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  1. Jul 14

    Pluto just had its first visitor! Thanks - it's a great day for discovery and American leadership.

    6:46 PM - 14 Jul 2015 · Details
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  2. Jul 14

    Good conversation with Tom Friedman on the deal we reached with Iran. It's a major step toward a safer world.

    Obama Makes His Case on Iran Nuclear Deal
    1,282 retweets 2,693 favorites
  3. Jul 14

    Mass incarceration doesn't work. Let's build communities that give kids a shot at success and prisons that prepare people for a 2nd chance.

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  4. Jul 14

    We could eliminate tuition at every public college and university in America with the $80 billion we spend each year on incarcerations.

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  5. Jul 14

    The $80 billion we spend each year on incarcerations could double the salary of every high school teacher in America.

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  6. Jul 14

    The $80 billion we spend each year to keep people incarcerated could pay for universal pre-K for every 3-year-old and 4-year-old in America.

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  7. Jul 14

    In 1980, there were 500,000 people in American jails. Today, there are 2.2 million. Many belong. But too many are nonviolent offenders.

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  8. Jul 14

    America keeps more people behind bars than the top 35 European countries combined.

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  9. Jul 14

    America is home to 5% of the world's population, but 25% of the world's prisoners.

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  10. Jul 14

    Just spoke to the NAACP about criminal justice reform, something many broadly agree on. Some stats:

    2,830 retweets 5,642 favorites
  11. Jul 10

    South Carolina taking down the confederate flag - a signal of good will and healing, and a meaningful step towards a better future.

    20,809 retweets 32,697 favorites
  12. Jul 5

    What a win for Team USA! Great game ! Your country is so proud of all of you. Come visit the White House with the World Cup soon.

    28,951 retweets 58,263 favorites
  13. Jul 4

    8:57 PM - 4 Jul 2015 · Details
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  14. Jul 4

    It doesn't get much better than celebrating America with the people you love. Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

    9,965 retweets 30,189 favorites
  15. Jul 1

    It's not mine; just a loaner. Maybe you can come play at the White House sometime instead?

    “: was listening to outkast/liberation and the black keys/lonely boy this morning.” Can we use Air Force One for our upcoming gigs?
    13,639 retweets 31,332 favorites
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    Jul 1

    23yrold recent grad has full-time job but no insurance. Peace of mind that she can be on our plan.

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    Jul 1

    because I could switch insurance providers to get a lower rate. Couldn't before due to "preexisting conditions"

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    Jul 1

    my dad is a small biz owner and never had insurance. allowed him access to life saving cancer screening this year.

    712 retweets 2,402 favorites
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    Jul 1

    Sister is legally blind & on disability b/c of glaucoma. She needs care to keep sight she has left. With she can afford it!

    468 retweets 1,638 favorites
  20. Jul 1

    Gotta go, but this was fun. Let's keep the health care conversation going - share how the for you or your family.

    939 retweets 5,292 favorites

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