Hours before the vote Tuesday, President Obama told reporters at the White House that education and the safety of communities should not be a political party issue.

VOA: special.2010.08.12

"If you look at those who are most inclined to be involved in politics right now, the dynamic shifts to the minority party."

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

And the party continues all summer. The Boston Pops will be giving concerts in and around Boston and at Tanglewood in the Berkshires.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28