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President Obama highlights the devastating impact of automatic budget cuts on jobs and middle class families if Congressional Republicans fail to compromise to avert the sequester. February 26, 2013.
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Tag Archives: National Governors Association
The First Lady and Dr. Biden Speak to the National Governors Association.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden speak to governors about the importance of offering more assistance for military spouses seeking to transfer their professional licenses or certifications when they move from state to state. February 25, 2013.
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Working Together to Reignite America’s Economic Engine
In a meeting with governors from across the country today at the White House, President Obama stressed the need for bipartisan cooperation, and pressed the leaders in attendance to work together with their partners in Washington to put the focus back on the next generation, rather than the next election.
Read more about President Obama’s remarks.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks and participates in a Q&A during a meeting with the National Governors Association (NGA) in the State Dining Room of the White House, Feb. 25, 2013 (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:
First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Governors of all 50 States to Ease Service Members Transition to Civilian Work Force Mrs. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden call on state leaders to streamline credentialing and licensing for service members, veterans and their spouses.
Weekly Address: Congress Must Act Now to Stop the Sequester President Obama urges Congress to stop the sequester — the harmful automatic cuts that threaten thousands of jobs and affect our national security from taking effect on March 1.
What Is the Sequester? Have questions about what the sequester is, and why American families and our national economy face the threat of harmful budget cuts? Check out this explainer for some background.
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