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Presidential Citizens Medal Recipients of 2011
Posted by on October 19, 2011 at 2:28 PM EDTMeet the recepients of the 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal, given to Americans who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Recognizes the HealthierUS School Challenge Participants
Posted by on October 17, 2011 at 8:43 PM EDTThe First Lady honors schools that met the goal to double the number of participants in the HealthierUS School Challenge in a year. The HealthierUS School Challenge recognizes schools that provide exceptional nutrition education, nutritious food and beverage choices, physical education and opportunities for physical activity.
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Joining Forces to Rebuild 1,000 Homes for Veterans
Posted by on October 17, 2011 at 8:08 PM EDTAs part of the Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden join Sears Holdings Corporation and the Rebuilding Together nonprofit organization in putting the final touches on the 1,000th home that they have rebuilt for veterans.
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Justice & Defense Departments Provide $20 Million to Support Military Children and Families
Posted by on October 17, 2011 at 4:52 PM EDTAs a part of the Joining Forces initative, the Departments of Justice and Defense award national service organizations $15 million in grants to help fund training and mentorship initiatives.
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Joining Forces Partner Expands Program for Students from Military Families
Posted by on October 17, 2011 at 10:05 AM EDTJoining Forces helps celebrate the increase in education outreach to students in military families by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI).
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A Physician, Scientist and Mother Clears the Air
Posted by on October 17, 2011 at 9:10 AM EDTA physician, scientist and mother "clears the air" of the myth that restrictions on air polluters are too intrusive, too expensive and too burdensome.
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National School Lunch Week: "What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?"
Posted by on October 14, 2011 at 5:14 PM EDTThe National Archives exhibit, "What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?", explores the many ways that government has affected the American diet over the years.
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Spielberg, Hanks and Winfrey Join Forces to Support Our Troops
Posted by on October 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM EDTThree of the biggest stars in America are lending their voices to Joining Forces, the initiative started by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr.Jill Biden to bring attention to the unique needs and strength of America’s military families
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Weekly Wrap Up: Keeping Teachers in the Classroom
Posted by on October 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM EDTA look at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov
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Keeping Teachers like Mrs. Keene in the Classroom
Posted by on October 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM EDTVice President Biden visits a school in Land O'Lakes, Florida, to speak to a group of parents and teachers about how the American Jobs Act will help keep hundreds of thousands of teachers in classrooms across the country.
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