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Apr 30, 2012 by whitehouse
President Obama speaks at the Building and Construction Trades Department Conference about creating good jobs for American workers, who can help our economy grow by rebuilding our nation’s roads, bridges, train tracks, and airports. April 30, 2012
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Apr 28, 2012 by whitehouse
President Obama at the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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Apr 28, 2012 by whitehouse
President Obama discusses a new Executive Order designed to crack down on the bad actors who prey on our veterans and service members considering higher education .
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Apr 25, 2012 by whitehouse
President Obama discusses the importance of a college education and why higher education should be affordable for all students willing to work hard, and calls on Congress to stop interest rates on federal Stafford loans from doubling in July. April 24, 2012
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