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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Justin Bieber - Thought Of You (Audio)
Fact Sheet: Advancing Israel's Security and Supporting Peace
“Our commitment to the security of Israel is rock solid. And as I've said to the Prime Minister in every single one of our meetings, the United States will always have Israel's back when it comes to Israel's security. This is a bond that is based not only on our mutual security interests and economic interests, but is also based on common values and the incredible people-to-people contacts that we have between our two countries.”
President Barack Obama
March 5, 2012
The President has strengthened Israel’s security in tangible and concrete ways.
On July 27, 2012 the President signed the “United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012”, which strengthens Israel’s qualitative military edge. The bill expressed bipartisan Congressional support for Administration initiatives that deepen U.S. defense and security cooperation with Israel, to include providing Israel with financial and technological assistance to produce defensive systems to counter the threat of rockets and missiles; access to U.S. manufactured defense equipment and excess defense articles; and increased opportunities to train with U.S. military forces.
Despite tough fiscal times, the President fought for and secured full funding for Israel in FY 2012, including $3 billion in Foreign Military Financing – the largest amount of funding for Israel in U.S. history.
The President secured an additional $205 million in FY 2011 to help produce an Israeli-developed short-range rocket defense system called Iron Dome, which has helped defend Israeli communities against rocket attacks by successfully striking rockets as they are fired at Israeli civilians.
In July 2012, President Obama provided an additional $70 million to Israel to ensure that Israel could maximize its production of the Iron Dome system for 2012. Over the next three years, the Administration intends to request additional funding for Iron Dome, based on an annual assessment of Israeli security requirements against an evolving threat.
Israeli forces now benefit from regular joint exercises and training opportunities, access to advanced U.S. military hardware, emergency stockpiles, and favorable terms for the acquisition of equipment.
Prime Minister Netanyahu told the AIPAC conference on May 23, 2012, that “Yesterday President Obama spoke about his ironclad commitment to Israel's security. He rightly said that our security cooperation is unprecedented… And he has backed those words with deeds.”
In a July 25, 2012, speech to the Israeli National Security College, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said, “The security ties between us and the current administration are at the highest level they have ever been. The administration is consistently strengthening the depths of Israel’s security abilities. The decision to expand the Iron Dome system with U.S. financial backing is yet another expression of this deep connection and commitment.”
The President has galvanized the international community to put more pressure on the Iranian regime than ever before.
President Obama has been clear that the United States is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He has backed up this commitment with tangible steps to increase pressure substantially on the Iranian regime and raise the costs of its defiance of the international community.
With President Obama’s leadership, the United States gained the support of Russia, China, and other nations to pass United Nations Security Council resolution 1929, creating the most comprehensive and biting international sanctions regime the Iranian government has ever faced. This resolution imposes restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities, ballistic missile program, conventional military exports to Iran, Iranian banks and financial transactions, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The Obama Administration also worked with allies such as the European Union, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Canada, and others to adopt additional national measures to increase pressure on the Iranian regime, including in the financial, banking, insurance, transportation, and energy sectors. Iran is now virtually cut off from large parts of the international financial system and we are working aggressively to isolate Iran even further.
In addition to multilateral sanctions, President Obama worked with Congress to pass in 2010 the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, which strengthens existing U.S. sanctions, and makes it harder for the Iranian government to buy refined petroleum and the goods it needs to modernize its oil and gas sector. Already, close to $60 billion in energy-related projects in Iran have been put on hold or discontinued.
More recently, the Administration worked with Congress to develop Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act, which makes sanctionable a host of transactions involving the Central Bank of Iran.
The United States has worked closely with partners during the first half of 2012 to secure their cooperation with these sanctions, resulting in the significant reduction of purchases of oil from all of Iran’s major oil trading partners. For instance, the European Union has put in place a full embargo on Iranian oil. The impact on Iran has been severe, with perhaps as much as 1 million barrels per day in sales revenue taken away from Iran, at the cost of billions per month.
International companies are increasingly recognizing the risks of doing business with Iran and are abandoning existing business opportunities, declining to take advantage of new ones, and scaling back any existing relationships. This trend has been replicated across a broad range of industries. Examples of companies withdrawing from business with Iran include: Shell, Total, ENI, Statoil, Repsol, Lukoil, Kia, Toyota, Siemens, and foreign subsidiaries of U.S. firms such as GE, Honeywell, and Caterpillar.
The Obama Administration is working to develop more sanctions to further isolate and increase the pressure on the Iranian regime. The President signed two new Executive Orders in April 2012 that addressed human rights violations and sanctions evasion, and we continue to look for new ways to expand our authorities and strengthen our implementation of existing ones to ensure that Iran understands that its failure to comply with its international obligations will have ever intensifying consequences.
The President has stood with Israel in times of crisis.
The President personally intervened to help avert catastrophe when a violent mob stormed the Israeli Embassy in Cairo. Afterwards, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said of the President: “I requested his assistance at a decisive—I would even say fateful—moment. He said he would do everything possible, and this is what he did. He activated all of the United States’ means and influence — which are certainly considerable. I believe we owe him a special debt of gratitude.”
The President has made clear that Israel cannot be expected to negotiate with Hamas, a terrorist group sworn to its destruction.
In his speech in Cairo and elsewhere, the President has consistently demanded that Hamas accept Israel’s right to exist, reject violence, and adhere to all existing agreements before it can play a role in achieving Middle East peace.
The President has spoken out forcefully to condemn Hamas attacks against Israelis. He has made clear that “it is a sign neither of courage nor power to shoot rockets at sleeping children, or to blow up old women on a bus. That’s not how moral authority is claimed; that’s how it is surrendered.” At the United Nations, he emphasized that “the slaughter of innocent Israelis is not resistance – it’s injustice.”
The President has forcefully opposed unbalanced and biased actions against Israel in the Security Council, the UN General Assembly, and across the UN system.
The President has consistently opposed attempts to shortcut the peace process through resolutions at the United Nations. When an effort was made to insert the Security Council into matters that should be resolved through direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, we vetoed it. In his September 21, 2011 address to the United Nations General Assembly, the President said “I am convinced that there is no short cut to the end of a conflict that has endured for decades. Peace is hard work. Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the United Nations -- if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians who must live side by side. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians -- not us –- who must reach agreement on the issues that divide them: on borders and on security, on refugees and Jerusalem.”
When the UN General Assembly voted for a commemoration in September 2011 of the original 2001 Durban conference, we voted against it and announced we would not participate. When the Goldstone Report was released, we stood up strongly for Israel’s right to defend itself.
The President has called on all sides – Arabs, Palestinians, and Israelis alike – to do their part to help achieve Middle East peace.
