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  2. Today, President Obama talked to employees at FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C., after receiving an update on the ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy: http://wh.gov/0kIY
    Photo: Today, President Obama talked to employees at FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C., after receiving an update on the ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy: http://wh.gov/0kIY
  3. President Obama on Hurricane Sandy today: "You need to take this very seriously and follow the instructions of your state and local officials."

    If you or someone you know may be impacted, here are a few tips to get ready: http://wh.gov/0kIY
    Photo: President Obama on Hurricane Sandy today: "You need to take this very seriously and follow the instructions of your state and local officials." 

If you or someone you know may be impacted, here are a few tips to get ready: http://wh.gov/0kIY
  4. "That’s what Wall Street reform is all about – looking out for working families and making sure that everyone is playing by the same rules." -President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/044n
  5. A behind-the-scenes look at this week at 1600 Penn: Cecilia Muñoz reflectes on the Cesar Chavez National Monument, the Vice President & Dr. Biden honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month & more: http://wh.gov/0xr2
  6. Photo: President Obama receives an update on the ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy during a conference call in the Oval Office, Oct. 26, 2012.

    Be prepared for Hurricane Sandy with the latest info and safety tips: http://wh.gov/0Y9c
    Photo: Photo: President Obama receives an update on the ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy during a conference call in the Oval Office, Oct. 26, 2012. 

Be prepared for Hurricane Sandy with the latest info and safety tips: http://wh.gov/0Y9c
  7. Earlier this week, the Naval Observatory was lit pink during a Breast Cancer Awareness Month reception held by Vice President Biden & Dr. Biden for survivors, advocates & women's health groups. http://wh.gov/kLqL
    Photo: Earlier this week, the Naval Observatory was lit pink during a Breast Cancer Awareness Month reception held by Vice President Biden & Dr. Biden for survivors, advocates & women's health groups. http://wh.gov/kLqL
  8. On December 6th, for the 90th time, we'll celebrate the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. Sign up for your chance to join today: http://recreation.gov/
    Photo: On December 6th, for the 90th time, we'll celebrate the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. Sign up for your chance to join today: http://recreation.gov
  9. "The founding values of the United Nations remind us that countries can resolve their differences peacefully, and that all people deserve the chance to seek their own destiny, free from fear and empowered with their most fundamental rights." -President Obama on United Nations Day: http://on.wh.gov/uIsBCY
    Photo: "The founding values of the United Nations remind us that countries can resolve their differences peacefully, and that all people deserve the chance to seek their own destiny, free from fear and empowered with their most fundamental rights." -President Obama on United Nations Day: http://on.wh.gov/uIsBCY
  10. President Obama jokes with host Jay Leno in-between segments of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in Burbank, California. http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: President Obama jokes with host Jay Leno in-between segments of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in Burbank, California. http://wh.gov/photos
  11. President Obama waves as he boards Air Force One in Dayton, Ohio. http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: President Obama waves as he boards Air Force One in Dayton, Ohio. http://wh.gov/photos
  12. A simple act of kindness can mean so much. Say thanks to a military family today: http://wh.gov/joiningforces/message
    Photo: A simple act of kindness can mean so much. Say thanks to a military family today: http://wh.gov/joiningforces/message
  13. Vice President Joe Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden watch the third presidential debate from a hotel room in Toledo, Ohio. http://flic.kr/p/dn5DkA
    Photo: Vice President Joe Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden watch the third presidential debate from a hotel room in Toledo, Ohio. http://flic.kr/p/dn5DkA
  14. Check out the Official White House app for iPhone, iPad & Android. The White House app brings you the latest news, photos and videos, plus live streams of events with President Obama: http://wh.gov/mobile
    Photo: Check out the Official White House app for iPhone, iPad & Android. The White House app brings you the latest news, photos and videos, plus live streams of events with President Obama: http://wh.gov/mobile
  15. President Barack Obama talks with advisor Karen Dunn aboard Marine One en route from Camp David to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 22, 2012. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., is seen in the background. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

