Americans will be grappling with a number of sensitive and critical issues throughout 2014 and beyond. Some new, some old and some never-ending – concerns about race, religion, violence, politics, guns, climate change, war and civic responsibility are just some of the issues that may polarize all or segments of the nation. We The People will bring awareness to different viewpoints in the hopes of educating its readership. Please be encouraged to join in and share your perspective.
President Obama reminded Americans that the Affordable Care Act is open for enrollment during his Weekly Radio Address.
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Photo(s) of the Day
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President Barack Obama holds a koala prior to the G20 Welcome to Country Ceremony at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 15, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Audience members reach out to shake hands with President Barack Obama following his Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative town hall in Rangoon, Burma, Nov. 14, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
A hotel employee models earrings for President Barack Obama at a vendors fair at the Kempinski Hotel Nay Pyi Taw, Naypyitaw, Burma, Nov. 13, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of China greet children during the State Arrival Welcome Ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Nov. 12, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama talks with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation as they join other leaders en route to the APEC Family Photo at the International Convention Center in Beijing, China, Nov. 11, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama shakes hands with staff and their families during a meet and greet at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China, Nov. 10, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY
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SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2014) — Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel makes remarks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Nov. 15, 2014. Hagel is on a trip visiting troops across the continental United States. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt/Released
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Adm. James Winnefeld speaks at the Reagan National Defense Forum at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. The Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) brings together leaders and key stakeholders in the defense community – including members of Congress, civilian officials and military leaders from the Defense Department and industry – to address the health of our national defense and stimulate discussions that promote policies that strengthen the U.S. military in the future. DoD photo by Kevin O’Brien
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Keith Reeves, right, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), monitors a console with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Lt. j.g. Kotaro Kitahara in the ship’s combat information center during Exercise Keen Sword 2015. Keen Sword, a joint/bilateral field training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force, is designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and JSDF. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Declan Barnes/Released)
West Wing Week
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