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May 23 2009

C-SPAN Interview 05-23-09

Posted by Len on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm CT in Politics

President Obama sat down with C-SPAN political editor Steve Scully for a fairly far-reaching interview in the White House yesterday afternoon. They covered a number of interesting topics, including the forthcoming Supreme Court nominee (we should know who it is within a week or two), health care, the automobile industry, his governing philosophy and family life in the White House. The interview aired this morning.

Watch the interview here. The transcript follows the break.

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May 23 2009

Weekly Address 05-23-09

Posted by Len on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 10:29 am CT in Politics

From the White House blog:

On this Memorial Day weekend, President Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women – particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice – and their families.

Watch the video of the President’s address below or read the full text, as prepared for delivery, after the break.

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