Obama Watch: Week of June 21

Obama catches Nats game with daughters; speaks about fatherhood in D.C. See more!

Short Stop in Ohio - On Friday, the president made a quick trip to Ohio to trump the creation of jobs under the federal stimulus, while also acknowledging the struggling economy. Here he greets construction workers while touring a Recovery Act highway project in Columbus, Ohio ahead of a groundbreaking ceremony for the 10,000th road project paid for by stimulus money. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Short Stop in Ohio - On Friday, the president made a quick trip to Ohio to trump the creation of jobs under the federal stimulus, while also acknowledging the struggling economy. Here he greets construction workers while touring a Recovery Act highway project in Columbus, Ohio ahead of a groundbreaking ceremony for the 10,000th road project paid for by stimulus money. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Talking the Economy - Obama took to the stage, surrounded by construction workers, to address the audience. He spoke of a few economic highlights, but said they weren’t enough. "There are still too many people here in Ohio and across the country who can't find work. Many more can't make ends meet," Obama said. "And for these folks, the only jobs we create that matter are the ones that provide for their families. So while the recovery may start with projects like this, it can't end here."

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Talking the Economy - Obama took to the stage, surrounded by construction workers, to address the audience. He spoke of a few economic highlights, but said they weren’t enough. "There are still too many people here in Ohio and across the country who can't find work. Many more can't make ends meet," Obama said. "And for these folks, the only jobs we create that matter are the ones that provide for their families. So while the recovery may start with projects like this, it can't end here."

Nats vs. White Sox - Back in D.C. that evening, Obama arrives at the Washington Nationals game against his beloved Chicago White Sox. Joining Obama were his daughters Sasha, Malia, senior adviser David Axelrod, longtime Chicago friend Eric Whitaker and brother-in-law Konrad Ng. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

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Nats vs. White Sox - Back in D.C. that evening, Obama arrives at the Washington Nationals game against his beloved Chicago White Sox. Joining Obama were his daughters Sasha, Malia, senior adviser David Axelrod, longtime Chicago friend Eric Whitaker and brother-in-law Konrad Ng. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

Eyes on the President - The Obamas’ appearance served as a surprise to Nats fans, who spent some time taking pictures of the president while he was in the skybox. Here, Obama points to the crowd. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Eyes on the President - The Obamas’ appearance served as a surprise to Nats fans, who spent some time taking pictures of the president while he was in the skybox. Here, Obama points to the crowd. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Watching the Game - Obama sits alongside daughter Sasha during the game. The group left in the 9th inning, before the White Sox eventually went on to win the game 2-1 in the 11th inning.

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Watching the Game - Obama sits alongside daughter Sasha during the game. The group left in the 9th inning, before the White Sox eventually went on to win the game 2-1 in the 11th inning.

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Juneteenth - On Saturday, the president issued a statement to commemorate Juneteenth (a holiday marking the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865). “[Juneteenth] is not only a time to celebrate the rich heritage and many accomplishments of African Americans in our country, but also a time to reflect on the common values and ideals that we share as Americans.”

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Juneteenth - On Saturday, the president issued a statement to commemorate Juneteenth (a holiday marking the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865). “[Juneteenth] is not only a time to celebrate the rich heritage and many accomplishments of African Americans in our country, but also a time to reflect on the common values and ideals that we share as Americans.”

In Honor of Fathers - On Monday, the president attended a Father’s Day event at the Town Hall Education Arts and Recreation Campus (THEARC) theater in D.C.

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In Honor of Fathers - On Monday, the president attended a Father’s Day event at the Town Hall Education Arts and Recreation Campus (THEARC) theater in D.C.

Kids “Need Us to be Present” - During his personal speech, Obama admitted that he’d “missed out on moments in my daughters’ lives that I’ll never get back.” But he also urged fathers to take an active role in their children’s lives. “[Our children] need us to be present. They need us to show up and give it our best shot, no matter what else is going on in our lives.”

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Kids “Need Us to be Present” - During his personal speech, Obama admitted that he’d “missed out on moments in my daughters’ lives that I’ll never get back.” But he also urged fathers to take an active role in their children’s lives. “[Our children] need us to be present. They need us to show up and give it our best shot, no matter what else is going on in our lives.”

After the Event - Obama greeted audience members following the event. He went on to host a Father’s Day barbecue at the White House later in the day.

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After the Event - Obama greeted audience members following the event. He went on to host a Father’s Day barbecue at the White House later in the day.

Meeting With Health Officials - Tuesday, Obama will meet with health insurers and state insurance commissioners. He will deliver his remarks following the meeting.

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Meeting With Health Officials - Tuesday, Obama will meet with health insurers and state insurance commissioners. He will deliver his remarks following the meeting.

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LGBT Pride Month - In the evening, the president will host an event celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at the White House. (Photo is from last year’s event at the White House)

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LGBT Pride Month - In the evening, the president will host an event celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at the White House. (Photo is from last year’s event at the White House)

Meeting with Security Team - Wednesday, Obama will hold his monthly meeting with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan. The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, will also be in attendance. McChrystal has drawn some heat for a recent Rolling Stone interview in which he criticized the president. The general apologized Tuesday for using “poor judgment” and has been summoned to the meeting at the White House to explain his comments in person.

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Meeting with Security Team - Wednesday, Obama will hold his monthly meeting with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan. The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, will also be in attendance. McChrystal has drawn some heat for a recent Rolling Stone interview in which he criticized the president. The general apologized Tuesday for using “poor judgment” and has been summoned to the meeting at the White House to explain his comments in person.

Agency Visit - First Lady Michelle Obama will continue her tour of federal agencies with a visit to the Department of Justice on Wednesday. She will be joined by Attorney General Eric Holder and will thank employees for their efforts.

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Agency Visit - First Lady Michelle Obama will continue her tour of federal agencies with a visit to the Department of Justice on Wednesday. She will be joined by Attorney General Eric Holder and will thank employees for their efforts.

Fitness and Nutrition - The president and first lady Michelle Obama will attend a President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition event at a local school in the afternoon. They, along with students, parents, educators, athletes and experts, will promote health and wellness through physical exercise and healthy eating.

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Fitness and Nutrition - The president and first lady Michelle Obama will attend a President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition event at a local school in the afternoon. They, along with students, parents, educators, athletes and experts, will promote health and wellness through physical exercise and healthy eating.

Meeting With Russian Leader - Obama will meet with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday at the White House. The two leaders will discuss ways the two nations can better collaborate on trade, investment and innovation ahead of the upcoming G-8 and G-20 meetings.

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Meeting With Russian Leader - Obama will meet with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday at the White House. The two leaders will discuss ways the two nations can better collaborate on trade, investment and innovation ahead of the upcoming G-8 and G-20 meetings.

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In First Lady News - Michelle Obama will give a speech at the Department of Veteran Affairs alongside Secretary of Veteran Affairs Erin Shinseki on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the First Lady will host a Healthy Kids Fair with D.C. public school students and their families. And on Friday, Mrs. Obama will commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting an event at the White House, highlighting the need for health care reform. BET News will be there to cover.

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School Visit - Mrs. Obama will visit D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts on Thursday.

G-8 Summit - President Obama will travel to Ontario, Canada on Friday to attend the G-8 Summit.

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G-8 Summit - President Obama will travel to Ontario, Canada on Friday to attend the G-8 Summit.