Obama Watch: Week of June 7

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Truck Company Tour - Last Friday, President Obama and Vice President Biden were given a tour of Hyattsville, Md.’s K. Neal International Trucks, Inc. by Stephen W. Neal, who serves as president and CEO. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

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Truck Company Tour - Last Friday, President Obama and Vice President Biden were given a tour of Hyattsville, Md.’s K. Neal International Trucks, Inc. by Stephen W. Neal, who serves as president and CEO. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

Economy Remarks - After his tour, Obama, alongside Biden, talks about the economy at the Hyattsville, Md. facility. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

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Economy Remarks - After his tour, Obama, alongside Biden, talks about the economy at the Hyattsville, Md. facility. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

The Real Salt Lake Visit DC - President Obama welcomed Major League Soccer champions the Real Salt Lake to the White House Friday to congratulate them on their achievement during a ceremony in the East Room. Here, he carries the trophy with team chairman Dave Checketts. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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The Real Salt Lake Visit DC - President Obama welcomed Major League Soccer champions the Real Salt Lake to the White House Friday to congratulate them on their achievement during a ceremony in the East Room. Here, he carries the trophy with team chairman Dave Checketts. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Obama’s ‘Real’ Jersey - The president holds up a jersey given to him by the soccer champs during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Obama’s ‘Real’ Jersey - The president holds up a jersey given to him by the soccer champs during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Heading to Louisiana - Following the ceremony on Friday, Obama headed out to Louisiana to check on the progress in cleaning up the oil spill. Here, Obama waves before boarding Air Force One. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Heading to Louisiana - Following the ceremony on Friday, Obama headed out to Louisiana to check on the progress in cleaning up the oil spill. Here, Obama waves before boarding Air Force One. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Seafood Restaurant Stop - Obama sits down before a pile of boiled shrimp at Camardelle’s, a live bait and boiled seafood restaurant shop in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Also at the table are National Incident Commander Adm. Thad Allen and convenience store owner Patti Rigaud. While there, he also met with other residents affected by the BP oil spill. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Seafood Restaurant Stop - Obama sits down before a pile of boiled shrimp at Camardelle’s, a live bait and boiled seafood restaurant shop in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Also at the table are National Incident Commander Adm. Thad Allen and convenience store owner Patti Rigaud. While there, he also met with other residents affected by the BP oil spill. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Greeting Residents - After his visit to Camardelle’s, the president greets residents. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Greeting Residents - After his visit to Camardelle’s, the president greets residents. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Hugging the Mayor - Obama hugs Grand Isle mayor David Camardelle after visiting Camardelle’s restaurant to meet with residents regarding the BP oil spill. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Hugging the Mayor - Obama hugs Grand Isle mayor David Camardelle after visiting Camardelle’s restaurant to meet with residents regarding the BP oil spill. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Speaking to Residents - The president addresses residents after coming out of Camardelle’s. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Speaking to Residents - The president addresses residents after coming out of Camardelle’s. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Tour - Obama walks past fishing boats on a pier with Mayor Camardelle of Grand Isle (right), National Incident Commander Adm. Thad Allen (second right) and Chris Camardelle. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Tour - Obama walks past fishing boats on a pier with Mayor Camardelle of Grand Isle (right), National Incident Commander Adm. Thad Allen (second right) and Chris Camardelle. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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In First Lady News… - While Obama visited Louisiana Friday, Mrs. Obama was hosting an event on the White House’s South Lawn with hundreds of chefs across the nation and local school children. Flanked by chefs Todd Grey from Equinox, left, and Sam Kass, the first lady called on the chefs to get involved by adopting a school and working with teachers, parents, school nutritionists and more to help educate kids about food and nutrition. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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In First Lady News… - While Obama visited Louisiana Friday, Mrs. Obama was hosting an event on the White House’s South Lawn with hundreds of chefs across the nation and local school children. Flanked by chefs Todd Grey from Equinox, left, and Sam Kass, the first lady called on the chefs to get involved by adopting a school and working with teachers, parents, school nutritionists and more to help educate kids about food and nutrition. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hugs for All - Prior to getting their hands dirty harvesting the White House Kitchen Garden, the First Lady gets hugs from the children from Hollin Meadow’s Elementary in Alexandria, Va.. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Hugs for All - Prior to getting their hands dirty harvesting the White House Kitchen Garden, the First Lady gets hugs from the children from Hollin Meadow’s Elementary in Alexandria, Va.. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harvesting Fennel - Mrs. Obama harvests fennel with the students as they help in the White House Kitchen Garden. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Harvesting Fennel - Mrs. Obama harvests fennel with the students as they help in the White House Kitchen Garden. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Introducing: James Clapper - On Saturday, the president introduced James Clapper as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) during a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Introducing: James Clapper - On Saturday, the president introduced James Clapper as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) during a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Obamas Go to the Theater - President Obama and First Lady Michelle applaud at the Ford’s Theatre’s “Spirit of America” celebration in Washington, D.C. during its annual gala on Sunday. Others pictured are Walt Disney Company President and CEO Roger Iger (left) and Ford’s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault (third right). (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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The Obamas Go to the Theater - President Obama and First Lady Michelle applaud at the Ford’s Theatre’s “Spirit of America” celebration in Washington, D.C. during its annual gala on Sunday. Others pictured are Walt Disney Company President and CEO Roger Iger (left) and Ford’s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault (third right). (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Remarks - Obama, standing next to First Lady Michelle, delivers remarks at the Ford Theatre’s gala. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Remarks - Obama, standing next to First Lady Michelle, delivers remarks at the Ford Theatre’s gala. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Meeting in the Cabinet Room - The president meets with his Cabinet members Monday to discuss the response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the White House’s Cabinet Room. From left are, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, White House Adviser on climate and energy Carol Browner, and the president. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Meeting in the Cabinet Room - The president meets with his Cabinet members Monday to discuss the response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the White House’s Cabinet Room. From left are, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, White House Adviser on climate and energy Carol Browner, and the president. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

