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Obama: Science Fair Participants Show America’s Best Days Ahead

By Justin Duckham on February 7, 2012

President Barack Obama told young science fair participants Tuesday that their success shows that America’s best days are ahead. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Obama: America Needs To Double Down On STEM Education

By Staff on February 7, 2012

President Barack Obama told young science fair participants Tuesday that America needs to have an “all-hands-on-deck” approach to STEM education. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Obama: 2013 Budget Will Boost STEM Graduates

By Staff on February 7, 2012

President Barack Obama told young science fair participants Tuesday that his soon to be unveiled budget for 2013 will include programs that will boost the number of science, math, engineering and technology graduates.

Some Unions Unhappy With FAA Reauthorization Language

By Elana Goldberg on February 6, 2012

As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation approaches the Senate this week, there is an increasing voice of dissent over the bill among union workers and other progressives, who argue that the bill would harm unions nationwide.

Obama Orders New Sanctions, Hopes Diplomacy Will Defuse Iran Stand-Off

By Staff on February 6, 2012

President Barack Obama announced a far-reaching executive order Monday morning aimed at freezing all Iranian government assets accessible to the U.S.

Chief Tech Officer To Leave White House

By Staff on January 27, 2012

The country’s first chief technology officer, Aneesh Chopra, is leaving the White House, according to Politico. Chopra joined the Obama administration in 2009 and worked to promote the administration’s tech policies. “As the federal government’s first Chief Technology Officer, Aneesh Chopra did groundbreaking work to bring our government into the…

White House Adviser Previews State Of The Union Address

By Justin Duckham on January 24, 2012

Deputy National Economic Council Director Brian Deese tells TRNS what we can expect from both this evening’s State of the Union address and the coming year.

White House Update

By deanna on January 24, 2012

Late yesterday afternoon, President Obama spoke to the Patterno Family, and offered the family condolences for their tragic loss. It is not unusual for the President to travel for after the state of the union address, and this year is no exception. President Barack Obama will travel to the Detroit area on…