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Building Momentum
Posted by on June 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM EDTThe Obama administration is making strides in the Better Building Challenge across the U.S. with the hopes of making new American buildings 20 percent more effective over the next ten years.
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Advanced Materials: Giving Soldiers a Decisive Edge in Combat
Posted by on June 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM EDTThe science of advanced materials is increasingly providing the technological foundation for protecting our Nation’s warfighters.
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State Treasurers: Empowering Americans to Make Smart Financial Decisions
Posted by on May 14, 2012 at 5:01 PM EDTState Treasurers are working across the country to help all Americans make smart financial decisions. Here are just a few examples of the tools available to you and your family.
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Losing Yourself in Service
Posted by on May 14, 2012 at 2:10 PM EDTThis edition of "For the Win" spotlights Erin Adams, a high school freshman whose time collecting canned food for charity helped her realize the importance of service.
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President Obama and Vice President Biden’s 2011 Tax Returns
Posted by on April 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM EDTIn 2011, the Obamas paid $162,074 in total tax and the Bidens paid $87,900 in total federal tax for 2011
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Dr. Jill Biden: Military Support Will Define Future Leaders
Posted by on March 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM EDTAt the 2012 4-H Youth Conference, Dr. Jill Biden applauded the support 4-H has always given military families, saying the Club has always provided "military-connected children [with] an outlet -- a chance to use their talents -- and helped them reach their full potential,” she said.
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Helping Others Achieve Financial Goals
Posted by on March 1, 2012 at 11:30 AM EDTServing as the Housing Program Manager for the Chester Community Improvement Project, Larry Douglas helps people in his community realize their dreams of being self-sufficient home owners.
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Vice President and Dr. Biden Host the Third Annual Black History Month Reception
Posted by on February 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM EDTThis year's reception recognized and honored Americans who have created and lived through the most fundamental, dynamic change in the entirety of the history of African Americans in the United States
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$40 Stories Across all 50 States
Posted by on February 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM EDTCheck out the slideshow below of the photos and stories of Americans across all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) who believed that their voice could make a difference and had the courage to speak out about what losing an extra $40 per paycheck would mean for them and for their family.
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Everything You Need to Know: Waivers, Flexibility, and Reforming No Child Left Behind
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 7:21 PM EDTWe’ve put together a quick primer to help you understand the details behind President Obama's announcement that 10 states will recieve waivers exempting them from meeting No Child Left Behind's most troublesome and restrictive requirements in exchange for setting their own higher, more honest standards for student success.
