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Betsey Stevenson: "94 Years Later, Here's Where We Are:"
Posted by on August 27, 2014 at 9:35 AM EDTLast night, White House economist Betsey Stevenson sent the email below to the White House email list, telling the story of the progress women have made since gaining the right to vote -- and what's still left to accomplish.
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Follow Along: White House Economist Betsey Stevenson Takes Over the "I Love Charts" Tumblr
Posted by on August 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM EDTToday, White House Economist Betsey Stevenson is taking over the popular "I Love Charts" Tumblr blog in honor of Women's Equality Day. Follow along here, or on the White House Tumblr.
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Celebrating Women's Equality Day, 2014
Posted by on August 26, 2014 at 10:44 AM EDTOn this Women’s Equality Day, we should all pay homage to the trailblazers who fought for our suffrage and made a more just and prosperous future possible for all Americans. In the years ahead, President Obama and his Administration will continue doing all we can to ensure that women and girls have every opportunity to reach their greatest potential.
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A Day in the Life: Austraberta from Houston
Posted by on August 19, 2014 at 4:37 PM EDTSecretary Tom Perez travels to Houston to meet with 71-year-old Austraberta Rodriguez, who has been a janitor for more than 30 years. This is a part of the “day in the life” visits Secretary Perez is making across the country -- a chance to talk directly with the people the Labor Department works for every day.
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The Social Security Act Turns 79
Posted by on August 15, 2014 at 4:08 PM EDTPresident Obama is committed to strengthening Social Security, and empowering seniors to retire with dignity.
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Working to End Pregnancy Discrimination: A Win for Families Everywhere
Posted by on July 18, 2014 at 9:32 AM EDTThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issues much-needed enforcement guidance on pregnancy discrimination, which will translate into real relief for countless women – especially low-income women who are working hard to support their families.
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Giving Working Families a Voice
Posted by on July 16, 2014 at 1:04 PM EDTAs we lean in on paid leave and these other issues, we need everyone – unions, employers, workers, and policymakers – working together on win-win solutions to make our families stronger, our workplaces more productive, and our economy more competitive in the 21st century.
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In Case You Missed It: The President's Trip to Colorado and Texas
Posted by on July 14, 2014 at 3:49 PM EDTMissed the President's trip to Denver and Austin? Don't worry -- the latest edition of "West Wing Week" features some amazing footage from his visit.
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The President's Been Busy This Year
Posted by on July 10, 2014 at 2:55 PM EDTSince January, President Obama has taken more than 40 executive actions to help families across the country succeed.
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A Day in the Life: Denver
Posted by on July 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM EDTThe President's hitting the road this week to meet with working Americans who have written him letters -- from Denver to Austin.