    More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: President Barack Obama talks with advisor Karen Dunn aboard Marine One en route from Camp David to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 22, 2012. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., is seen in the background. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
  16. On this day last year, President Obama met with Will Ferrell in the Oval Office to congratulate him on winning the 2011 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. http://flic.kr/p/aByAjY
    Photo: On this day last year, President Obama met with Will Ferrell in the Oval Office to congratulate him on winning the 2011 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. http://flic.kr/p/aByAjY
  17. "We’ve taken action to help responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages...just this year hundreds of thousands of Americans who were stuck in high-interest loans have been able to take advantage of historically low rates and are saving thousands of dollars every year. And now I want every homeowner in America to have that chance." -President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/kTxA
  18. West Wing Week 10/19/12 or "The Power of We": This week, the President reflected on the state of the auto industry, the White House opened its garden to the public for its annual tours, and WH Curator Bill Allman spoke on the history of the Presidential Seal. http://wh.gov/kaCC
  19. Photo of the day: President Barack Obama waves from the Colonnade to visitors as they tour the White House grounds and gardens, Oct. 19, 2012. Members of the public were invited to tour the grounds as part of the 2012 White House Fall Garden Tours. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

    Check out more pics from the 2012 Fall Garden Tours: http://wh.gov/kbwi
    Photo: Photo of the day: President Barack Obama waves from the Colonnade to visitors as they tour the White House grounds and gardens, Oct. 19, 2012. Members of the public were invited to tour the grounds as part of the 2012 White House Fall Garden Tours. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Check out more pics from the 2012 Fall Garden Tours: http://wh.gov/kbwi
  20. Today, the White House has gone purple online for LGBT Spirit Day: http://wh.gov/kYpF
    Photo: Today, the White House has gone purple online for LGBT Spirit Day: http://wh.gov/kYpF
  21. 2012 White House Fall Garden Tours: Tomorrow, 10/19 and Saturday, 10/20, the White House opens its gardens and grounds to visitors from across the country. Want to attend? A limited number of free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis each day starting at 8:00 AM. Get more info: http://wh.gov/Wp3L
  22. Today is the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Learn more about its successes and the challenges that remain protecting our most irreplaceable resource.
  23. Photo of the day: President Barack Obama is interviewed by Jon Stewart during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” at the Comedy Central Studios in New York, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

    More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the day: President Barack Obama is interviewed by Jon Stewart during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” at the Comedy Central Studios in New York, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
  24. Did you know that in 1945, President Harry Truman made a significant change to the Presidential Seal? Go inside the White House with WH Curator Bill Allman to find out what he did to alter this iconic logo: http://wh.gov/kxFQ
  25. It's National Wildlife Refuge Week! Celebrate by attending one of the special events for the public being held at all of the 560 national wildlife refuges from coast to coast. More info: http://wh.gov/k3QD
    Photo: It's National Wildlife Refuge Week! Celebrate by attending one of the special events for the public being held at all of the 560 national wildlife refuges from coast to coast. More info: http://wh.gov/k3QD
  26. United States’ Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius is answering your questions on breast cancer treatment, cancer research, cancer prevention, and what the health care law means for you.
  27. On Saturday and Sunday, the White House gardens were once again open for public tours. Check out a slideshow featuring great pics from visitors, including this one of the White House Kitchen Garden and find out how you can visit this weekend: http://wh.gov/K6kb
    Photo: On Saturday and Sunday, the White House gardens were once again open for public tours. Check out a slideshow featuring great pics from visitors, including this one of the White House Kitchen Garden and find out how you can visit this weekend: http://wh.gov/K6kb
  28. For National Wildlife Refuge Week, the U.S. Department of the Interior is highlighting photos from refuges all across the country.

    To start off, here's a great one from Becharof National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
    Happy National Wildlife Refuge week everyone. We will be highlighting some of our favorite photos from refuges across the country on our Twitter (@Interior), Instagram (@USInterior) and Tumblr (americasgreatoutdoors.tumblr.com) all week long. Be sure to follow those accounts for even more great photos across our public lands.

