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Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights

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Welcome to this edition of the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights. As we close out Women’s History Month, the President took a moment to honor Geraldine Ferraro as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women. Read about this and other events throughout the Administration here.

Welcome to this edition of the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights. As we close out Women’s History Month, the President took a moment to honor Geraldine Ferraro as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women. In addition, members of the Administration participated in a live web chat on women, education, and workplace flexibility. This was also an important week because of the President’s speech on our energy future. Read about this and other events throughout the Administration below.

And remember, if you have friends or family who would like to join our Council on Women and Girls efforts, please have them click here.

Watch The Obama Administration’s Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future

Watch President Obama’s Speech on Libya

President Obama's Remarks on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro

Read About The Presidential “Latinos and Education” Town Hall- A Key to Winning the Future

Watch our Web Chat! Open for Questions on Women in America

Watch the White House Forum Commemorating Women’s History Month

Meet the Women of the Administration: Latifa Lyles

Advise the Advisor: Secretary Chu on Energy Policy

Helping American Families Make Good Choices and Cut Energy Bills

Learn About How We're Improving Care for People with Medicare

2011 White House Easter Egg Roll: Get Up and Go!

Read About National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2011

West Wing Week: “Under the Big Blue Whale”

Monique Dorsainvil is a Staff Assistant in the Office of Public Engagement focusing on the Council for Women and Girls and LGBT Outreach