Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
President Barack Obama drops by an Asian American & Pacific Islander Initiative (AAPI) meeting in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, March 14, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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  • February 22, 2012 at 7:44 PM EST

    Improving the Health Care System through Innovation

    Wil Yu, Director of Innovations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the investments being made in health information technology and highlights new health IT training programs.

  • February 17, 2012 at 4:50 PM EST

    "What's Your Story?" AAPI Video Challenge Voting Begins

    Watch the top 11 entries in the "What's Your Story" Video Challenge and vote for your favorite.

  • February 14, 2012 at 9:57 AM EST

    AAPI and the 2013 Budget

    The Administration is dedicated to addressing the multi-layered challenges affecting the diverse subgroups and communities that make up the more than 14 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders. The President's 2013 Budget will construct an economy that is built to last and provide security for AAPI families.

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EXECUTIVE ORDER

On October 14, 2009 President Obama signed an executive order that restores the White House Initiative and President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to address issues concerning the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

GUIDE TO FEDERAL AGENCY RESOURCES

Read this easy-to-use navigational tool on federal funding, programs, and resources

AGENCY PLANS

Read the Agency Implementation Plans

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Download President Obama's Agenda and the AAPI Community

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