    To start off, here's a great one from Becharof National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
    Photo: Happy National Wildlife Refuge week everyone. We will be highlighting some of our favorite photos from refuges across the country on our Twitter (@Interior), Instagram (@USInterior) and Tumblr (americasgreatoutdoors.tumblr.com) all week long. Be sure to follow those accounts for even more great photos across our public lands.

To start off, here's a great one from Becharof National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
  29. "Arlen Specter was always a fighter. From his days stamping out corruption as a prosecutor in Philadelphia to his three decades of service in the Senate, Arlen was fiercely independent – never putting party or ideology ahead of the people he was chosen to serve." -President Obama on the passing of Arlen Specter: http://wh.gov/K7qZ
  30. Photo of the day: President Barack Obama walks with Chief of Staff Jack Lew during a break from debate preparations in Williamsburg, Va., Oct. 14, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
    Photo: Photo of the day: President Barack Obama walks with Chief of Staff Jack Lew during a break from debate preparations in Williamsburg, Va., Oct. 14, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
  31. "We refused to throw in the towel and do nothing. We refused to let Detroit go bankrupt. We bet on American workers and American ingenuity, and three years later, that bet is paying off in a big way." -President Obama in his Weekly Address: http://wh.gov/KV8H
  32. 2012 Fall Garden Tours: This weekend, the White House will once again open its gardens and grounds to visitors from across the country. Want to attend? A limited number of free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis each day starting at 8:00 AM. Get more info: http://wh.gov/Wp3L
    Photo: 2012 Fall Garden Tours: This weekend, the White House will once again open its gardens and grounds to visitors from across the country. Want to attend? A limited number of free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis each day starting at 8:00 AM. Get more info: http://wh.gov/Wp3L
  33. West Wing Week: Your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President established a new, national monument in honor of Cesar Chavez, declared Fire Prevention Week, and sat down with Diane Sawyer.
  34. Photo of the Day: President Barack Obama walks with Senior Advisor David Plouffe along the Colonnade of the White House, Oct 11, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

    More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the Day: President Barack Obama walks with Senior Advisor David Plouffe along the Colonnade of the White House, Oct 11, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
  35. Photo of the day: President Barack Obama watches the Vice Presidential debate aboard Air Force One with staff, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, from Florida, Oct. 11, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

    More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: Photo of the day: President Barack Obama watches the Vice Presidential debate aboard Air Force One with staff, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, from Florida, Oct. 11, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
  36. Always wanted to visit the White House? Check out our "Inside the White House" interactive online tour: http://on.wh.gov/JKiJIy
  37. President Barack Obama talks with Alan Krueger, Council of Economic Advisers Chair, left, and Chief of Staff Jack Lew in the Oval Office, Oct. 10, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

    More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
    Photo: President Barack Obama talks with Alan Krueger, Council of Economic Advisers Chair, left, and Chief of Staff Jack Lew in the Oval Office, Oct. 10, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

More pics at http://wh.gov/photos
  38. Happy 4th Birthday, Bo! Check out some highlights from the First Dog's busy year at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: http://wh.gov/KKNv
    Photo: Happy 4th Birthday, Bo! Check out some highlights from the First Dog's busy year at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: http://wh.gov/KKNv
  39. "It was that vision, that belief in the power of opportunity that drove Cesar every day of his life. It’s a vision that says, maybe I never had a chance to get a good education, but I want my daughter to go to college. Maybe I started out w...
    orking in the fields, but someday I’ll own my own business. Maybe I have to make sacrifices, but those sacrifices are worth it if it means a better life for my family." -President Obama at the dedication ceremony for the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument: http://wh.gov/KZYE
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    Photo: "It was that vision, that belief in the power of opportunity that drove Cesar every day of his life. It’s a vision that says, maybe I never had a chance to get a good education, but I want my daughter to go to college. Maybe I started out working in the fields, but someday I’ll own my own business.  Maybe I have to make sacrifices, but those sacrifices are worth it if it means a better life for my family." -President Obama at the dedication ceremony for the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument: http://wh.gov/KZYE