Saturday, February 16, 2013

Weekly Address: Following the President’s Plan for a Strong Middle Class

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Weekly Address: Following the President’s Plan for a Strong Middle Class

In this week’s address, President Obama calls for quick action on the proposals he made during the State of the Union to grow our economy and create jobs, including making America a magnet for manufacturing, strengthening our education system through high-quality preschool for every child, and raising the minimum wage.

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In Case You Missed It

Here’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov:

State of the Union: On Tuesday, President Obama provided his vision for the country in the State of the Union address. President Obama said our generation’s challenge is “to reignite the true engine of America’s economic growth – a rising, thriving middle class.”

The President looks to grow the middle class through balanced deficit reduction, education reform, comprehensive immigration reform, and manufacturing among others.

If you missed the speech or want to see the address again view our enhanced broadcast with easy-to-read charts, infographics, and statistics. While on our page share your thoughts from the Tuesday speech through the Citizens Response tool, which allows you to actually go line by line and share with others from across the country what touched you the most.

You can read the President’s full remarks here and listen to the audio here.

President Obama on the Road: After the State of the Union, President Obama traveled to Arden, NC on Wednesday and Decatur, GA on Thursday to advance his agenda for the second term.

After touring the Linamar Corporation auto-parts plant, the President cited the significant role manufacturing plays in a thriving economy. “And I believe we attract new jobs to America by investing in new sources of energy and new infrastructure and the next generation of high-wage, high-tech American manufacturing,” touted President Obama. “I believe in manufacturing.  I think it makes our country stronger.”

After weighing in on manufacturing, President Obama discussed another vital part of our economy, education. At Decatur Community Recreation Center, President Obama pushed for high-quality preschool for every child in America. The President believes it is critical to give every American child a fair shot and this should begin at the earliest ages.

“I am so proud of every single teacher who is here who has dedicated their lives to making sure those kids get a good start in life,” said President Obama.  “I want to make sure that I’m helping, and I want to make sure that the country is behind you every step of the way.”

The Medal of Honor: On Monday, President Obama awarded Army Staff Sargent Clinton Romesha the Medal of Honor for “acts of gallantry and intrepidity” and serving his Nation “above and beyond the call of duty.” President Obama shared the country’s gratitude through his remarks of Romesha. “When I called Clint to tell him that he would receive this medal, he said he was honored, but he also said, it wasn't just me out there, it was a team effort.”

VP Biden in Philly: On Monday, Vice President Biden traveled to Philadelphia for a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials on gun violence. The Philadelphia trip was one of many as the Administration is working hard to protect our children and our communities through common-sense gun legislation.

At the session, the Vice President pledged to put 15,000 police officers on the street, while also pressing for assault weapons ban and background checks for gun buyers. Download the President’s plan to reduce gun violence here.

POTUS Google+ Hangout: On Thursday, President Obama joined Americans from across the country in the latest “Fireside Hangout.” Speaking from the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing, the discussion revolved around his State of the Union address from Tuesday night.

The President fielded questions from gun violence to immigration. The discussion was not all policy as the President happily discussed Valentine’s Day etiquette and baby names for a child.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

2013-02-16 05:16:18 (Mwp 6.0) OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. -36.1 178.0 (442af)

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6.0 - OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

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Magnitude 6.0
Date-Time
  • 16 Feb 2013 05:16:18 UTC
  • 16 Feb 2013 17:16:18 near epicenter
  • 15 Feb 2013 19:16:18 standard time in your timezone
Location 36.130S 178.045E
Depth 204 km
Distances
  • 271 km (168 miles) NE (36 degrees) of Rotorua, New Zealand
  • 282 km (175 miles) N (1 degrees) of Gisborne, New Zealand
  • 304 km (189 miles) ENE (75 degrees) of Auckland, New Zealand
  • 639 km (397 miles) NNE (27 degrees) of WELLINGTON, New Zealand
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 16.4 km; Vertical 9.3 km
Parameters Nph = 214; Dmin = 161.6 km; Rmss = 1.16 seconds; Gp = 52°
Version = B
Event ID us c000f8cd

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2013-02-16 04:37:36 (Mwb 6.2) MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES 5.8 125.8 (442af)

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Magnitude 6.2
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  • 16 Feb 2013 04:37:36 UTC
  • 16 Feb 2013 12:37:36 near epicenter
  • 15 Feb 2013 18:37:36 standard time in your timezone
Location 5.759N 125.838E
Depth 98 km
Distances
  • 83 km (51 miles) ESE (119 degrees) of General Santos, Mindanao, Philippines
  • 149 km (93 miles) S (171 degrees) of Davao, Mindanao, Philippines
  • 240 km (149 miles) SE (133 degrees) of Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines
  • 975 km (606 miles) W (260 degrees) of KOROR, Palau
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 14.6 km; Vertical 8.5 km
Parameters Nph = 239; Dmin = 148.2 km; Rmss = 1.40 seconds; Gp = 33°
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SHARING A MEAL

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02/15/2013 07:47 PM CST

U.S. and Thai soldiers share a meal after learning various Thai infantry tactics during Exercise Cobra Gold 2013 on Camp Akatosrot in Phitsanulok province,Thailand, Feb. 15, 2013. As the largest multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region, Cobra Gold provides an opportunity for the United States, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia to maintain relationships and enhance interoperability.
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JUNGLE OBJECTIVE

