DAILY SNAPSHOT
Friday, August 28, 2015

A Walk with the President:

President Barack Obama walks with Personal Secretary Ferial Govashiri along the West Colonnade of the White House, Aug. 7, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Weekly Address: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Protecting the Right to Vote

In this week's address, the President celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by underscoring the importance of one of the most fundamental rights of our democracy -- that all of us are created equal and that each of us deserves a voice.

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West Wing Week: "The Measure of a Leader"

Last week, the President announced a new historic action to cut harmful carbon pollution, advocated for the Iran deal, celebrated his 54th birthday, and inaugurated a new class of Mandela fellows.

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Business Schools Come Together to Expand Opportunities for Women in Business

Last Wednesday, the Council on Women and Girls and the Council of Economic Advisers hosted a convening focused on opportunities for business schools and the business community to work together to ensure that students are trained to lead in the 21st century and to expand opportunities for women in business.

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"My message to every American is simple: Get out there and vote -- not just every four years, but every chance you get. Because your elected officials will only heed your voice if you make your voice heard."