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President Obama continues his call for a return to American values, including fairness and equality, as part of his blueprint for an economy built to last. 

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Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress to Act to Help Responsible Homeowners

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C.

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Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d’Ivoire

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency, unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 of February 7, 2006, with respect to the situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire is to continue in effect beyond February 7, 2012.

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Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d’Ivoire

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Private Residence, Los Angeles, California 1:18 P.M. PST         MRS. OBAMA:  All right!  (Applause.)  All right, this is some good stuff.  This really is.  (Applause.)  Wow.  Thank you all so much.  Please, rest yourselves, because you obviously have been working hard already.  (Laughter.)         Wow, the power of women — and a few brave men, too.  (Laughter.)  It's a good thing.  Thank you so much.  It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with so many fabulous, fabulous women.  And you all brothers are okay, too — the men — men are good, men are good.  (Laughter.)         I want to start by thanking Mattie for that very kind introduction.  But, more importantly, she and Michael have — they have been with us from the way beginning; the "Barack Obama Who?" beginning; the Barack — what?  You want me to write a check for that guy?  (Laughter.)  They were there from the very start, and they have not just been supporters but they have been friends, they have been our encouragers, they have been the handful of people who kind of keep us grounded in ways that I don't think they even really understand.  So I want to take this time to just give them a shoutout of love, because they are just amazing people.  Thank you.  Thank you, guys.  Thank you for opening up your home.  (Applause.)          I've been in L.A.

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Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event — Los Angeles, CA

Release Time:  For Immediate Release NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH, 2012 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION      In America, an alarming number of young people experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse as part of a controlling or violent dating relationship.  The consequences of dating violence — spanning impaired development to physical harm — pose a threat to the health and well-being of teens across our Nation, and it is essential we come together to break the cycle of violence that burdens too many of our sons and daughters.  This month, we recommit to providing critical support and services for victims of dating violence and empowering teens with the tools to cultivate healthy, respectful relationships.      Though we have made substantial progress in the fight to reduce violence against women, dating violence remains a reality for millions of young people.  In a 12 month period, one in 10 high school students nationwide reported they were physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend, and still more experienced verbal or emotional abuse like shaming, bullying, or threats.  Depression, substance abuse, and health complications are among the long-term impacts that may follow in the wake of an abusive relationship.  Tragically, dating violence can also lead to other forms of violence, including sexual assault.  These outcomes are unacceptable, and we must do more to prevent dating violence and ensure the health and safety of our Nation's youth.

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Presidential Proclamation — National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2012

Release Time:  For Immediate Release January 26, 2012 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr

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Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate Regarding the War Powers Act for Somalia

Release Time:  For Immediate Release In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a Blueprint for an America Built to Last , underscoring his commitment to an all-of-the-above approach that develops every available source of American energy. This commitment includes the safe and responsible production of our oil and natural gas resources

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FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint to Make The Most of America’s Energy Resources

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Parklawn Elementary School Alexandria, Virginia 11:32 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, everyone.  Please, sit, rest.  This is exciting.  It is such a pleasure to be here today.  This is an exciting day.

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Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing Cedar Rapids, Iowa 11:47 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  Hello, Iowa!  Hello, Cedar Rapids!  (Applause.)  All right.  Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat.  It is great to be back in Iowa, although it is a little colder here — (laughter) — than it was in Washington.  I want to thank Jeff for the introduction.  It’s good to see your governor, Governor Branstad, and Mayor Corbett.  Outstanding members of the congressional delegation.  All kinds of good friends.  In fact, this whole row here, if I start introducing them, it will make my speech twice as long, but I love these guys.  And it is wonderful to be back here in Iowa.

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Remarks by the President at Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Nevada Senator Harry Reid   “President Obama offered common-sense solutions that will create jobs and put our country on a path to economic fairness. The policies proposed by the President will narrow the inequality gap in our country while making America a leader in clean energy technology, and continue the revival of our manufacturing sector. With millions of middle-class families in Nevada and across America making sacrifices every day, Democrats are united behind the principle that millionaires and billionaires should pay their fair share as well.

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Statements on the President’s State of the Union Address