Saturday, August 17, 2013

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Working to Implement the Affordable Care Act

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West Wing Week: 08/16/13 or "Summer Mailbag: A Break from Tradition"

This week, we broke from tradition a bit and took to our social media networks to ask our followers about what they would like to know about everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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The AGOA Forum: Promoting Sustainable Growth in Africa through Trade and Technology

U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman and senior members of the President’s economic team joined trade ministers, civil society, and business leaders from across sub-Saharan Africa in Ethiopia for the AGOA Forum.

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One Year Anniversary of Implementation of Deferred Action Policy for DREAMers

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2013-08-17 16:32:31 (M6.1) SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE -34.9 54.1 (442af)

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M6.1 - SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE

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Magnitude 6.1
Date-Time
  • 17 Aug 2013 16:32:31 UTC
  • 17 Aug 2013 20:32:31 near epicenter
  • 17 Aug 2013 06:32:31 standard time in your timezone
Location 34.884S 54.067E
Depth 10 km
Distances
  • 1286 km (797 mi) SSE of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar
  • 1318 km (817 mi) SSE of Amboasary, Madagascar
  • 1323 km (820 mi) SSE of Ambovombe, Madagascar
  • 1345 km (833 mi) SE of Tsiombe, Madagascar
  • 1557 km (965 mi) S of Saint-Denis, Reunion
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 16.2 km; Vertical 2.8 km
Parameters Nph = 51; Dmin = 1650.6 km; Rmss = 0.94 seconds; Gp = 31°
Version = 7
Event ID us b000j5ki

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Voluntary Recall of Limited Lots of Maple Almond Butter Jars and Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Jars

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Friday, August 16, 2013

HOMECOMING EMBRACE

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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Harris embraces his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Aug. 7, 2013. Harris is the Gold crew operations officer for the littoral combat ship USS Freedom. The ship's Blue crew relieved its Gold crew midway through the ship's maiden deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.
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TACTICAL LOAD

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Army Spc. Roger Lewis carries Pfc. Jeremy McCrae to an extraction point during tactical training on Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Aug. 13, 2013. In a real-life situation, casualties are carried to an extraction point where they can be evacuated to receive medical aid. Lewis and McCrae are infantrymen assigned to Company C, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard."
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NIGHT VISION

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As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army Pfc. Jared Dinkel conducts marksmanship training on Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Aug. 11, 2013. Dinkel is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
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FLASHLIGHT INSPECTION

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael C. Doucette inspects a KC-130J Hercules aircraft on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Aug. 15, 2013.Doucette is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.
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You made this happen

 

Hey guys --

Because of you, Washington accomplished something big.

After rates on new student loans doubled on July 1st, a group of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle came together to help solve the problem. The compromise keeps rates low for students, guaranteeing that borrowers can lock in low rates currently available, and capping rate increases in the future.

Last Friday, President Obama signed that bill into law.

And we have you to thank for it. It happened because you raised your voices, and Washington saw how much you cared about this issue.

Now, the typical undergraduate will save about $1,500 on new loans this year. And that's incredibly important for the sophomore waiting tables to pay tuition, or the senior working in her college library to help make ends meet.

So when President Obama signed the bill last week, there were students on hand to talk about what this meant for them. It's a powerful thing to watch.

Check out this video of students telling their stories, then share it so that others know how important this issue is, too.

This was your victory. You took to Facebook and Twitter, you told your friends, and you made your voice so loud and clear that you couldn't be ignored. You got it done.

But even with this success, we need to make sure more Americans have access to higher education -- that young Americans are preparing for the kinds of jobs we need in a 21st century economy, and aren't saddled with mountains of debt while they do it.

A college education is so critical for success -- a lesson I learned from my parents, who worked hard every day to make sure I had the opportunity to excel. It's a lesson that rang true for me as ever when I watched these young students tell their stories.

I hope you'll take a minute to watch, too:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/share/big-win-for-students

Thanks!

Cecilia

Cecilia Muñoz
Director, Domestic Policy Council
The White House
@Cecilia44

P.S. -- Next week, President Obama will be speaking about how we can keep college costs down and ensure increased access to higher education. Stay tuned for more.

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PUSHUP POWER

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A soldier competes in a pushup contest while participating in Operation Sustainment Warrior during the Sustainer Olympics on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 15, 2013. The 77th Sustainment Brigade hosts the operation to provide training that focuses on maintaining warrior skills and enhancing individual readiness.
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It's Mailbag Day!

This week, we took to our social media networks where our followers asked us about everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Wondering what the typical day is like, or what we do with all of the kitchen garden's honey? You'll have to watch to find out.

