President's Weekly Address: Working When Congress Won't Act
05/17/2014

In this week's address, the president discusses actions to expand opportunity for more Americans, with or without the help of Republicans in Congress.

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Obama Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on "To-Do List"

These initiatives will create jobs and restore middle class security.
05/14/2012
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Senator Tim Scott Makes History

Senator Tim Scott makes history as the first Black Senator to represent South Carolina. (Winter 2013)
01/04/2013
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President's Weekly Address: Stop the Sequester

President Obama urges Congress to stop the sequester from taking effect on March 1.
02/26/2013
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Food Assistance Programs Face Cuts

As Congress debates deep cuts from the program formerly known as food stamps, how will needy families survive?
05/24/2013
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President's Weekly Address: Congress Must Help Grow the Economy

President Obama says that the economy is moving in the right direction, but there is still more work to do.
06/03/2013
02:55

What Is the Sequester Trickle-Down?

As Obama works with Congress to end the sequester, Americans continue to cope under new financial strains.
06/07/2013
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The Sequester Trickle-Down: Head Start

Tommy Sheridan, Almeta Keys and a mother speak of the devastating effects the sequester will have on Head Start.
07/09/2013
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President's Weekly Address: Immigration Reform Would Boost Economy

Obama calls on Congress to pass an immigration reform bill that would modernize our immigration system and boost our economy.
07/13/2013
01:36

Women Activists Demand Immigration Reform

Dozens of protesters end up in handcuffs while highlighting the plight of women immigrants.
09/13/2013
05:45

President's Weekly Address: Averting a Government Shutdown

Obama says Republicans in Congress might shut down the government because they are against the Affordable Care Act.
09/30/2013
04:33

President's Weekly Address: End This Government Shutdown

Obama urged the Congress to pass a budget that funds our government, with no partisan strings attached.
10/07/2013
02:21

Furloughed Worker Speaks Out

When Congress battles, workers are caught in the crossfire.
10/16/2013
03:44

President's Weekly Address: Working Together for Americans

Obama said Washington must focus on economic growth, immigration reform, and passing a farm bill to help rural communities.
10/22/2013
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03:59

President's Weekly Address: Ensuring 2014 Is a Year of Action to Grow the Economy

Obama calls 2014 a year of action, which should start with Congress passing emergency unemployment insurance for 1.3 million Americans.
01/13/2014
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President's Weekly Address: Making 2014 a Year of Action to Expand Opportunities for the Middle Class

Obama called on both parties to help make this a breakthrough year for the United States by bringing back more good jobs and expanding opportunities for the middle class.
01/21/2014
03:56

President's Weekly Address: Congress Needs to Act on Minimum Wage

In this week's address, the president highlights small business owners across the country acting to raise wages for their workers, and calls on Congress to give America a raise so more hard-working Americans have the opportunity to get ahead.
04/26/2014
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President's Weekly Address: Working When Congress Won't Act

In this week's address, the president discusses actions to expand opportunity for more Americans, with or without the help of Republicans in Congress.
05/17/2014
04:06

President's Weekly Address: It's Time for Congressional Republicans to Do Their Part

In this week's address, the president recapped his visits with folks who have written him letters about their own American stories, their successes and struggles.
07/14/2014
03:28

President's Weekly Address: The World Is United in the Fight Against ISIL

In this week's address, the President thanked Congress for its strong bipartisan support for efforts to train and equip Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIL.
09/20/2014
03:09

The Election Is Over - Now What?

A new party now controls Congress but all hope is not lost. Andre Showell explains how presidential power still packs a punch.
11/07/2014
01:59

Free College Tuition Could Be Yours Soon

The president wants to make the first two years of community college free to qualified students. Andre Showell has the details of "America's Golden Promise."
01/15/2015
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Rene Marsh Soars as CNN's Aviation Reporter

As a national TV news correspondent, Rene Marsh has had a front-row seat to history. And as BET's Andre Showell reports, she has a new area of expertise to add to her credit.
03/25/2015
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March 2 Justice: March With a Mission

Organizers for the March 2 Justice are doing what hasn't been done before. They're marching from New York to D.C. to promote efforts to end police brutality and improve the criminal justice system.
04/16/2015
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Cori Bush Is Missouri's First Black Woman In Congress

Bush's historic win is not surprising after she defeated incumbent Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr. in the Democratic primary in August.
11/04/2020
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Rep. Cori Bush Shares Details Of Racist Death Threats She's Received

"White supremacist threats on my life have only intensified," Rep. Bush tweeted.
07/27/2021
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After A Century, The U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Emmett Till Antilynching Act Of 2022

In other news, "Emmett Till, A New American Opera" is headed to John Jay College in New York City.
03/09/2022
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