Weekly Address: Paying Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

In this week's address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by honoring the brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country. As we stand with our veterans and military families this weekend, the President underscored our commitment to uphold our nation's sacred trust with our veterans and ensure they get the benefits and opportunities they deserve and have earned.

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President Obama Nominates Julián Castro as Next HUD Secretary, and Shaun Donovan as OMB Director

Yesterday, in the White House State Dining Room, President Obama nominated San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro as the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and current HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to serve as the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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West Wing Week 05/23/14 or, "Straight A's? Whoa!"

This week, the President spoke on the importance of raising the minimum wage, investing in infrastructure, and bringing jobs and tourism back to America; invited the Super Bowl Champion Seahawks to the White House; and designated a new National Monument. The First Lady honoredBrown v. Board of Education, and the Vice President and Dr. Biden traveled to Romania and Cyprus.

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The President Talks Tourism at the Baseball Hall of Fame

Thursday afternoon, President Obama became the first sitting President in U.S. history to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. After taking some time to enjoy the baseball history and memorabilia at the Hall -- which will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this summer -- he talked about the impact that travel and tourism has on our country.

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