In Cairo, the President said that Arab states must recognize that they too have responsibilities to move towards peace, including by fostering a culture of peace. He said clearly that “threatening Israel with destruction – or repeating vile stereotypes about Jews – is deeply wrong,” and that denying the Holocaust is “baseless, ignorant, and hateful.”
In his May 19, 2011 speech, President Obama emphasized that a peace agreement must meet the needs of both sides, including by: ending the conflict and resolving all claims, achieving the goal of two states for two peoples with Israel as a Jewish state and homeland for the Jewish people, achieving secure and recognized borders for both sides, and devising robust security arrangements that will not leave Israel vulnerable.
Renesas secures $633 million support from major shareholders
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp on Tuesday secured a combined 49.5 billion yen ($633 million) in financial support from three major shareholders as it fights to survive against tough overseas rivals, sending its shares up 16 percent. 
Rentaghost Gets Director Tom McGrath
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Total Recall 'Shoot' TV Spot
Bokeem Woodbine wants Colin Farrell to shoot Jessica Biel in this new video for director Len Wiseman's action-packed sci-fi remake. [...]
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 7 and The League Season 3 Blu-ray and DVD Debut October 9th
Relive the latest seasons of both these FX comedy shows with these new Blu-ray and DVD sets out this fall. [...]
Perry Mason Movie Will Stay True to the Character Says Marc Guggenheim
The screenwriter reveals they won't try to force any unnecessary action into the courtroom drama starring Robert Downey Jr. [...]
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Security in focus as Clinton heads to Africa
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton departs this week on a trip that will take her both to Africa's newest nation, South Sudan, and on a visit to the continent's elder statesman, 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. 
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Teen Choice Awards 2012: Complete Winners List
Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and 'Hunger Games' clean up Sunday night.
By MTV News staff
<P>On Sunday (July 22), teens took over.</P><P>Fox's Teen Choice Awards gave teens all the power, and they had some clear favorites. Justin Bieber — who <a href="/news/articles/1690173/justin-bieber-teen-choice-awards-performance.jhtml">performed his latest single, "As Long as You Love Me,"</a> with Big Sean at the show — took home four surfboards, including Choice Male Artist. Taylor Swift snagged the Choice Female Artist prize and nabbed five awards total.</P><P>On the movies front, "The Hunger Games" dominated, winning Choice Movie Sci-Fi/Fantasy and the top actor and actress prizes for Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Demi Lovato Describes Preparing For Teen Choice Hosting Duties" id="vid:817412.id:1690172" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>Read on for the full winners list:</P><P><big><b>Movies</b></big><br> <b>Choice Movie Actor: Action</b><br> Tom Cruise, "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" <br> Robert Downey Jr., "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" <br> Tom Hardy, "Warrior" <br> <b>WINNER: Taylor Lautner, "Abduction"</b><br> Logan Lerman, "The Three Musketeers"</P><P><b>Choice Movie Actress: Action</b><br> Salma Hayek, "Puss in Boots" <br> Milla Jovovich, "The Three Musketeers" <br> Paula Patton, "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" <br> Noomi Rapace, "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" <br> <b>WINNER: Zoe Saldana, "Colombiana"</b></P><P><b>Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy</b><br> "The Avengers" <br> <b>WINNER: "The Hunger Games"</b><br> "Mirror Mirror" <br> "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" <br> "Wrath of the Titans"</P><P><b>Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy</b><br> Robert Downey, Jr., "The Avengers" <br> Chris Hemsworth, "The Avengers" <br> <b>WINNER: Josh Hutcherson, "The Hunger Games" and "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"</b><br> Taylor Lautner, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" <br> Robert Pattinson, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"</P><P><b>Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy</b><br> Lily Collins, "Mirror Mirror" <br> Vanessa Hudgens, "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" <br> Scarlett Johansson, "The Avengers" <br> <b>WINNER: Jennifer Lawrence, "The Hunger Games"</b><br> Kristen Stewart, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"</P><P><b>Choice Movie: Drama</b><br> "Drive" <br> "The Help" <br> <b>WINNER: "The Lucky One"</b><br> "The Vow" <br> "We Bought a Zoo"</P><P><b>Choice Movie Actor: Drama</b><br> Matt Damon, "We Bought a Zoo" <br> <b>WINNER: Zac Efron, "The Lucky One"</b><br> Ryan Gosling, "Drive" <br> Channing Tatum, "The Vow" <br> Justin Timberlake, "In Time"</P><P><b>Choice Movie Actress: Drama</b><br> Sandra Bullock, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" <br> Viola Davis, "The Help" <br> Scarlett Johansson, "We Bought a Zoo" <br> Rachel McAdams, "The Vow" <br> <b>WINNER: Emma Stone, "The Help"</b></P><P><b>Choice Movie: Comedy</b><br> <b>WINNER: "21 Jump Street"</b><br> "American Reunion" <br> "Crazy, Stupid, Love." <br> "The Muppets" <br> "What to Expect When You're Expecting"</P><P><b>Choice Movie Actress: Comedy</b><br> Cameron Diaz, "What to Expect When You're Expecting" <br> Alyson Hannigan, "American Reunion" <br> Jennifer Lopez, "What to Expect When You're Expecting" <br> <b>WINNER: Emma Stone, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."