Obama Watch: Week of Aug. 2

Obama goes to a Mystics game with Sasha; then travels to Atlanta. Get more Obama news!

Michigan Visit - Last Friday, President Obama flew into Detroit to visit an auto plant. Upon his arrival at Detroit Wayne County Airport, he shakes hands with Mayor Dave Bing (left) and Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, D-Mich. (center). (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Michigan Visit - Last Friday, President Obama flew into Detroit to visit an auto plant. Upon his arrival at Detroit Wayne County Airport, he shakes hands with Mayor Dave Bing (left) and Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, D-Mich. (center). (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Touring the Plant - Here, the president steps out of a Jeep Grand Cherokee during his tour of the Jefferson North Chrysler Plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Touring the Plant - Here, the president steps out of a Jeep Grand Cherokee during his tour of the Jefferson North Chrysler Plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Approaching the Stage - Obama waves to the crowd of workers as he is introduced before delivering remarks at the plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Approaching the Stage - Obama waves to the crowd of workers as he is introduced before delivering remarks at the plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trumping the Bailout - During his speech, the president highlighted the success of the auto industry bailout and its positive effect on the economy. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Trumping the Bailout - During his speech, the president highlighted the success of the auto industry bailout and its positive effect on the economy. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Praising the Workers - “I placed that faith in you and all of America’s autoworkers, and you’ve vindicated that belief. The fact that we’re standing in this magnificent factory today is a testament to the decisions we made and the sacrifices that you and countless stakeholders across this industry and this country were willing to make,” Obama said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Praising the Workers - “I placed that faith in you and all of America’s autoworkers, and you’ve vindicated that belief. The fact that we’re standing in this magnificent factory today is a testament to the decisions we made and the sacrifices that you and countless stakeholders across this industry and this country were willing to make,” Obama said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Greetings - Obama took time to greet workers during his visit to the Jefferson North Chrysler Plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Greetings - Obama took time to greet workers during his visit to the Jefferson North Chrysler Plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Spy Museum - Back in D.C. on Friday, President Obama made a surprise visit to the Spy Museum. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Spy Museum - Back in D.C. on Friday, President Obama made a surprise visit to the Spy Museum. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Sunday’s B-Ball Workout - Obama and another gentleman leave after playing basketball at Fort McNair in D.C. on Sunday.

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Sunday’s B-Ball Workout - Obama and another gentleman leave after playing basketball at Fort McNair in D.C. on Sunday.

Daddy-Daughter Time - On Sunday afternoon, the president and his youngest daughter Sasha attended a WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Tulsa Shock. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Daddy-Daughter Time - On Sunday afternoon, the president and his youngest daughter Sasha attended a WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Tulsa Shock. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WNBA Game - Sasha invited a friend from school to come along. Mystics owner Ted Leonsis, second from left, sits nearby. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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WNBA Game - Sasha invited a friend from school to come along. Mystics owner Ted Leonsis, second from left, sits nearby. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Atlanta Bound - Obama walks toward Air Force One on Monday, before traveling to Atlanta to speak at the Disabled American Veterans convention. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Atlanta Bound - Obama walks toward Air Force One on Monday, before traveling to Atlanta to speak at the Disabled American Veterans convention. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Obama’s Speech - During his speech, Obama hailed this month's planned withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops as a major success. (AP Photo/john Bazemore)

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Obama’s Speech - During his speech, Obama hailed this month's planned withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops as a major success. (AP Photo/john Bazemore)

Greetings - After his speech, President Obama greeted audience members at the convention. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Greetings - After his speech, President Obama greeted audience members at the convention. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

DNC Fundraiser - After the convention, Obama spoke at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraising event in Atlanta. Here he is introduced by Mayor Kasim Reed. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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DNC Fundraiser - After the convention, Obama spoke at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraising event in Atlanta. Here he is introduced by Mayor Kasim Reed. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Bill Signing/Town Hall - The president signed the Fair Sentencing Act in the Oval Office Aug. 3. The legislation narrows the disparity between sentences for crack cocaine possession and those for powder cocaine. Following the signing, he hosted a town hall at the White House along with the Forum with Young African Leaders.

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Bill Signing/Town Hall - The president will sign the Fair Sentencing Act in the Oval Office on Tuesday. The legislation narrows the disparity between sentences for crack cocaine possession and those for powder cocaine. Following the signing, he’ll host a town hall at the White House along with the Forum with Young African Leaders.

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Bi-partisan Meeting - The president will meet with a group of Republican and Democratic senators to discuss energy and climate legislation on Tuesday.

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AFL-CIO Meeting - On Wednesday, Obama is scheduled to speak at the AFL-CIO Executive Committee Meeting. He will leave for Chicago in the afternoon.

Thursday - After a day of meetings at the White House, Obama will attend a fundraiser and rally for Democratic Virginia state Senator and gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds in Tysons Corner, Va.

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Happy Birthday! - Also on Wednesday, President Obama celebrates his 49th birthday. With First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha in Spain and Malia at camp, Obama will celebrate in Chicago with a birthday dinner.

Spain Trip - While the president celebrates his birthday. The first lady and youngest daughter Sasha arrive in Spain for a private vacation with longtime family friends.

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Spain Trip - While the president celebrates his birthday. The first lady and youngest daughter Sasha arrive in Spain for a private vacation with longtime family friends.

Chicago Visit - While in Chicago on Thursday, President Obama will visit a Ford plant and attend Democratic fundraisers. He will return to D.C. later in the day.

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Chicago Visit - While in Chicago on Thursday, President Obama will visit a Ford plant and attend Democratic fundraisers. He will return to D.C. later in the day.

White House Meetings - The President will hold meetings at the White House on Friday.

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White House Meetings - Obama will attend meetings at the White House on Friday.