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Raising the Minimum Wage Is Good for the Economy
Posted by on July 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM EDTRaising the minimum wage is of the economic vision that President Obama laid out in Galesburg, Illinois, as he described what we need to do to support the middle class and those who are trying to join it.
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Fair Labor Standards Act Anniversary Reminds Us Why We Need to Raise the Minimum Wage
Posted by on June 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM EDTThe 75th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act reminds us that we still have more work to do to make sure that no one who works full-time should have to live in poverty.
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Partnership for Sustainable Communities Marks 4th Anniversary with Web-Streaming Twitter Town Hall
Posted by on June 18, 2013 at 1:15 PM EDTThe U.S. Department of Transportation is celebrating the four-year anniversary of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities by hosting a webinar series about three topics on which EPA, HUD, and DOT offer coordinated support: investing in green infrastructure, creating context-sensitive streets, and integrating housing and transportation planning.
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Our 13 Favorite Photos of President Obama Being a Dad
Posted by on June 15, 2013 at 10:02 AM EDTIn honor of Father's Day, we're sharing some of our favorite pictures of President Obama with his daughters, Sasha and Malia.
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Weekly Address: Celebrating Father's Day Weekend
Posted by on June 15, 2013 at 5:30 AM EDTPresident Obama discusses Father’s Day and notes that nothing substitutes for the love and support of the presence of a parent in a child’s life.
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President Obama Meets with Students in the “Becoming A Man” Program
Posted by on June 14, 2013 at 7:04 PM EDTOn Friday, President Obama met with students in Chicago's "Becoming A Man" program where he spoke of the importance of fatherhood and mentorship.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “We’ve Got To Keep Pushing”
Posted by on June 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM EDTThis week, President Obama traveled to California to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act and Pride month, nominated a new chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, urged the Senate to pass bipartisan, commonsense immigration reform, and met with the President of Peru.
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Deferred Action Remains a Smart and Sensible Immigration Policy, but Congress Still Needs to Act
Posted by on June 14, 2013 at 3:27 PM EDTToday, there are many young immigrants who were brought here by parents seeking a better life. These promising young people grew up here and call this country home. They deserve an opportunity and so do their parents.
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Four Years of Broadband Growth
Posted by on June 14, 2013 at 1:32 PM EDTToday, the White House released a new report discussing the importance of fast and reliable Internet connected in a modern economy.
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Growing Bipartisan Support for ConnectED
Posted by on June 14, 2013 at 9:37 AM EDTThe LEAD Commission previews its release of a five-point blueprint outlining actions to accelerate the expansion of digital learning in schools, a new initiative President Obama announced last week.