</b><br> Reese Witherspoon, "This Means War"</P><P><big><b>Television</b></big><br> <b>Choice TV Show: Drama</b><br> "Bones"<br> "Gossip Girl" <br> <b>WINNER: "Pretty Little Liars"</b><br> "Revenge" <br> "Touch"</P><P><b>Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi</b><br> "Fringe" <br> "Once Upon a Time" <br> "Supernatural" <br> "True Blood" <br> <b>WINNER: "The Vampire Diaries"</b></P><P><b>Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi</b><br> Jensen Ackles, "Supernatural" <br> Joshua Jackson, "Fringe"<br> Jared Padalecki, "Supernatural" <br> <b>WINNER: Ian Somerhalder, "The Vampire Diaries"</b><br> Paul Wesley, "The Vampire Diaries"</P><P><b>Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi</b><br> <b>WINNER: Nina Dobrev, "The Vampire Diaries"</b><br> Ginnifer Goodwin, "Once Upon a Time" <br> Kat Graham, "The Vampire Diaries" <br> Anna Paquin, "True Blood" <br> Anna Torv, "Fringe"</P><P><b>Choice TV Actor: Action</b><br> LL Cool J, "NCIS: Los Angeles" <br> Daniel Dae Kim, "Hawaii Five-O" <br> Zachary Levi, "Chuck" <br> <b>WINNER: Adam Rodriguez, "CSI: Miami"</b><br> Shane West, "Nikita"</P><P><b>Choice TV Show: Comedy</b><br> "2 Broke Girls" <br> "The Big Bang Theory" <br> <b>WINNER: "Glee"</b><br> "Modern Family" <br> "New Girl"</P><P><b>Choice TV Actor: Comedy</b><br> Ty Burrell, "Modern Family" <br> <b>WINNER: Chris Colfer, ""Glee""</b><br> Neil Patrick Harris, "How I Met Your Mother" <br> Ashton Kutcher, "Two And a Half Men" <br> Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"</P><P><b>Choice TV Actress: Comedy</b><br> Miranda Cosgrove, "iCarly" <br> Kaley Cuoco, "The Big Bang Theory" <br> Zooey Deschanel, "New Girl"<br> <b>WINNER: Lea Michele, ""Glee""</b><br> Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"</P><P><b>Choice TV: Reality Show</b><br> "Dance Moms"<br> "Jersey Shore"<br> "Keeping Up With The Kardashians"<br> <b>WINNER: "Punk'd"</b><br> "Tia & Tamera"<br></P><P><b>Choice TV: Male Reality Star</b><br> <b>WINNER: Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio, Jersey Shore and The Pauly D Project</b><br> Rob Dyrdek, Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness<br> William Levy, Dancing With the Stars<br> Scotty McCreery, American Idol<br> Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Jersey Shore<br></P><P><b>Choice Summer TV Show</b><br> America's Got Talent<br> The Secret Life of the American Teenager<br> So You Think You Can Dance<br> <b>WINNER: Teen Wolf</b><br> Workaholics<br></P><P><b>Choice Summer TV Star: Male</b><br> Ken Baumann, The Secret Life of the American Teenager<br> Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Baby Daddy<br> Michael Ealy, Common Law<br> Daren Kagasoff, The Secret Life of the American Teenager<br> <b>WINNER: Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf</b><br></P><P><b>Choice TV Breakout Star: Male</b><br> Josh Bowman, Revenge<br> Josh Dallas, Once Upon a Time<br> Jake Johnson, New Girl<br> <b>WINNER: Beau Mirchoff, Awkward</b><br> Lamorne Morris, New Girl<br></P><P><b>Choice TV Female Scene Stealer</b><br> <b>WINNER: Candice Accola, "The Vampire Dairies"</b><br> Dianna Agron, "Glee"<br> Sarah Hyland, "Modern Family"<br> Francia Raisa, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"<br> Casey Wilson, "Happy Endings"</P><P><b>Choice TV Male Scene Stealer</b><br> Max Greenfield, "New Girl"<br> Gabriel Mann, "Revenge"<br> <b>WINNER: Michael Trevino, "The Vampire Diaries"</b><br> James Van Der Beek, "Don't Trust the B-- in Apt. 23"<br> Damon Wayans Jr., "Happy Endings"</P><P><b>Choice TV Breakout Star: Female</b><br> Beth Behrs, "2 Broke Girls"<br> Sutton Foster, "Bunheads"<br> Katharine McPhee, "Smash"<br> <b>WINNER: Hannah Simone, "New Girl"</b><br> Dreama Walker, "Don't Trust the B-- in Apt. 23"</P><P><big><b>Music</b></big><br> <b>Choice Male Artist</b><br> <b>WINNER: Justin Bieber</b><br> Drake<br> Bruno Mars<br> Pitbull<br> Blake Shelton</P><P><b>Choice Female Artist</b><br> Adele<br> Jennifer Lopez<br> Katy Perry<br> Rihanna<br> <b>WINNER: Taylor Swift</b></P><P><b>Choice Music Group</b><br> <b>WINNER: Selena Gomez & The Scene</b><br> Gym Class Heroes<br> Lady Antebellum<br> LMFAO<br> The Wanted</P><P><b>Choice Single by a Female Artist</b><br> "Set Fire to the Rain," Adele<br> "Stronger," Kelly Clarkson<br> "Dance Again," Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull<br> "Part of Me," Katy Perry<br> <b>WINNER: "Eyes Open," Taylor Swift</b></P><P><b>Choice Single by a Male Artist</b><br> <b>WINNER: "Boyfriend," Justin Bieber</b><br> "Take Care," Drake featuring Rihanna<br> "Good Feeling," Flo Rida<br> "It Will Rain," Bruno Mars<br> "Give Me Everything (Tonight)," Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, AfroJack & Nayer</P><P><b>Choice Female Country Artist</b><br> Lauren Alaina<br> Miranda Lambert<br> Kellie Pickler<br> <b>WINNER: Taylor Swift</b><br> Carrie Underwood</P><P><b>Choice Country Song</b><br> "Tattoos on This Town," Jason Aldean<br> "Crazy Girl," Eli Young Band<br> "Storm Warning," Hunter Hayes<br> "God Gave Me You," Blake Shelton<br> <b>WINNER: "Sparks Fly," Taylor Swift</b></P><P><b>Choice Love Song</b><br> "Die In Your Arms," Justin Bieber<br> "Give Your Heart a Break," Demi Lovato<br> "Home," Phillip Phillips<br> "I Won't Give Up," Jason Mraz<br> <b>WINNER: "What Makes You Beautiful," One Direction</b></P><P><b>Choice Break-Up Song</b><br> "Climax," Usher<br> <b>WINNER: "Payphone," Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa</b><br> "Somebody That I Used to Know," Gotye featuring Kimbra<br> "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," Kelly Clarkson<br> "Wide Awake," Katy Perry</P><P><b>Choice Summer Music Star: Female</b><br> Carly Rae Jepsen<br> Jennifer Lopez<br> <b>WINNER: Demi Lovato</b><br> Katy Perry<br> Rihanna</P><P><b>Choice Summer Music Star: Male</b><br> <b>WINNER: Justin Bieber</b><br> Flo Rida<br> David Guetta<br> Pitbull<br> Usher</P><P><b>Choice Summer Music Star: Group</b><br> Coldplay<br> Gym Class Heroes<br> Maroon 5<br> <b>WINNER: One Direction</b><br> The Wanted</P><P><b>Choice Music: Breakout Artist</b><br> Ellie Goulding<br> Gotye<br> <b>WINNER: Carly Rae Jepsen</b><br> Kimbra<br> Phillip Phillips</P><P><b>Choice Music: Breakout Group</b><br> Eli Young Band<br> fun. <br> Karmin<br> <b>WINNER: One Direction</b><br> The Wanted</P><P><big><b>Fashion</b></big><br> <b>Choice Fashion Icon: Male</b><br> <b>WINNER: Justin Bieber</b><br> Chris Colfer<br> Cee Lo Green<br> Justin Timberlake<br> will.i.am</P><P><b>Choice Female Hottie</b><br> <b>WINNER: Miley Cyrus</b><br> Selena Gomez<br> Katy Perry<br> Rihanna<br> Kate Upton</P><P><b>Choice Male Hottie</b><br> Justin Bieber<br> Ryan Gosling<br> Liam Hemsworth<br> Robert Pattinson<br> <b>WINNER: Ian Somerhalder</b></P><P><big><b>Other</b></big><br> <b>Choice Book</b><br> <b>WINNER: "The Hunger Games" trilogy, Suzanne Collins</b><br> "The Giver," Lois Lowry<br> "The Twilight Saga," Stephenie Meyer<br> "Divergent" trilogy, Veronica</p>
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Colorado shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) - The former graduate student accused of opening fire at a midnight screening of the new "Batman" film in Colorado, killing 12 people, was charged on Monday with 24 counts of first-degree murder, making him eligible for the death penalty if convicted. 
