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On the Road in Des Moines: Supporting Community Partnerships
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 11:08 AM ESTJohn Berry, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, describes the importance of community partnerships following a recent trip to Des Moines, Iowa
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Making ‘Never Again’ a Reality: UNESCO Conference on Holocaust Education
Posted by on February 7, 2012 at 12:12 PM ESTStatement from U.S. Envoy Hannah Rosenthal on Holocaust Education
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On the Road in Peoria: Combating Hate, One Community at a Time
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 3:39 PM ESTMatt Nosanchuk from the Department of Justice Office of Civil Rights describes ongoing efforts to implement and enforce the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
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Securing Equal Pay? There (Should Be) an App for That!
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 12:03 PM ESTSenior Advisor Valerie Jarrett introduces the Equal Pay App Challenge, calling on technologically-inclined citizens to create an app that helps women ensure they're earning 'equal pay for equal work.'
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Department of Justice Transformative Olmstead Settlement
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 9:08 AM ESTTom Perez announces a settlement agreement in Virginia which fulfills the promise of Olmstead v. L.C. for Virginians with disabilities.
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Watch: The Tuskegee Airmen Visit the White House
Posted by on February 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM ESTGo behind the scenes as President Obama and the First Lady host a very special movie night
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Celebrating African American History Month
Posted by on February 1, 2012 at 2:21 PM ESTFebruary is African American History Month and throughout the month, President Obama and Obama Administration officials will host forums, conference calls, community conversations, and events honoring African American History Month.
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From the Archives: President Obama Signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Posted by on January 30, 2012 at 1:41 PM ESTA look back at the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which makes it easier for workers to challenge unequal pay.
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West Wing Week: 1/27/2012 or "The Special State of the Union Edition of 2012"
Posted by on January 27, 2012 at 12:00 AM ESTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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A Special Message on National Gay-Straight Alliance Day
Posted by on January 25, 2012 at 8:00 AM ESTTo mark National Gay-Straight Alliance Day, the Office of Public Engagement's LGBT liaison reflects on the progress that the Obama Administration has made in addressing bullying.
