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5 Ways You Can Thank a Veteran
Posted byon November 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM EST -
The Affordable Care Act: Making a Difference in our Neighborhoods
Posted byon November 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM ESTHHS announced new primary care sites in 236 communities for 1.25 million additional patients, made possible by the Affordable Care Act.
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VA Serves One Millionth Post-9/11 GI Bill Beneficiary
Posted byon November 8, 2013 at 3:01 PM ESTWe congratulated the 1 millionth beneficiary of this landmark program, who is a great representative of the Post-9/11 Veteran generation; which has sacrificed so much for our country. This GI Bill program is just one small way our nation can say “thank you” to these men and women for their service.
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Top Five Ways to Commemorate Veterans Day
Posted byon November 8, 2013 at 12:45 PM ESTFrom enjoying a national park to spending the afternoon with a veteran, there are many way to acknowledge their service and sacrifice.
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Elmo and Rosita Join First Lady Michelle Obama to Promote Fresh Food Choices for Kids
Posted byon October 31, 2013 at 9:34 AM ESTFirst Lady Michelle Obama announced an agreement between the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the Partnership for a Healthier America, which allows PMA’s community of growers, suppliers and retailers to use the Sesame Street brand without a licensing fee, using characters like Big Bird, Elmo, Rosita and Abby Cadabby to help deliver messages about fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Los personajes de Plaza Sésamo se unieron a la Primera Dama el día de hoy para anunciar el compromiso de promover el consumo de frutas y verduras frescas por parte de los niños.
Posted byon October 31, 2013 at 8:30 AM EST -
An Open Letter to Our Veterans and Their Families
Posted byon September 30, 2013 at 12:01 PM ESTWhile many veterans qualify for health coverage through VA programs, we know that today, there are 1.3 million uninsured veterans and nearly 1 million uninsured family members of veterans.
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Wellness Wednesday: Veterans' Health Care by the Numbers
Posted byon September 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM ESTPresident Obama and the First Lady are committed to enhancing the well-being and psychological health of our military service members, families, and veterans.
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A Nation of Immigrants: Welcoming New Americans to the United States
Posted byon September 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM ESTDavid Agnew shared his experience at a Naturalization Ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change
Posted byon September 20, 2013 at 9:36 AM ESTIn June, President Obama laid out the case for action on climate change and the steps his Administration will take to address it. In his Climate Action Plan, the President announced steps to cut the emissions of carbon pollution, prepare the United States for the impacts of climate change, and lead international efforts to combat global climate change.