Lack of leadership plaguing us
Next year’s meeting needs one thing – an agenda, July 28
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Lady Gaga To Make Acting Debut In 'Machete Kills'
'Filming was insane,' Gaga tweets about her role as Lady Chameleon in Robert Rodriguez's upcoming flick, also starring Charlie Sheen.
By Christina Garibaldi
<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lady_gaga/artist.jhtml">Lady Gaga</a> can now add "actress" to her long list of accomplishments. On Thursday (July 26), director <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/130926/personmain.jhtml">Robert Rodriguez</a> revealed that Lady Gaga will make her acting debut in his much-anticipated flick <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/501437/moviemain.jhtml">"Machete Kills,"</a> taking on the role of Lady Chameleon.</P><P>"I just finished working with @LadyGaga on @MacheteKills," <a href="https://twitter.com/Rodriguez/status/228589177187467264" target="_blank">Rodriguez tweeted</a>. "She kicked SO MUCH ASS! Holy Smokes. Blown away!"</P><P>Shortly after, Gaga confirmed the news to her 27 million-plus Twitter fans: "Yes its true, I will be making my debut as an actress in the amazing MACHETE KILLS BY @RODRIGUEZ," <a href="https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/228599989918633986" target="_blank">Gaga tweeted</a>. "IM SO EXCITED!!! AH! Filming was insane."</P><P>Little is known about <a href="http://littlemonsters.com/image/5011aca7ac460c8905002066" target="_blank">Gaga's character, Lady Chameleon</a>, but the new actress did post a photo of herself in character, and in true Gaga fashion, everyone is talking about what she is wearing. Sporting short blond hair, Gaga looks sultry as she holds a smoking gun with a full white wolf wrapped around her body.</P><P>Lady Gaga joins an impressive roster of castmembers including <a href="/news/articles/1683735/mel-gibson-machete-kills-movie.jhtml">Mel Gibson</a>, Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, Demián Bichir, Amber Heard, Zoe Saldana, <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/07/05/sofia-vergara-machete-kills-set">Sofia Vergara</a> and <a href="/news/articles/1688139/charlie-sheen-machete-sequel.jhtml">Charlie Sheen</a> taking on the role of President of the United States.</P><P>"Machete Kills" is a sequel to Rodriguez's 2010 "Machete," which began as a fake B-movie trailer in Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's 2007 "Grindhouse." In Rodriguez's next installment of the planned trilogy, Machete is being recruited by the U.S. government to travel through Mexico to stop a cartel leader and an arms dealer who has launched a weapon into space.</P><P>With the movie being released next year, Gaga is gearing up for a big 2013. She has been hard at work on her follow-up album to 2011's <i>Born This Way</i> and gave fans a sneak peek by <a href="/news/articles/1690196/lady-gaga-new-music-car-new-york.jhtml">playing a new song</a> out of her car in New York City. In September, Gaga is expected to reveal the <a href="/news/articles/1686922/lady-gaga-new-album-title.jhtml">title of her much-anticipated new album</a>.</P><P><i>Are you excited for Lady Gaga's acting debut? Let us know in the comments below!</i></P><P><b>Check out everything we've got on <a href="/movies/movie/501437/moviemain.jhtml">"Machete Kills."</a></P><P>For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/">MTVMoviesBlog.com</a>.</b></p>
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Behind The Scenes At The 2012 MTV Movie Awards
Behind The Scenes At The 2012 MTV Movie Awards
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House: The Complete Series DVD Arrives October 2nd
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Presidential Proclamation -- World Hepatitis Day, 2012
WORLD HEPATITIS DAY, 2012
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Worldwide, one in twelve people is living with viral hepatitis -- a disease that threatens the health of millions of Americans and people across the globe. As a leading cause of liver cancer in the United States, it remains a major public health challenge here at home. Because the disease can persist for decades without symptoms, many Americans who are chronically infected are unaware of their infection status. On World Hepatitis Day, we call attention to this silent epidemic, and we rededicate ourselves to the fight against viral hepatitis.
Hepatitis prevention and control begins with awareness. Though all types of viral hepatitis are associated with serious health issues, hepatitis B and C can become chronic infections that often lead to liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. Tragically, complications resulting from viral hepatitis claim thousands of American lives every year -- a burden borne disproportionately by African American, Hispanic, and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and by persons born between 1945 and 1965. Despite the health issues associated with the disease, a majority of Americans living with chronic hepatitis do not know they are infected.
Hepatitis A and B can be prevented with vaccines, which are recommended for all children -- and for adults who are at high risk of contracting viral hepatitis. While no vaccine exists for hepatitis C, early detection and treatment can curb transmission, limit the disease's progression, and prevent life-threatening complications, including liver cancer.
I encourage all Americans to talk with a physician about hepatitis prevention to learn more about what they can do to stay healthy.
My Administration remains committed to addressing viral hepatitis. As part of our Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis; the Healthy People 2020 initiative; and other Federal programs, agencies across the Federal Government are partnering with States, communities, and stakeholders throughout the private and nonprofit sectors to prevent new cases of hepatitis and help Americans who have already been affected. We are promoting hepatitis outreach and education that shines a light on this public health issue. With the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, we are working to prevent, treat, and control hepatitis B infections in AAPI communities. And by bringing health insurance within reach for more Americans, the Affordable Care Act is helping improve patient access to comprehensive viral hepatitis prevention and treatment services.
On World Hepatitis Day, let us raise awareness of the global health threat of viral hepatitis, renew our support for those living with the disease, and recommit to a future free of this tragic illness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 28, 2012, as World Hepatitis Day. I encourage citizens, Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and communities across the Nation to join in activities that will increase awareness about hepatitis and what we can do to prevent it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
BARACK OBAMA
White House AAPI Business Leaders Forum
The White House Business Council and White House Office of Public Engagement host an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Leaders Forum.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/white-house-aapi-business-leaders-forum
A Memorial Day Image Gallery from the Presidential Libraries
This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have served our country. Here is a selection of Memorial Day photos and speeches from the holdings of the Presidential Libraries of the U.S. National Archives. http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/
Sunday, July 29, 2012
More Than 2.4 Million Records Released
In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in April 2012, and additional records from March 2012 not included in last month’s posting due to a technical constraint. Today’s release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 2.4 million—all of which can be viewed in our Disclosures section.
