Matt Compton

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Matt Compton

Deputy Director of Online Content for the Office of Digital Strategy

Matt Compton joined the White House in October of 2011 and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Online Content. Prior to this role, he was the Director of New Media Campaigns for the Democratic National Committee. Earlier, he worked as the Communications Director for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and as an editor for the Progressive Policy Institute.

A native of North Carolina, he's a 2005 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Matt Compton's Posts

Additional Issues

President Obama: "Faith"

May 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM EDT

President Obama sends a message to the White House email list, asking Americans to support the rebuilding efforts in Moore, Oklahoma.

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Veterans

Weekly Address: Giving Thanks to Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

May 25, 2013 at 5:30 AM EDT

In this week’s address, President Obama commemorates Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country.

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Health Care

David Simas: "A gesture that means something"

May 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM EDT

David Simas sends a message to the White House email list, asking people to speak out in support of the Affordable Care Act.

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Additional Issues

President Obama Discusses the Internal Revenue Service

May 15, 2013 at 7:16 PM EDT

President Obama discusses the Treasury Department's review of the Internal Revenue Service.

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Foreign Policy

President Obama Meets with Prime Minister David Cameron

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM EDT

The two leaders meet to discuss issues ranging from economic development to the unfolding conflict in Syria.

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Inside the White House

First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Eastern Kentucky University

May 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM EDT

First Lady Michelle Obama celebrates a new class of graduates.

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President Obama Celebrates a New Group of TOP COPS

May 11, 2013 at 2:19 PM EDT

President Obama welcomes a group of the nation's best police officers to the White House to celebrate their service and heroism.

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Housing

Weekly Address: Growing the Housing Market and Supporting Our Homeowners

May 11, 2013 at 5:30 AM EDT

President Obama discusses the housing market and urges Congress to confirm Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency and take action to give every responsible homeowner the chance to refinance and save money on their mortgage.

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Immigration

Cecilia Muñoz: "Let's show we're a nation of immigrants"

May 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM EDT

Cecilia Muñoz sends a message to the White House email list, asking people to share their American stories

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Here's What President Obama Told the Class of 2013 at The Ohio State University

May 6, 2013 at 3:36 PM EDT

President makes a pitch for civic connection -- for participation in public life, for engagement in national debates, for community service -- as he speaks to the Class of 2013.

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