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Announcing the First Class of Climate Action Champions
Posted byon December 3, 2014 at 12:58 PM ESTIn recognition of their strong commitment to the fight against climate change, the Obama administration names 16 communities as the first class of Climate Action Champions.
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What They're Saying About the President's New Action on Immigration
Posted byon November 21, 2014 at 3:51 PM ESTA number of people and organizations -- ranging from prominent politicians and members of Congress to media personalities -- have voiced their strong support for the President's actions. Take a look what they had to say.
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Recruitment of All Abilities Is Just Good Business
Posted byon October 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM ESTOswald Mondejar is being honored as a Disability Employment Champion of Change.
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In Support of Paid Leave: 25 Million Stories
Posted byon September 24, 2014 at 2:52 PM ESTToday, we were delighted to announce that the Department of Labor has awarded $500,000 to assist Massachusetts, Montana, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia in funding feasibility studies on paid leave.
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WHIAAPI Announces Its 2014-2015 E3! Ambassadors
Posted byon September 18, 2014 at 1:48 PM ESTThe White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) is proud to announce its first class of E3! Ambassadors, 32 young leaders from across the nation committed to improving the quality of life and opportunity for young AAPIs.
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We the Geeks: Miss America
Posted byon September 16, 2014 at 12:53 PM ESTThe White House hosts "We the Geeks: Miss America" to hear from the Miss America STEM scholarship winners as they share their stories from crowns to classrooms, personal role models, and advice for the next generation of women in STEM.
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Massachusetts Whole Community Planning and Response Efforts
Posted byon September 15, 2014 at 4:40 PM ESTSamantha Stone is being honored as a Individual and Community Preparedness Champion of Change.
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Changing the Culture through Education and Understanding
Posted byon September 15, 2014 at 4:12 PM ESTLt. Brian K. Rand is being honored as a Individual and Community Preparedness Champion of Change.
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"Even One Case Is Too Many": Vice President Biden Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
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President Obama: James Foley's Life "Stands in Stark Contrast to His Killers"
Posted byon August 20, 2014 at 1:16 PM ESTThe President makes a statement on the killing of journalist James Foley by the terrorist group ISIL.