Ed. note: For more information, check out Ethics.gov.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/07/27/more-24-million-records-released
Marking the 22nd Anniversary of the ADA
Today, I had the pleasure of delivering remarks at the White House observance of the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In 1990, America took a bold step forward when President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law. This law was based on the fundamental principle that Americans with disabilities should have the same basic rights and opportunities as everyone else, and it established America as a world leader on disability rights.
From the day he took office, President Obama has sought to extend this legacy and fight for Americans with disabilities. He championed the Affordable Care Act, so insurance companies can no longer impose lifetime or restrictive annual dollar limits on coverage. And, beginning in 2014, no one will be denied insurance based on a preexisting condition or charged more based on health status or gender. More than 5 million Americans with disabilities and senior citizens on Medicare have already received an average of over $600 to help pay for prescription drugs, and in 2014 30 million people who do not have insurance will be able to obtain it.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/07/26/marking-22nd-anniversary-ada
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Senate resists making information more accessible
The register which records Senate attendance remains stubbornly stuck in pre-Internet, pre-open government times.
Travis Porter And Scarface Mix It Up On 'RapFix Live'
Travis Porter And Scarface Mix It Up On 'RapFix Live'
Dirty South rappers Travis Porter and Scarface talk about their careers and "RapFix Live" honors the life and legacy of Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch.
Related Artists'Dark Knight Rises': What's The Future Of John Blake?
After Christopher Nolan's trilogy, an all-new adventure starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Gotham's finest doesn't seem likely.
By Josh Wigler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John Blake in "Dark Knight Rises"
Photo: Warner Bros.
Source:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1690664/dark-knight-rises-john-blake.jhtml
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Rumor Patrol: Kristen Stewart's Affair Edition
You can't go one week without hearing a ridiculous story involving some of your favorite celebrities. Thankfully, the Starpulse Rumor Patrol is here to sort out what's real and what's fake.
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'RapFix Live' Gets Gangsta With Jim Jones And Ice-T
'RapFix Live' Gets Gangsta With Jim Jones And Ice-T
Certified Gangsta, Jim Jones, and Original Gangsta Ice-T sit on the 'RapFix' couch to talk about their pioneering ways, along with Fred the Godson.
Related ArtistsWe Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal Project to Be Expedited
WASHINGTON – Today, as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that the Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal project will be expedited as a nationally and regionally significant infrastructure project, shaving up to a year off the review timeline for the project. The Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal Project joins the Port of Savannah as the second project in Georgia to be expedited as a part of this initiative.
As part of a Presidential Executive Order issued in March of this year, the Office of Management and Budget is charged with overseeing a government-wide effort to make the permitting and review process for infrastructure projects more efficient and effective, saving time while driving better outcomes for local communities. Additional expedited infrastructure projects will be announced in the coming weeks.
“This critical project will give residents of Atlanta the transportation options they want and need,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Centralizing transportation choices will relieve congestion and create economic opportunities and growth for both workers and businesses throughout the Atlanta area.”
Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal Project
Coordinating Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration
Target date for completing Federal permit and review decisions: January 2014
The Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal Project is a part of a larger economic redevelopment plan for downtown Atlanta, and will also serve as a one of the catalysts for commercial and residential development on 120 acres of underutilized land in the area. The new terminal will create a centralized transit hub to link currently disconnected transportation networks in downtown Atlanta, including high-speed rail, commuter rail, streetcar, Greyhound, MARTA, pedestrians, cyclists and more. The project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration and Georgia Department of Transportation’s Public-Private Partnership program. The Federal environmental team for the project, led by FTA and including the Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration, has proactively been working with GDOT and other partners to minimize environmental and archeological impacts through proper project siting and design. These efforts are expected to reduce the amount of time required for reviews by a year or more.
Kardashian Sisters Searching For Plus Size Models For New Denim Line
Kim Kardashian and her sisters have launched a contest to find a curvy girl to model their new denim line. The reality TV star has created a fashion collection, called Kardashian Kurves, with her...
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
Sacrifice
A story of epic revenge, SACRIFICE focuses on a power hungry general who wipes out his rival along with his entire family, save for one newborn. The infant is protected by the doctor who delivered him and raises him as his own, hoping to mold him into his own instrument of retribution. [...]
July 2012: Photo of the Day
Check out the White House Photo Office's picks for Photo of the Day in July of 2012.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/july-2012-photo-day
Statement by President Obama on the Passage of the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
With the Senate’s vote, the House Republicans are now the only people left in Washington holding hostage the middle-class tax cuts for 98% of Americans and nearly every small business owner. The last thing a typical middle class family can afford is a $2,200 tax hike at the beginning of next year. It’s time for House Republicans to drop their demand for another $1 trillion giveaway to the wealthiest Americans and give our families and small businesses the financial security and certainty that they need. Our economy isn’t built from the top-down, it’s built from a strong and growing middle class, and that’s who we should be fighting for.
The 5 Quietest Climbing Areas in the United States
Are you tired of boisterous crowds shouting "Off belay!" and "Take!" at your local crag? Does the music at your neighborhood climbing gym sometimes grate on your nerves? Our urban world isn't exactly quiet.
...Source: http://climbing.about.com/b/2012/07/18/the-5-quietest-climbing-areas-in-the-united-states.htm
Selena Gomez - Who Says
- Artist: Selena Gomez
- Label: Hollywood Records
- Director: Chris Applebaum
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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3001 and S. 2009
On Thursday, July 26, 2012, the President signed into law:
H.R. 3001, the "Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act," which provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust; and
S. 2009, the "Insular Areas Act of 2011," which amends the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 to require the Department of Energy to survey radiological conditions at Cactus Crater on Runit Island and delays the scheduled minimum wage increase in American Samoa.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/07/26/statement-press-secretary-hr-3001-and-s-2009
Seinfeld back on Thursdays this fall with NY live shows
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fourteen years after his classic sitcom ended, Jerry Seinfeld is returning to Thursday nights in New York City.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Meeting with Ambassador Crocker
The President met earlier today in the Oval Office with Ambassador Ryan Crocker to receive an update on the situation in Afghanistan and to thank the Ambassador for his superb leadership of the United States’ efforts in Afghanistan over the past year. Ambassador Crocker has served at a critical time, and thanks to his work, the United States – together with the Afghan government, and our NATO-ISAF partners – has cemented a long-term partnership with the Afghan people that allows us to responsibly wind down the war as the Afghan Government stands up to take full responsibility for their security and sovereignty. Ambassador Crocker’s tireless and passionate focus on achieving our objective in Afghanistan has kept us safer and more secure, and completes another chapter in an unmatched career of diplomatic service in the most challenging postings. Ambassador Crocker will depart his role as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan with the President’s, and the nation’s, great thanks and admiration.
