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Interfaith Service for Bombing Victims in Boston

President Obama speaks at an interfaith service to remember the wounded and the killed in Monday's bombing incident at the Boston Marathon. The president cancelled...
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President Obama: "This Was a Shameful Day for Washington"

Following the defeat of a series of gun-control amendment votes in the Senate, including the Manchin-Toomey Amendment to expand background checks, the President makes a...
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White House Briefing with Press Secretary Jay Carney

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney holds his daily briefing at the White House. Questions from the media include the letter addressed to the President...
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White House Reacts to Boston Marathon Bombing

President Obama delivers a statement from the White House on the Boston Marathon bombings which took place Monday afternoon. He announces that the FBI is...
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White House Flag Lowered to Half Staff

The flag at the White House was lowered to half staff in honor of the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon the previous...
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Presidential Remarks on Boston Marathon Bombing

President Obama speaks to reporters about bomb explosions that detonated near the finish line of the Boston marathon earlier in the day.
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President Obama on Boston Marathon Bombing

President Obama speaks to the nation about the bombing that took place Monday afternoon during the Boston marathon, killing three and leaving dozens injured.
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Weekly Presidential Address

Francine Wheeler deliveres the weekly presidential address. She talks about her six-year old son Ben, who was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. She urges the...
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White House Briefing

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White House Daily Briefing on Gun Control Legislation

In this portion of the daily White House briefing Press Secretary Jay Carney said that President Obama credited the parents of the victims of the...
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Medal of Honor Ceremony

President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army chaplain Captain Emil J. Kapaun
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White House Releases FY2014 Budget Request

The Office of Management and Budget's Acting Director Jeffrey Zients appears with three other top finance advisers to discuss the President's FY 2014 Budget. The...
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President Obama Remarks on FY 2014 Budget Request

Speaking from the white House, President Obama delivers a statement on his FY 2014 Budget Request. Later in the evening, the President meets with 12...
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White House Daily Briefing

Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses reporters' questions at a White House Briefing.
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Gun Violence Prevention

Vice President Biden and Attorney General Holder speak to reporters about efforts to reduce gun violence.
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President Obama Discusses Gun Legislation in Conn.

President Obama travels to the University of Hartford in Connecticut, Monday, for a speech on gun control. Conn. has passed strict gun control laws in...
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White House Daily Briefing

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney answers reporters' questions at a White House briefing.
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Weekly Presidential Address

President Obama delivered his weekly address. He talked about the budget deal that he had again offered to Republicans.
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White House Easter Prayer Breakfast

President Obama and Vice President Biden spoke at an Easter prayer breakfast in the East Room. President Obama talked about his recent visit to Jerusalem...
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Pres. Obama Pushes Gun Legislation in Denver

President Obama travels to Denver, Wednesday, where he continues his call on Congress to pass measures to reduce gun violence. Along with public remarks, he...