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President Obama, joined by Vice President Biden, announces $8 billion in Recovery Act funding for high-speed rail projects that will provide faster, more energy-efficient travel between cities and create new jobs for American workers. The announcement came during a Town Hall meeting in Tampa, FL. January 28, 2010.

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain)

July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Objectives: 1. Discuss the effects of temporary school closures on the education sector and the community at large and the importance of careful planning. 2. Discuss lessons learned from the spring H1N1 outbreak, including challenges and opportunities for enhancing state and local preparedness for temporary school closures. 3. Identify important components of education sector preparedness, including understanding legal authorities, options for continuing education in the context of school closures, the role of day care centers and universities, and protecting the health and safety of students and staff. 4. Identify mechanisms for communicating at various levels including between schools, families, and staff; between local educational agencies and states; and between states and the federal government about H1N1. More H1N1 (Swine) flu and seasonal flu info at www.flu.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy www.newmedia.hhs.gov

NOTE: the audio on this instance drops out at around 15 min. Please visit vimeo.com for the full video. President Obama holds a town hall focused on health insurance reform in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The President addresses how health insurance reform is essential to our financial security, and explains how his plan will benefit all Americans, including those who already have insurance. After his opening remarks, the President takes a variety of questions from the audience, including questions on Medicare and health education . July 27, 2009. (Public Domain)

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