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President Obama Calls for an End to Violence in Egypt

President Obama issued a statement on the unfolding situation in Egypt and called for an end to violence.

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Being Biden: Remembering Father Roberto Balducelli

"Every once and a while someone comes along in a community that literally transforms a community—and that's exactly what Father Roberto Balducelli did," said the Vice President in the latest edition of Being Biden. 'Father Roberto' passed away last week, on the eve of his 100th birthday. The Vice President was among the hundreds who gathered at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilmington to remember Balducelli's life.

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One Year Anniversary of Implementation of Deferred Action Policy for DREAMers

One year ago today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began implementing a policy that makes our immigration system more representative of our values as a nation. On this day, DHS began accepting requests for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – a policy that provides young people who were brought to the United States as children with temporary protection from deportation if they can demonstrate that they meet several criteria.

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RED FLAG REFUELING

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft, below, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for its refueling during Red Flag-Alaska 13-3, a series of exercises over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Aug. 14, 2013. The exercises provide offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and employment training for large forces in a simulated combat environment.
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COLLECTING WATER

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A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collects water from a reservoir while fighting a wildfire in Summit County, Utah, Aug. 15, 2013. The helicopter is assigned to Utah Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment.
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SPRINKLER SPLASH

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A U.S. sailor aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown helps test a sprinkler on the USS Germantown in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2013. The Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group. With embarked U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit , it is conducting routine, joint-force operations.
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WILDFIRE WATER

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A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter drops water on a wildfire in Summit County, Utah, Aug. 15, 2013. The helicopter is assigned to Utah Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment.
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PREVENTION INITIATIVES

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Pentagon Press Secretary George Little discusses new initiatives to prevent sexual assault during a briefing with reporters at the Pentagon, Aug. 15, 2013. Jessica L. Wright, acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, and Army Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, director of the Joint Staff, participated in the event.
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Whole Foods Market Recalls Sour Cherry and Blueberry Crostatas Due to Undeclared Allergen

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Whole Foods Market’s Northern California region is recalling its sour cherry and blueberry crostatas due to use of an egg wash that was undeclared on the product label. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

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Clarification to News Release Issued on August 9th Specialty Compounding, LLC Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Unexpired Sterile Products Due to Reports of Adverse Events

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08/15/2013 08:47 PM EDT

Specialty Compounding, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile medications within expiry. Note: an earlier version of this news release indicated that the recall applied to all unexpired sterile compounded products dispensed since May 9, 2013; however, the recall applies to any sterile medication that has not reached its expiration date, including all strengths and dosage forms.

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Thursday, August 15, 2013

2013-08-16 02:31:07 UPDATED: (M6.5) COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND -41.8 174.1 (442af)

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M6.5 - COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND

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Magnitude 6.5
Date-Time
  • 16 Aug 2013 02:31:07 UTC
  • 16 Aug 2013 14:31:07 near epicenter
  • 15 Aug 2013 16:31:07 standard time in your timezone
Location 41.767S 174.061E
Depth 10 km
Distances
  • 29 km (17 mi) SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand
  • 77 km (47 mi) SW of Karori, New Zealand
  • 80 km (49 mi) SW of Wellington, New Zealand
  • 84 km (52 mi) SE of Nelson, New Zealand
  • 87 km (53 mi) ESE of Richmond, New Zealand
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 10.7 km; Vertical 3.0 km
Parameters Nph = 24; Dmin = 13.7 km; Rmss = 1.02 seconds; Gp = 126°
Version = B
Event ID us b000j4iz ***This event has been revised.

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2013-08-16 02:31:10 UPDATED: (M6.8) SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND -41.8 173.8 (442af)

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M6.8 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

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Magnitude 6.8
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  • 16 Aug 2013 02:31:10 UTC
  • 16 Aug 2013 14:31:10 near epicenter
  • 15 Aug 2013 16:31:10 standard time in your timezone
Location 41.751S 173.833E
Depth 10 km
Distances
  • 27 km (16 mi) SSW of Blenheim, New Zealand
  • 69 km (42 mi) SE of Nelson, New Zealand
  • 71 km (44 mi) SE of Richmond, New Zealand
  • 91 km (56 mi) SW of Karori, New Zealand
  • 94 km (58 mi) WSW of Wellington, New Zealand
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 12.8 km; Vertical 4.1 km
Parameters Nph = 70; Dmin = 70.4 km; Rmss = 1.22 seconds; Gp = 61°
Version = 7
Event ID us b000j4iz

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REALISTIC EXERCISE

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SNIPER TRAINING

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An Army sniper team participates in a training exercise on Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 14, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the New Jersey Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
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