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. Congress has a chance to take action on what should be an area of bipartisan agreement to prevent this unnecessary and damaging increase in interest rates and give our young people a chance to succeed in the jobs of today and tomorrow.

At a time when the average student loan debt is $25,000 and tuition prices continue to rise, students are borrowing more than ever to complete their degrees.

On July 1, 2012, the interest rates on subsidized Stafford student loans are slated to double from 3.4% to 6.8%. To out-educate our global competitors and make college more affordable, Congress needs to stop the interest rate on these student loans from doubling.

For each year that Congress doesn’t act, students rack up an additional $1,000 in debt over the life of their loans.

Contact your legislator Contact your Congress person to PREVENT Student Interest Rates from doubling on July 1, 2012!!

U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Tweet a Message to Your Representatives #DontDoubleMyRate

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White House Forum on Women and the Economy

04/05/2012

Today, more than ever before, women are a driving force behind the success of the American economy. Expanding economic opportunities for women and ending discriminatory practices is critical to building an economy that restores security for middle class families, one where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, and where everyone who wants to can find a good job.

On April 6th, the White House Council on Women and Girls is hosting a Forum on Women and the Economy. President Obama will deliver remarks at the Forum to highlight ways the Administration has helped create economic security for women and recognizes that women are key to economic growth and competitiveness. Starting at 8:30 AM EDT, the half-day forum will also include a panel discussion with Senior Administration officials, followed by breakout sessions on: Women at Work, Education, Health, Women’s Entrepreneurship, and Violence Against Women and Girls.

People from across the country can watch the event live at www.wh.gov/live. During the Forum, Administration officials will answer questions from a live audience and also take questions submitted through a form on WhiteHouse.gov and via Twitter with the hashtag #WomenEconForum.

As part of today’s Forum the White House released a new report entitled Keeping America’s Women Moving Forward, The Key to an Economy Built to Last, which examines the ways in which the Administration has worked to ensure women’s economic security through all stages of life – from young women furthering their education and beginning their careers, to working women who create jobs and provide for their families, to seniors in retirement or getting ready for retirement. View the report HERE.

Here’s how you can participate:

  • Right now, you can ask the White House your questions about women and the economy through a web form or on Twitter with the hashtag #WomenEconForum
  •  8:45 AM EDT  12:30 PM EDT watch the forum live at wh.gov/live.
  • 10:15 AM EDT President Obama will deliver remarks.
  • Join the discussion live on Twitter and follow what others are saying with the hashtag #WomenEconForum
  • If you miss the live event, the full video will be posted on WhiteHouse.gov

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California Schools & Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012

03/28/2012

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Summary: The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 will make California’s tax system more fair. It is only right to ask the wealthy to pay their fair share.

The following is an email from Gov Jerry Brown:

Earlier this week, a USC/LA Times poll was released that shows my proposed Education and Public Safety Initiative has a good chance of winning in November.

But only if you, and people like you, join the cause.

Please sign the petition

We need to gather 1.2 million signatures by early May to qualify for the ballot (signed document must be received before April 27, 2012).

I really need your support.

Jerry Brown

P.S. – after signing the petition, please forward this message to your friends and encourage them to do the same.

 
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2012 International Summit on the Teaching Profession

03/13/2012
2012 International Summit on the Teaching Profession
U.S. Department of Education to host education leaders from around the world
Second ever summit will focus on innovative practices for teacher preparation and school leader development
March 14-15, 2012 New York City
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OCTOBER 24, 2011 ed.gov

The U.S. Department of Education, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Education International (EI), the global federation of teacher unions, will again join U.S.-based education partners – the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Asia Society, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the National Education Association (NEA), and public broadcaster WNET –to hold the second ever International Summit “Preparing Teachers and Developing School Leaders” on the Teaching Profession in New York City from March 14-15, 2012.

“Collaboration, dialogue and learning from others are key to improving our nation’s education system,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “I look forward to reconvening with leaders of high-performing and rapidly improving education systems to deepen our discussion on how to effectively prepare teachers and develop school leaders – two essential components in providing students with a high-quality education.”

For the entire article: http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-host-education-leaders-around-world-2012-international-s

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Record Judicial Diversity, Record Judicial Delays

01/05/2012

Creating a judicial pool for the 21st Century, one with intellect, fair-mindedness and integrity that resembles the nation that it serves, is a top priority for President Obama and his administration. In fact, the President’s nominations for federal judges embody an unprecedented commitment to expanding the racial, gender and experiential diversity of the men and women who enforce our laws and deliver justice.

Hon. Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice
confirmation date: 8/6/2009

Hon. Elena Kagan, Associate Justice
confirmation date: 8/7/2010

Unfortunately, the delays these nominees are encountering on Capitol Hill are equally unprecedented: earlier this month, the Senate left for its August recess without considering 20 eminently qualified candidates, 16 of whom had passed through the bipartisan Senate Judiciary Committee completely unopposed, a development the Washington Post called “not only frustrating but also destructive” in an editorial published yesterday.

The victims of these delays, of course, are the American citizens who are being denied the fair and timely judicial proceedings they deserve because of the chronic shortage of federal judges on the bench.  Stephen Zack, president of the American Bar Association, told Senate leaders in a recent letter that the abundance of vacant federal judgeships “create strains that will inevitably reduce the quality of our justice system and erode public confidence in the ability of the courts to vindicate constitutional rights or render fair and timely decisions.”

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Broadband.gov

10/27/2011

In February, 2011, President Obama announced details of the “National Wireless Initiative“.

On October 27, 2011, The Federal Communications Commission approved a $4.5 billion broadband Internet fund aimed at giving money to private companies to bring access to rural households.

Learn how the National Broadband Plan is shaping the future of issues that matter to Americans. Get key highlights in the plan about:

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American Jobs Act – Teachers & First Responders

10/18/2011

President Obama is traveling to North Carolina and Virginia talking about his plan to put Americans back to work and keep teachers and emergency responders on the job. He urged Congress to pass his proposal to provide funding to prevent teacher layoffs and keep police officers and firefighters on the job.

The American Jobs Act includes $30 billion in teacher stabilization funds which will support state and local efforts to retain, rehire, and hire educators as well as $5 billion for first responders.

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