Chris Lu

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Chris Lu

Former Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary

As the Former Cabinet Secretary in the White House, Chris Lu was President Obama’s primary liaison to the Cabinet departments and agencies, helping to coordinate policy and communications strategy. He played a critical role in managing the flow of information between the White House and the federal departments and in representing the interests of the Cabinet to the White House. Lu also served as co-chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Chris Lu's Posts

Veterans

Honoring Filipino World War II Veterans for Their Service

October 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM EDT

Filipino Americans have made remarkable contributions to every sector of American life, including government, business, and the military.

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Federal Agencies Making Strides for the AAPI Community

November 21, 2011 at 1:36 PM EDT

Chris Lu, White House Cabinet Secretary and Co-chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, presides over a meeting of the Interagency Working Group (IWG). The meeting hosted agency representatives as they shared their plans on how to engage AAPIs in the year ahead.

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Ethics

Investing in Open Government to Create A More Efficient and Effective Government

March 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM EDT

Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu discusses open government across federal agencies as a long-term investment to build a stronger democracy and create a more efficient and effective government.

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Immigration

Eight Administration Officials, My Immigrant Parents, and the DREAM Act

December 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM EDT

Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu looks back over a week of posts from top Obama Administration officials in support of the DREAM Act.

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Energy and Environment

Building the Clean Energy Economy

November 23, 2010 at 11:01 AM EDT

Chris Lu, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary, highlights recent announcements from around the Administration that are helping to build a clean energy economy.

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Additional Issues

Hurricane Katrina: The Work Continues

August 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM EDT

The final post in the Hurricane Katrina: 5 Years of Remembering & Rebuilding series highlights government work to restore and rebuild the Gulf Coast and restates the Administration's commitment to the dedicated residents who are working to restore the region.

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Additional Issues

Hurricane Katrina: Five Years of Remembering & Rebuilding

August 25, 2010 at 12:37 PM EDT

This weekend marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the Obama Administration remains deeply committed to serving the needs of Gulf Coast residents. This is the first in a series of posts written to remember what was lost, recognize what has been regained, and celebrate the resilience and determination of those affected.

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Homeland Security

President Obama on Federal Employees

March 10, 2010 at 10:59 AM EDT

Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu relays the letter the President sent to the National Treasury Employees Union.

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Foreign Policy

The Cabinet Reporting to the President … and to You

January 26, 2010 at 12:34 PM EDT

Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu announces the fifth Cabinet Meeting of the Administration and a new interactive online feature showcasing Cabinet officials.

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The History and Significance of the Cabinet

December 14, 2009 at 6:09 PM EDT

Chris Lu, Cabinet Secretary for the White House, introduces a rare, behind-the-scenes video looking at how a Cabinet meeting comes together.

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