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President Obama Delivers Hampton Graduation Address
President Barack Obama says all Americans have a responsibility to offer every child an education. Obama delivered the message Sunday during commencement ceremonies at Hampton University, a historically black college in Virginia.
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White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship awarded to 3 Howard U students
The White House Correspondents’ Association is distributing a record $132,500 to eighteen (18) journalism student from five prestigious universities, and will honor the recipients at its annual scholarship luncheon on Friday, April 30th . Since 1991, the WHCA has awarded nearly $360,000 in scholarship money to 42 graduating high school seniors and college-level students. The…
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The President Reforms Student Loans
Along with moving things forward on the healthvcare front, President Obama has made significant improvements in the workflow of student loans.
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President Obama “A Momentous Week”
Calling it a momentous week for America, President Obama touted the health care bill passed into law this week during his weekly address. He also highlighted student loan reforms that passed in the reconciliation bill on Thursday.
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President Obama calls on support fighting for health reform
President Obama calls on supporters to help finish the fight for health reform.
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Hampton U President Named Chair of Obama’s HBCU Advisory
Hampton University President William Harvey was appointed chairman of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities during a White House event Friday.
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White House To Invest $850 Million For Black Colleges And Universities
“HBCUs face tough challenges today,” President Obama said to a room including about 60 HBCU presidents, lawmakers, students and media. The government will increase its funding for the nation’s HBCUs by $100 million in the fiscal year 2011 budget.
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President Obama Speaks on Chile Quake – 8.8
President Barack Obama offered his condolences to Chile and says the U.S. stands ready to assist. He also urges residents in California and Hawaii to heed all tsunami warnings.