Injured Mali leader flies home, faces challenges
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's interim president returned on Friday from weeks convalescing abroad after he was beaten up by a mob, facing pressure to form a new government and authorize a foreign military intervention against rebels in the north. 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/worldNews/~3/9Sk1QJhYkgc/us-mali-crisis-idUSBRE86Q1CB20120727
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Fox Theatre
Oakland, California
7:55 P.M. PDT
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Oakland! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Oakland! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you so much, Oakland. Thank you. Okay, good night. Thank you. (Laughter.)
AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, President Obama!
THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. Thank you. (Applause.) You know, I might want to just stop here. (Laughter.) What a nice reception. Thank you so much. It is great to be in Oakland, California. (Applause.) Wonderful to be at the Fox Theatre.
There are a couple of people I want to acknowledge. First of all, one of the finest members of Congress, we’ve got your own -- Barbara Lee is in the house. (Applause.) Another outstanding member of the California delegation -- Pete Stark is here. (Applause.) Your own Mayor, Jean Quan, is here. (Applause.) Ledisi is in the house. (Applause.) And Nnamdi Asomugha. (Applause.) Now, I know he plays for the Eagles, but he’s from around here, so you’ve got to give him a big round of applause. (Applause.)
Well, Oakland, this is my last political campaign. It is -- no, it’s -- I promise you, I’m term-limited after this. (Laughter.) And because this is my last political campaign, it’s had me thinking these days -- you get a little nostalgic, and you start thinking about your first political campaigns -- when I was running as a state senator in Illinois, and had to Xerox my own flyers, go to Kinko’s. (Laughter.) And then Michelle would go out, and we’d be knocking on doors on a Saturday morning. And then, when I ran for the United States Senate, I’d drive all across Illinois, which isn’t quite as big as California, but is a big state. And you didn’t have GPS back then, and I didn’t have Marine One -- (laughter) -- so I’d be driving myself. Sometimes I’d have a staffer who would make me make phone calls while I was driving, and which was -- you’re not supposed to do anymore, but -- (laughter) -- and since I didn’t have GPS, we’d have those maps that you actually had to fold. Young people wouldn’t understand this, but you’d have to fold them and then fold them back again. (Laughter.) And I’d get lost, and then, once I got to the event, I’d have to park the car myself. And sometimes I couldn’t find a parking spot, and so I’d end up being late, and if it was raining I’d have to fumble with my umbrella and I’d come in kind of drenched.
But I have such good memories about those campaigns because what inspired me wherever I went -- I’d be in inner-cities or rural communities; you’d see folks from every walk of life -- rich, poor, urban, suburban, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, you name it -- wherever we went, there would be a common thread to people’s stories.
So I’d meet an elderly veteran, and he’d remind me of my grandfather who fought in World War II. He was a man who grew up during the Depression and served his country, and when he came home was rewarded with a chance to go to college on the GI Bill. (Applause.) And I think about my grandmother, who while my grandfather was gone, already had -- my mom was a baby -- and was Rosie the Riveter -- she worked on a bomber assembly line. (Applause.) And when they married, after my grandfather came back they were able to get a home with the help of an FHA loan. (Applause.)
And if I met a working couple, I think about Michelle's parents, especially her dad, who almost never missed a day of work at the water filtration plant where he worked -- a blue-collar job -- even though he had MS. So he needed two canes to walk and he had to wake up an hour earlier than everybody else just to punch in on time. And he wouldn't miss work. And Michelle's mom worked as a secretary. But even though they didn't have a lot, they were able to support a family, and Michelle and her brother ended up getting a great education and would be able to go as far as their dreams would take them.
And then I'd meet a single mom somewhere and I'd think about my own mom, who raised my sister and me, with the help of my grandparents, because my dad left when I was a baby. And my mom didn't have a lot of money, but she worked hard. And she went to school at the same time as she worked, all so that she could give her two kids the best education possible.
And so the people that I'd meet in these campaigns, these early campaigns of mine, and what I've experienced ever since as I've traveled around the country, is that as different as those folks seemed on the surface -- despite having all these different backgrounds, despite the fact that some were Republicans and some were Democrats and some were independents -- all of them shared this belief that's at the core of the American experience that binds us together, the idea that no matter who you are, no matter where you come from, no matter what you look like, this place, America, is a place where you can make it if you try. (Applause.)
This is a place where hard work allows you to achieve your dreams. We don't expect handouts as Americans, but we do expect hard work to pay off. We expect responsibility to be rewarded. (Applause.) We believe that if you put in enough effort, you should be able to find a job that pays the bills and supports a family. You should be able to buy your own home and count on health care if you get sick, and retire with dignity and respect -- (applause) -- and most of all, that you should be able to give your children an education that gives them an even better shot than you had. (Applause.)
And we're here today for the same reason that so many of us came together in 2008, because this basic bargain, this core American Dream is at risk. And it's been at risk like never before. For more than a decade before I was sworn in, it had been slipping away from too many hardworking people. Jobs in factories were shipped overseas. Folks at the top were doing better than ever, but middle-class families saw their paychecks get smaller, saw their bills get bigger. And in Washington, trillions were spent on two wars and two tax cuts that took us from record surpluses to record deficits, while on Wall Street a culture of "anything goes" led to the worst financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression.
Ever since I first ran for this office, I've said that it will take more than one year or one term or even one President to restore the dream that this country built. (Applause.) And, obviously, the crisis that we went through made it that much harder. But for those cynics who say that our best days are behind us, they haven't witnessed the everyday courage and character of the American people. They have not met the small business owners in Minnesota who chose to sacrifice some of their own perks and pay just to avoid laying off a single worker during the recession. They haven't met those folks in the auto plants in Michigan and Ohio that were never supposed to build another car again, but now they can't build them fast enough. (Applause.)
They haven’t talked to the factory workers that I meet in North Carolina or Ohio, in their 50s sometimes, decided that when one industry left town, they’d go back to school. One woman I met, she started going back to community college to study biotech. She was in her mid-50s. So she’s sitting there with all these kids. And I talked to her about why she decided to go back to school. She said, not only do I expect that this will help me get a job, but also because -- she said, I want to make sure that my kids know never to give up on their dreams. (Applause.)
So, Oakland, there are no quick fixes, there are no easy solutions to some of the challenges we face, but there is no doubt that we have the capacity to meet them. We’ve got the world’s best workers, the world’s best entrepreneurs. We’ve got the best scientists. We’ve got the best researchers. We’ve got the best colleges and universities. (Applause.)