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U.S. Marines and sailors move through the jungle towards their objective during an amphibious assault as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 here, Feb. 14, 2013. The annual exercise aims to improve interoperability between the United States, Thailand and many other participating countries. The Marines are assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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U.S. Marines and members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force participate in Exercise Iron First 2013 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013. The purpose of the bilateral amphibious exercise was to improve interoperability, enhance military-to-military relations and hone individual and small-unit skills for effective crisis response across the Pacific. The Marines are assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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LIGHT WIRES

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U.S. and Thai marines work together to wire ceiling lights for a building under construction at Ban Nam Chiao Elementary School in the Laem Ngop district of Thailand's Trat province, Feb. 4, 2013, as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013.
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COUGH MEDICINE

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02/15/2013 07:09 PM CST

An Afghan girl, right, watches as a U.S. Marine gives her sister cough suppressant in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. Coalition forces held a clinic for women and children in area villages to receive treatment and standard hygiene products.
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COPE NORTH EXERCISE

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02/15/2013 06:49 PM CST

A a KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport refuels a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet while participating in Cope North 13 near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 13, 2013. The F/A-18 Hornet is a fighter designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Cope North is an annual air combat tactics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise to increase the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Australian Air Force.
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OPTIC SCAN

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. William Kavanagh uses the optic lens on his M4 carbine to scan the area in the Kajak district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 8, 2013. Kavanagh, a company executive officer, is assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7.
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"You're a Hero"

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Friday, February 15, 2013
 

"You're a Hero"

This week, the President delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term, and then brought his proposals to a factory in North Carolina and a school in Georgia, presided over a Medal of Honor ceremony, honored the outgoing Secretary of Defense, and hungout on Google Plus.

Check out this week's West Wing Week.

West Wing Week: 02/15/13 or “You’re a Hero”

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

Watch: President Obama Answers Your Questions in a Google+ Hangout
Watch the video of President Obama's hangout, live from the West Wing of the White House.

President Obama: High Quality Pre-K Is "Good Bang for your Educational Buck"
In Georgia, President Obama visits a high-quality preschool where 3-4 year olds are getting the educational support they need to succeed throughout life.

Securing our Nation’s Borders
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano visits the San Diego and El Paso borders.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:00 AM: The President meets with President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy

11:10 AM: The President welcomes the 18 recipients of the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal WhiteHouse.gov/live

12:10 PM: The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews

12:25 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Chicago, Illinois

2:10 PM: The President arrives in Chicago, Illinois

3:45 PM: The President delivers remarks on strengthening the economy WhiteHouse.gov/live

5:30 PM: The President departs Chicago, Illinois

8:00 PM: The President arrives in West Palm Beach, Florida

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JS Pelmini OK Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk And Soy In Potato Dumplings And Potato And Mushroom Dumplings

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02/14/2013 08:42 PM EST

JS Pelmini OK, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Potato Dumplings and Potato and Mushroom Dumplings, because they contain undeclared Milk and Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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AMPI Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Pudding

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02/14/2013 06:29 PM EST

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) of New Ulm, Minn., in cooperation with Gordon Food Service (GFS), is recalling pudding labeled as GFS Lemon Pudding but contains vanilla pudding. Milk is an ingredient in this vanilla pudding.

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

NEW MEDAL

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta receives the first Director's Distinguished Service Medal from CIA Acting Director Michael J. Morell as Panetta pays one final visit to the CIA in McLean, Va., Feb. 14, 2013.
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News from CPSC - Recall

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Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: February 14, 2013

Recall number: 13-121

Name of product: Task*It 1-UP folding step stool

Hazard: The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.

Consumer Contact: Cramer LLC at (800) 366-6700 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cramerinc.com and click on the recall link.

Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Cramer-Recalls-Folding-Step-Stools/

Units: About 6,500

Description: This recall includes grey Task*It 1-UP folding step stools. The stools are plastic and have a 9.5 x 14.5 top step and feature two 11.5 inch legs that fold inward for storage. The top of the folding step stool is covered with black rubber treading imprinted with an asterisk symbol. "1-UP step" is printed on the product packaging. The Task*It name is imprinted on the legs.

Incidents/Injuries: Cramer has received 14 reports of the step stools breaking or cracking. Of the 14 reports, two reported injuries including head, neck and back pain.

Sold at: Office supply stores such as SP Richards, United Stationers and Staples nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for between $30 and $40.

Manufacturer: Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.

Manufactured in: China



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02/14/2013 06:17 PM CST

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta stops to shake a hand as he walks through crowds of cheering Defense Department workers and military members on his last day at the Pentagon, Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta is stepping down as the 23rd defense secretary.
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LAST LOOK

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, his wife, Sylvia, and their dog, Bravo, walk through crowds of cheering Defense Department workers and military members on the secretary's last day at the Pentagon, Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta is stepping down as the 23rd defense secretary.
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Self-Driving Cars -- Science of Innovation

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Sensor-equipped SUV near the Golden Gate bridge

Self-Driving Cars At Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars. His innovative approach to artificial intelligence is what makes these cars such a success.

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