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Obama school speech draws good reviews

Source: United Press International

Washington : DC : USA | 2 months ago

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President Barack Obama 's speech to U.S. students Tuesday was muted or positive, school and government officials said. Obama addressed students at a Virginia high school, and his bland comments on working hard to succeed were broadcast on the Internet and cable television.

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Bipartisan praise for Obama's school speech

News Source: Los Angeles Times | 2 months ago

Though it inspired controversy over the last week, President Obama's back-to-school address to America's students Tuesday ended up being decidedly motivational rather than political -- and even won praise from some Republicans. Speaking to students...
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Washington Though it inspired a swirling controversy about politics in the classroom over the past week, President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address to America’s students on Tuesday ended up being decidedly motivational rather than...
Obama school speech draws good reviews

News Source: United Press International | 2 months ago

President Barack Obama 's speech to U.S. students Tuesday was muted or positive, school and government officials said. Obama addressed students at a Virginia high school, and his bland comments on working hard to succeed were broadcast on the...

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