We are a young nation, and we’ve got the greatest diversity of talent and ingenuity, and it comes from every corner of the globe -- you can see it here in Oakland. No matter what the naysayers tell us -- (applause) -- there is not a country on this Earth that wouldn’t trade places with the United States of America. (Applause.)
So I continue to feel as optimistic, as hopeful about the capacity for us to institute meaningful change as I ever have been. What’s standing in our way right now -- despite all the progress we’ve made, despite the health care bill that we passed, despite Wall Street reform -- (applause) -- despite saving the auto industry -- despite all that, what’s holding us back right now is not the lack of big ideas. It’s what’s going on in Washington -- this uncompromising view that the only path forward is to go back to the same top-down economics that got us into this mess in the first place.
AUDIENCE: Booo --
THE PRESIDENT: My opponent’s entire plan, his whole plan for economic renewal, is more tax cuts for the wealthy.
AUDIENCE: Booo --
THE PRESIDENT: More regulation -- eliminating regulations for banks and corporations that we put in place after the crisis.
AUDIENCE: Booo --
THE PRESIDENT: Cutting more investments in things like education and research.
AUDIENCE: Booo --
THE PRESIDENT: And somehow this is supposed to create jobs and prosperity for everybody. That’s what Mitt Romney believes. That’s what his allies in Washington believe.
But here’s the problem -- we tried that and it didn’t work. (Applause.) It’s not what you believe, it’s not what I believe, it’s not what most Americans believe will actually make a difference. This country was not built from the top down; it was built from the middle class out, from the bottom up. (Applause.) That’s how we became the most prosperous nation in the history of the world. That’s the path that you can choose for America in this election. And that’s why I’m running for a second term as President of the United States. (Applause.)
AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!
THE PRESIDENT: So we’ve got two contrasting visions for where we want to take the country. And frankly, the other side knows they can’t sell their ideas so what they’re going to do is try to distort my vision. Earlier today, Governor Romney was at it again -- knowingly twisting my words around to suggest that I don’t value small businesses.
AUDIENCE: Booo --
THE PRESIDENT: Now, look, in politics we all tolerate a certain amount of spin. I understand these are the games that get played in political campaigns, although when folks just omit entire sentences of what you said -- (laughter) -- they start kind of splicing and dicing, you may have gone a little over the edge there.
But look, there’s actually a real choice at stake here. I believe with all my heart that it is the drive and the ingenuity of Americans who start businesses that lead to their success. I always have and I always will. (Applause.) The ability for somebody who’s willing to work hard, put in their sweat and their sacrifice to turn their idea into a profitable business, that’s the nature of America. That’s what helped make our economy the envy of the world.
I’ve always said don't bet against American workers, don't bet against American ingenuity. And I believe that the free market is the greatest source of prosperity in our history. But I also believe that if you talk to any business owner, they’ll tell you that what also helps them succeed alongside all their hard work, all their great ideas, is the ability to hire workers with the right skills and education. (Applause.) What helps them succeed is the ability to ship and sell their products on new roads and bridges and ports and wireless networks. (Applause.) What helps them succeed is having access to cutting-edge technology, which, like the Internet, often starts with publicly funded research and development. (Applause.) And what helps them succeed is a strong and growing middle class who can buy the products that they’re selling. Every business needs customers. (Applause.)
Now, for two centuries, we’ve made these investments -- not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans who understand what it takes to give our people and our businesses the best possible chance at success. But my opponent disagrees. Mr. Romney’s plan is to gut these investments just so that he can give more tax breaks to millionaires and companies that are shipping jobs overseas. He thinks that’s the best way to grow the economy.
AUDIENCE: Booo --
THE PRESIDENT: He thinks that’s the best way to help small businesses. And I’ve got to tell you, Oakland, he is dead wrong. (Applause.) We did not build this country from the top down. We built this country together -- individual entrepreneurs taking advantage of opportunities and putting their sweat and tears into it, and all of us making investments in things like public schools and public colleges and universities -- (applause) -- the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge. That’s how we sent a man to the moon. (Applause.) That’s how we saw medical breakthroughs that saved millions of lives.
If Mr. Romney does not understand that, then he doesn't understand what it takes to build an economy where everybody has a shot to succeed -- from the worker who punches a clock to the entrepreneur who wants to take a chance on a new idea.
There’s only one way to grow our economy for the long run. That’s what we’re fighting for. That is what this election is about. That’s why I’m running for a second term as President. (Applause.)
I’m running because I believe you can’t reduce the deficit -- which is a serious problem, we’ve got to deal with it -- but we can’t reduce it without asking folks like me who have been incredibly blessed to give up the tax cuts that we’ve been getting for a decade. (Applause.) I'll cut out government spending that’s not working, that we can’t afford, but I’m also going to ask anybody making over $250,000 a year to go back to the tax rates they were paying under Bill Clinton, back when our economy created 23 million new jobs -- (applause) -- the biggest budget surplus in history and everybody did well.
Just like we’ve tried their plan, we tried our plan -- and it worked. That’s the difference. (Applause.) That’s the choice in this election. That’s why I’m running for a second term.
When the American auto industry was on the brink of collapse, more than 1 million jobs were on the line, Governor Romney said, we should just "let Detroit go bankrupt."
AUDIENCE: Booo --
THE PRESIDENT: I refused to turn my back on a great industry and American workers. I bet on American workers. I bet on American manufacturing. Three years later, the American auto industry has come roaring back. (Applause.) And what happens in the auto industry can happen in other industries.
I want to invest in advanced manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing jobs. I want to make sure they don't take root in China and Germany, I want to make sure they take root right here in Oakland -- (applause) -- and Cleveland, and Raleigh, and Richmond.
And Governor Romney, his main calling card in this election is, I’ve got private sector experience. Well, you know what, his experience has been investing in companies that were called "pioneers" in the business of outsourcing. He wants to keep giving tax breaks to companies who are shipping jobs overseas. I'm a big proponent of insourcing. I want to end these tax breaks and start rewarding companies that create jobs right here in Oakland, right here in the United States, making products that we sell around the world, stamped with three proud words: Made in America. (Applause.) That's what I believe. That's why I'm running for a second term. (Applause.)
I'm running because after a decade of war, it's time to do some nation-building here at home. (Applause.) Because of the courage and the selflessness of our men and women in uniform, America is safer and more respected than before. Because of their sacrifices, we've been able to end the war in Iraq, as I promised to do. (Applause.) We've been able to refocus our efforts on those who actually carried out the 9/11 attacks, and gone after al Qaeda and bin Laden. (Applause.) We have set a timetable to transition out of Afghanistan and are bringing our troops home. (Applause.)
