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West Wing Week: 11/02/12 or "What’s Brightest in America"
Posted byon November 2, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. his week, with the arrival of the historic Super Storm Sandy, the President worked alongside FEMA officials and the American Red Cross, addressed the nation and federal agencies on emergency preparedness and recovery, and visited with some of those affected by the storm.
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Update on Hurricane Sandy
Posted byon October 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM EDTAs Hurricane Sandy continues to track westward, federal response teams are already providing assistance for those affected by the storm.
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Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden Commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted byon October 25, 2012 at 2:59 PM EDTThe Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception at the Naval Observatory for breast cancer survivors, advocates and women’s health groups.
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Blog Action Day: “The Power of We”
Posted byon October 15, 2012 at 4:11 PM EDTFor Blog Action Day 2012 the White House reflects on moments over the past year when everyday Americans joined together to demonstrate the “power of we.”
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Honoring the Memory of My Grandfather, César E. Chávez
Posted byon October 8, 2012 at 5:42 PM EDTAn Obama Administration official explains what it means to her family as Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz is designated a National Monument
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New Monument Honors Cesar E. Chavez, an American Civil Rights Leader
Posted byon October 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM EDTThe Secretary of the Interior says he is guided by Chavez’ philosophy that only in service to others do we find the true meaning of our lives.
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The Untold Story About the U.S.-Mexico Border
Posted byon October 5, 2012 at 10:16 AM EDTViolence. Narco-trafficking. Illegal Immigration. A place of great insecurity. Listen to the national media and these are the images they would have you believe define and characterize the U.S.-Mexico Border.
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West Wing Week: 10/05/12 or "Operation Educate the Educators"
Posted byon October 5, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Naval Observatory
Posted byon September 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM EDTVice President and Dr. Biden hosted their 4th annual reception in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, applauding the contributions of the Hispanic American community.
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Cross Post: King County, Washington, Celebrates Recovery Month
Posted byon September 27, 2012 at 4:13 PM EDTIn honor of Recovery Month, we are cross-posting a blog post from Susan Richardson, the Executive Director of Reclaiming Futures in Portland, Oregon. Reclaiming Futures is a group that helps young people in trouble with drugs, alcohol, and crime.