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BarackObama

  1. Go behind the scenes in the fight for campaign finance reform and at yesterday's appearance on The View. http://j.mp/atXbqL about 18 hours ago via HootSuite
  2. Speaking at a Hamtramck GM plant that recently stayed open during a scheduled production shutdown. Listen live: http://wh.gov/live. about 20 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. Delivering remarks after touring the Chrysler auto plant in Detroit. Listen live at 12:15 pm ET. http://wh.gov/live about 21 hours ago via HootSuite
  4. Speaking about education reform at the National Urban League 100th Anniversary Convention. Watch live at 10:05 a.m. ET. http://wh.gov/live 6:50 AM Jul 29th via HootSuite
  5. HealthCare.gov offers simple tools to help you take your health care into your own hands. http://j.mp/9NxeMA 2:05 PM Jul 28th via HootSuite
  6. Republican leadership is once again using every tactic they can to prevent the DISCLOSE Act from even coming up for a vote. http://j.mp/a-9U 12:51 PM Jul 28th via HootSuite
  7. The Americans with Disabilities Act was a historic milestone in the journey to equality, but there is more to do. http://j.mp/bA4pLT 11:41 AM Jul 28th via HootSuite
  8. In ways big and small, we are ushering in a new era of open and accountable government. http://j.mp/btrjdz 3:33 PM Jul 27th via HootSuite
  9. A vote against the DISCLOSE Act is a vote to allow corporate and special-interest takeovers of our elections. http://j.mp/aS2qqd 10:20 AM Jul 27th via HootSuite
  10. Delivering a statement after meeting with congressional leaders from both parties. Watch live at noon ET. http://wh.gov/live 8:55 AM Jul 27th via HootSuite
  11. In ways large and small, we’ve begun to deliver on the change you fought so hard for, but we can’t afford to slide back. http://j.mp/bGrBKG 4:17 PM Jul 26th via HootSuite
  12. The voices of millions of Americans shouldn’t be drowned out by millions of dollars in secret, special-interest advertising. 1:49 PM Jul 26th via HootSuite
  13. Republican plans for the economy will take us backward at a time when we need to keep America moving forward. http://j.mp/cL2Ae7 9:43 AM Jul 26th via HootSuite
  14. Get an exclusive look at Prime Minister Cameron’s visit, watch the unemployment benefits bill signing, and more. http://j.mp/d94ibj 9:04 AM Jul 23rd via web
  15. Americans who are fighting to find good jobs and support their families will get the support they need during these tough economic times. 5:43 PM Jul 22nd via web
  16. I thank the senators who stood on the side of working families and voted to extend the unemployment insurance that is critical to millions. 8:11 PM Jul 21st via web
  17. Learn more about how the new law will hold Wall Street accountable and provide the strongest consumer protections ever. http://j.mp/bLlPRT 9:40 AM Jul 21st via web
  18. Here are 10 things you should expect from Wall Street reform: http://j.mp/bEn3u9. 7:27 AM Jul 21st via web
  19. Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote is a bipartisan affirmation of Elena Kagan's strong performance during her confirmation hearings. 11:32 AM Jul 20th via web
  20. Holding a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron. Watch live at 2 pm ET. http://wh.gov/live 10:44 AM Jul 20th via web