And now as we wind down a decade of war, I want to make sure that this is country where we care for our veterans and serve our veterans as well as they've served us -- (applause) -- because they shouldn’t have to fight for a job or a roof over their heads when they've been fighting for us. (Applause.)
Building our economy is part of our national security. So my plan would take about half of the money that we're no longer spending on war, let's use it to put people back to work rebuilding our roads, our runways, our ports, laying broadband lines into rural communities, updating our wireless networks. (Applause.) Let's create a Veterans Jobs Corps so we can put our returning heroes back to work as cops and firefighters in community that need them most. (Applause.)
That's the America we want to build. That's the choice in this election.
I'm running to make sure America once again leads the world in educating our kids and training our workers. (Applause.) I want to help our schools hire and reward the best teachers, especially in math and science. (Applause.) I want to give 2 million more Americans the opportunity to go to community colleges and learn the skills that local businesses are hiring for right now. (Applause.) I want to get colleges and universities to bring down the cost of tuition, because a higher education is no longer a luxury, it is an economic necessity in the 21st century. (Applause.) That's why I'm running for a second term as President of the United States. (Applause.)
Across the board in this election there's a choice. Housing is still a problem all across the country. Mr. Romney's plan is to let foreclosures hit bottom. That's not a solution; that's part of the problem. So my administration has already helped more than a million responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages. I want to give every homeowner the chance to save $3,000 a year, take advantage of historically low rates. That's an example of the difference in this election.
I continue to believe that nobody in America should go broke just because they get sick. (Applause.) We fought to get health care passed. It was the right thing to do. (Applause.) The Supreme Court has spoken and we are going forward. (Applause.) And for all the misinformation out there, let me just make this plain. If you've got health insurance, the only thing that you're going to get out of this is a lot more security dealing with your insurance company because they won't be able to mess around with you just because of some fine print, impose lifetime limits, suddenly you're health care is not there when you need it most. You will have security if you already have health insurance.
Young people will be able to stay on their parent's plans till they're 26 years old. (Applause.) Women won't be getting charged more than men, and you'll be getting free preventive care. (Applause.) Seniors will see the cost of their prescription drugs go down. (Applause.) If you don't have health insurance we're going to help you get it. (Applause.) it's the right thing to do.
And look, that's not the only difference that we're going to have in this campaign. Now is not the time to refight the same political battles we've had over the past four years. It was important to get Wall Street reform in place, to make sure that consumers aren't being taken advantage of by unscrupulous mortgage brokers or payday lenders. The other side wants to roll it back. We’re not going backwards, we’re going forwards. (Applause.)
Ending "don't ask, don't tell" was the right thing to do. (Applause.) We’re not going back, we’re going forward. Making sure that women control their own health care choices is the right thing to do. (Applause.) We’re not going back, we’re going forward. Expanding Pell grants for young people, right thing go do. We’re not going back, we’re going forward, Oakland. (Applause.)
All these things -- whether it’s making sure every child gets a great education, making sure that we’re investing in our infrastructure, making sure that we’re attracting advanced manufacturing, making sure that health care is secure, making sure everybody is treated fairly and not discriminated against -- (applause) -- making sure that our veterans are getting the benefits that they’ve earned -- all these things tie to together. They're all part of a vision that says you can make it if you try. They're all central to the idea that made this country great, that if you work hard, you can get ahead. It’s the same promise our parents and our grandparents passed down to us. It’s the promise we’ve got to pass on to our kids and our grandkids.
Now, over the course of the next four months, the other side will spend more money than we have ever seen on ads that basically tell you the same thing you’ve been hearing from them for months. Like I said, they don't really have an economic plan. They know their economic theory is not going to sell. So really what their ads all boil down to is: The economy is not where it should be, and it’s Obama’s fault. It’s very simple, easy to summarize. You will continue to see a variation on this theme. (Laughter.)
And I guess it may be a plan to try to win an election, but it’s not a plan to create jobs. It’s not a plan to revitalize the economy. It’s not a plan to rebuild our middle class.
And you know, the nice thing is as I see all of you here tonight, it reminds that we’ve been outspent before. We’ve been counted out more times than I can remember. (Applause.) But through every one of my campaigns, what’s always given me hope is you -- (applause) -- your ability to cut through the nonsense, your ability to focus on what’s important.
When Americans come together, and they focus on what’s true, and they focus on what’s right, and they think about what’s best in the story of their own families -- all the struggles their parents and grandparents went through, some coming here as immigrants, some coming here through no choice of their own, some working in mills or factories, some working out on farms, folks coming here and not knowing what to expect, but understanding there was something special about America, knowing that here there was embedded in the very charters of this country the idea that everybody had certain inalienable rights, endowed by their Creator -- life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness -- the idea that we’re free to pursue our own individual dreams, and yet even as we express this incredible self-reliance, this rugged individualism, that we can also come together as one American family, as a more perfect union.
Our parents, our grandparents, our great-grandparents, what they were fighting for -- they knew that the middle class, it wasn’t about a certain amount of money in your bank account. It was about knowing that you work hard and you could succeed, and you could have some security, and your kids could leapfrog over you, do things you couldn’t imagine; and that there would be times where we stumbled and had setbacks, but in America, you got a second chance and a third chance, as long as you just didn't give up, you kept on going.
When we tap that spirit, when we tap into that idea that it’s not a matter of bloodlines, it’s not a matter of everybody being of the same race or the same faith, but it has to do with a creed that binds us together -- when we focus on that, then all this other money doesn't matter. All those negative ads don't matter. (Applause.) What matters is you. When you come together, change happens. When you come together, you inspire me. (Applause.)
I told you in 2008, I wasn’t a perfect man, and I wouldn’t be a perfect President. But I also said that I’d always tell you what I thought, I’d always tell you where I stood, and most importantly, I would wake up every single day fighting as hard as I knew how to make your lives a little bit better. (Applause.) Because I saw myself in you. In your grandparents, I saw my grandparents. In your kids, I saw Malia and I saw Sasha. (Applause.) In your story, I saw my own. And, Oakland, I’ve kept that promise.
Every day that I’ve had the privilege of having this office, I have been thinking about you and fighting as hard as I knew how to make sure that your hard work pays off. (Applause.)
And now I’m asking you for your help. Now I’m asking you for your vote. Now I’m asking you to knock on doors and make phone calls and do all the things that we did in 2008. (Applause.) And if you’re willing to stand with me and fight with me, then I promise you, we will finish what we started. (Applause.) And we will grow this economy and build the middle class and remind the world just why it is that the United States of America is the greatest nation on Earth. (Applause.)
God bless you. God bless the United States of America. (Applause.)
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8:30 P.M. PDT
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/07/24/remarks-president-campaign-event
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