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Earlier this week, while traveling to Oakdale, Pennsylvania to talk about the importance of reforming America’s job-training programs, the President was treated to a rock-and-roll surprise.

Local band Comfort Tech transformed their driveway into a stage, and as the President’s motorcade drove by, he spotted the musicians and wanted to meet them.

“Secret Service wouldn’t let me go down and hear you play, but I figured at least I could say thanks for offering to play,” the President told the musicians.

The President and Vice President chatted with the band and took a few pictures, and we got it all on tape.

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.
— Alexis de Tocqueville

WASHINGTON DC — The Supreme Court struck down a 40-year-old ban on “aggregate contributions” that a single donor can give to candidates and party committees. Though an individual still is limited to the amount donated to a single candidate, an individual can give an unlimited amount multiple candidates.

McCutcheon v. FEC PDF