High School Commencement Speech - Monday afternoon, the president traveled to Michigan to deliver the commencement speech at Kalamazoo Central High School during their graduation ceremonies. The lucky high school beat out other competing schools to win this year’s Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. Obama returned to D.C. afterward.

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High School Commencement Speech - Monday afternoon, the president traveled to Michigan to deliver the commencement speech at Kalamazoo Central High School during their graduation ceremonies. The lucky high school beat out other competing schools to win this year’s Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. Obama returned to D.C. afterward.

Tele-Town Hall - President Obama will take part in a national tele-town hall meeting on Tuesday held at the Holiday Park Multipurpose Senior Center in Wheaton, Md. During the meeting, Obama will talk about the Affordable Care Act with senior citizens as well as ways his administration will help fight scams and fraud aimed at seniors. Seniors at the center as well as seniors across the country can participate in the town hall meeting via telephone.

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Tele-Town Hall - President Obama will take part in a national tele-town hall meeting on Tuesday held at the Holiday Park Multipurpose Senior Center in Wheaton, Md. During the meeting, Obama will talk about the Affordable Care Act with senior citizens as well as ways his administration will help fight scams and fraud aimed at seniors. Seniors at the center as well as seniors across the country can participate in the town hall meeting via telephone.

Healthy Kits - On Tuesday, the First Lady will host a Congressional Service Event with members of Congress and their spouses at the Kennedy Recreation Center. During the event, participants will pack Healthy Lifestyle Kits, which will include jump ropes along with healthy snacks for local children. (Mrs. Obama is pictured here at a Let's Move event last week in Nevada).

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Healthy Kits - On Tuesday, the First Lady will host a Congressional Service Event with members of Congress and their spouses at the Kennedy Recreation Center. During the event, participants will pack Healthy Lifestyle Kits, which will include jump ropes along with healthy snacks for local children. (Mrs. Obama is pictured here at a Let's Move event last week in Nevada).

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Meeting with Palestinian Leader - Wednesday, Obama will meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The two leaders are set to discuss how the United States can help Israeli-Palestinian relations, and promote the establishment of a Palestinian state.

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Meeting with Palestinian Leader - Wednesday, Obama will meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The two leaders are set to discuss how the United States can help Israeli-Palestinian relations, and promote the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Deepwater Tragedy - The president has invited family members of the men who lost their lives in the BP Deepwater Horizon tragedy to the White House on Thursday. At that time he will offer his personal condolences. In total, 11 men died following the explosion of the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico in April and 17 were injured.

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Deepwater Tragedy - The president has invited family members of the men who lost their lives in the BP Deepwater Horizon tragedy to the White House on Thursday. At that time he will offer his personal condolences. In total, 11 men died following the explosion of the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico in April and 17 were injured.

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

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

Anacostia High School Graduation - On Friday morning, Mrs. Obama will give the commencement address at D.C.’s Anacostia High School’s graduation ceremonies. She visited the school last year as part of her Women of Excellence event.

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Anacostia High School Graduation - On Friday morning, Mrs. Obama will give the commencement address at D.C.’s Anacostia High School’s graduation ceremonies. She visited the school last year as part of her Women of Excellence event.

Department Visit - Friday afternoon, the First Lady will visit the Department of Labor to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Women’s Bureau. She will deliver remarks during the ceremony, praising the achievements of the bureau.

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Department Visit - Friday afternoon, the First Lady will visit the Department of Labor to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Women’s Bureau. She will deliver remarks during the ceremony, praising the achievements of the bureau.