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Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama
Colin Powell, the former secretary of state under President George W. Bush, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and four-star general, made his 2012 endorsement this morning. He's supporting Barack Obama once again. Colin Powell, the former secretary of state under President George W. Bush, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and four-star general, made his 2012 endorsement this morning. He's supporting Barack Obama once again.
"I signed on for a long patrol with President Obama, and I don't think this is the time to make such a sudden change," he told CBS This Morning earlier today. "Not only am I not comfortable with what Governor Romney is proposing for his economic plan, I have concerns about his views on foreign policy. The governor, who was speaking Monday night at the debate, was saying things that were quite different from what he said earlier. So I'm not quite sure which Gov. Romney we would be getting with respect to foreign policy. … It's a moving target."
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There’s no quit in America
In recent months, President Obama has laid out a concrete and specific plan to continue restoring economic security to the middle class Take a look at Barack Obama's plan for the country, compare it to Mitt Romney's, then vote. We salute Barack Obama tonight
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Helping our veterans afford college
In President Obama, we have a commander-in-chief who understands that our commitment to our veterans doesn't end when they return home. In President Obama, we have a commander-in-chief who understands that our commitment to our veterans doesn't end when they return home.
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The Obama Administration's Accomplishments for Veterans and Military Families
VETS to COPS
June 25, 2012The Obama Administration awarded “Vets to Cops,” hiring grants awarded to offer law enforcement positions to veterans, in 220 cities and counties.
Veterans and Military Families for Obama Launch
May 17, 2012The President and the First Lady officially launched Veterans and Military Families for Obama.
Obama Signs an Executive Order Protecting Veterans from Greedy Colleges
April 26, 2012The President signed an order to crack down on colleges and universities that preyed on veterans and service members for their GI Bill benefits.
