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Informes de estado a estado: Los beneficios económicos de enmendar nuestro sistema de inmigración que no funciona
Posted byon August 1, 2013 at 6:22 PM EDTEstados Unidos ha sido siempre una nación de inmigrantes y, a través de la historia de esta nación, inmigrantes de todas partes del mundo han mantenido nuestra fuerza laboral vibrante, nuestros negocios a la vanguardia, y ayudado a crear el mecanismo económico más grande del mundo. Sin embargo, el sistema de inmigración de nuestra nación no funciona y no ha mantenido el ritmo de los tiempos cambiantes.
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State-by-State Reports: The Economic Benefits of Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
Posted byon August 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM EDTIn addition to giving a significant boost to our national economy, commonsense immigration reform will also generate important economic benefits in each state, from increasing workers’ wages and generating new tax revenue to strengthening the local industries that are the backbone of states’ economies.
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State-by-State Reports: President Obama's Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution and Prepare for Consequences of Climate Change
Posted byon June 26, 2013 at 1:00 PM EDTState-by-state reports detail the impacts of extreme weather and pollution across the country, and explain how President Obama's plan will help cut carbon pollution and prepare states for the impacts of climate change that can't be avoided.
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Summer in America's Great Outdoors: Share Your Photos
Posted byon June 21, 2013 at 3:30 PM EDTThe Department of the Interior is creating a photo collection of all the fun and exciting things people can do on America’s public lands this summer, and they need your help.
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In the Northeast, Leaders Demand an Immigration System that Lives up to Our Heritage as a Nation of Laws and a Nation of Immigrants
Posted byon June 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM EDTOfficials in the Northeast explain how commonsense immigration reform is consistent with our heritage as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.
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Our 13 Favorite Photos of President Obama Being a Dad
Posted byon June 15, 2013 at 10:02 AM EDTIn honor of Father's Day, we're sharing some of our favorite pictures of President Obama with his daughters, Sasha and Malia.
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National Conference on Mental Health: Members Focus on Community Support for Veterans and Families
Posted byon June 5, 2013 at 2:47 PM EDTThe White House gathers leaders in the field of mental health care to address the expansion of services for veterans and their families.
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Celebrate National Park Week!
Posted byon April 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM EDTNational Park Week celebrates and gives back to our country’s great natural and cultural landscapes.
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Hello, Sandy!
Posted byon April 17, 2013 at 2:27 PM EDTBonnie Sirower shares her efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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What People Are Saying About the Oceans Plan
Posted byon April 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM EDTToday, the Obama Administration released its plan for translating the National Ocean Policy into on-the-ground actions to benefit the American people. Here is what people are saying about the plan.