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Lew says he found the Inspector General's report on IRS "very troubling," and he has "zero tolerance" for the IRS misconduct.by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 8:10:43 PM -
Interviewed by @AlHuntDC, Lew says new IRS boss has to hold employees accountable, correct failures & identify any systemic problems.by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 8:09:38 PM -
Now on @BloombergNews, Treasury Secy Jack Lew says new IRS Acting Commissioner Dan Werfel "has to restore confidence in the IRS."by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 8:08:07 PM -


Pres Obama walks across South Lawn from Marine One to Oval Office on return from Baltimore. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKfbP8bCYAEvqH8.jpg
by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 7:31:48 PM -


Marine One gently lands on South Lawn returning Pres Obama from Jobs & Opportunity Tour in Baltimore. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKfa35yCMAA0L8P.jpg
by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 7:30:09 PM -


Pres Obama discusses economic concerns at Center for Urban Families in Baltimore. (TV Pool photo by @schultzecnn). http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKfQngXCMAERQCp.jpg
by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 6:45:24 PM -


What did you do at work today? #Obama #ManufacturingFlow
by jessdoit_hughes via Instagram 5/17/2013 5:47:10 PM -
Readers, thank you for joining our live coverage of President Obama's statement on jobs and the economy. -
"We've got to up our game on infrastructure," says Pres Obama at dredge making plant. (CBS Photo by @KTBaskerville)by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 5:45:51 PM -
Obama's Baltimore appearance has single handily caused hours of traffic #obamanationby samspiegs via twitter 5/17/2013 5:44:11 PM -
Obama in Baltimore: "Wouldn't we be better off if we protected our children from the horrors of gun violence?"by lshelby via twitter 5/17/2013 5:44:04 PM -


Pres Obama delivers jobs speech at manufacturer of dredges (like those on the right) (CBS photo by Kia Baskerville) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKfBxCWCAAE7cUu.jpg
by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 5:40:27 PM -
President Obama: "Baltimore is bouncing back" from the Great Recession.by downtownkirby via twitter 5/17/2013 5:39:22 PM -
Breaking news from Reuters: U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE GRANTS AN INJUNCTION TEMPORARILY BLOCKING ENFORCEMENT OF ARKANSAS' 12-WEEK ABORTION BAN -
With dredging equipment at his side, Pres Obama hails Ellicott's legacy since 1885; made dredges that helped build Panama Canal.by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 5:34:05 PM -
Breaking news from the Reuters wire: DIVIDED US HOUSE PASSES BILL TO REQUIRE SEC TO CONDUCT MORE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ITS RULES IN 235-161 VOTE -
Pres Obama reaffirms his economic goals: make America a magnet for good jobs; enhance worker skills; ensure jobs provide a decent living.by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 5:31:32 PM -


U.S. President Barack Obama raises his hand while sitting with pre-kindergarten students at Moravia Park Elementary School during his second 'Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tour' in Baltimore, Maryland May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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#obama #landed #president #baltimore instagram.com/p/Za9SahAHCd/
by 8babieslater via twitter 5/17/2013 5:28:44 PM -
Pres Obama calls for "more good middle class jobs." Says he wants wages and incomes going up too. "That's the next phase," he says.by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 5:27:57 PM -


Excited to hear @BarackObama speak today in #Baltimore on childhood edu, infra and work! m.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/05/1… pic.twitter.com/RPp0xWxkSl
by Danielle Torain via twitter 5/17/2013 5:27:53 PM -
Pres Obama tells Baltimore audience he'll soon host SuperBowl champ Ravens at WH & have Ray Lewis in the China Room. "What could go wrong."by Mark Knoller via twitter 5/17/2013 5:24:10 PM -


Obama at Ellicot Dredge in Baltimore, MD. #CNN pic.twitter.com/YLj1bgh8w8
by BillAlberterCNN via twitter 5/17/2013 5:24:02 PM -


Obama takes the stage at Ellicott Dredges. "Hello, Baltimore." pic.twitter.com/JqInJKHOib
by jfritze via twitter 5/17/2013 5:22:27 PM -


Obama in Baltimore doee pic.twitter.com/egvcTEkNyf
by DaReal_JayMoney via twitter 5/17/2013 5:22:21 PM
Israel fires back at Syria after gunshots at its troops
JERUSALEM - Israeli troops shot at a target across the Syrian frontier on Tuesday in response to gunfire that struck its forces in the Golan Heights, the Israeli military said.
- Obama urges Myanmar to stop violence against Muslims
- Guatemala's top court annuls Rios Montt genocide conviction
- Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast
- Obama to meet with China's Xi in California June 7-8
- Chief Palestinian peace negotiator backs Kerry's efforts
- Canada's Harper under cloud after chief of staff resigns
- North Korea releases detained Chinese fishing boat, owner says

