President Barack Obama takes the podium after he was introduced by first lady Michelle Obama to speak about college education, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. At center is Troy Simon, New Orleans native who couldn't read until he was 14, who is a graduate of the Urban League College Track and a Posse Scholar. The event which is to promote opportunities for students to attend and finish college and university, was attended by college and university presidents and leaders from nonprofits, foundations, governments and businesses. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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