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West Wing Week: 2/10/12 or "Don't Be Bored...Make Something"
Posted by on February 10, 2012 at 12:00 AM ESTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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President Obama Hails the Housing Agreement
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 3:49 PM ESTThe federal government and the attorneys general of 49 states announce an agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage providers to help homeowners.
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What You Missed: Open for Questions on Innovation for Global Development
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 2:43 PM ESTWhite House officials take your questions regarding the importance of innovation in foreign aid in the current budget environment, the role of partnerships with universities both domestic and abroad, and how innovation can aid our food security programs all around the world.
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Secretary Solis Calls on Local Leaders to Help Create Summer Job Opportunities
Posted by on February 8, 2012 at 6:32 PM ESTSecretary Hilda Solis joins local leaders to discuss Summer Jobs+.
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Vice President Highlights New College Affordability Proposals at Florida State
Posted by on February 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM ESTThe Vice President visits Florida State University to talk with students about the Administration's comprehensive plan to address rising college costs.
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A (Draft) Mortgage Form Simplified by You, for You
Posted by on February 8, 2012 at 11:30 AM ESTLast week, President Obama laid out a plan to help responsible homeowners who were struck by the housing crisis. Atop the proposed “Homeowner Bill of Rights” is a pledge to simplify mortgage disclosure forms. Thankfully, inspired by the principles of running a “lean startup”, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tapped into the expertise of the American people through the “Know Before You Owe” initiative.
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Protecting Taxpayer Dollars by Strengthening SNAP
Posted by on February 7, 2012 at 6:57 PM ESTThe USDA has launched the Fighting SNAP Fraud website to root out abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Seniors Seeing the Savings from the Affordable Care Act
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM ESTThe Affordable Care Act is helping millions of Americans access quality healthcare and ensuring seniors don't have to make the decision between having food on the table or life-saving prescriptions in the cabinet
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Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress to Act to Help Responsible Homeowners
Posted by on February 4, 2012 at 5:30 AM ESTPresident Obama continues his call for a return to American values, including fairness and equality, as part of his blueprint for an economy built to last.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Hanging Out with America
Posted by on February 3, 2012 at 4:53 PM ESTA glimpse at what happened this week at WhiteHouse.gov.
