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From the Archives: The Medicare Bill of 1965
Posted by on July 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM EDTToday marks the 47th anniversary of the signing of the law that established Medicare, a health insurance program for the elderly, and Medicaid, a health insurance program for the poor
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From the Archives: A Landmark Moment for Americans with Disabilities
Posted by on July 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDTOn July 26, 1990, America became the first country to adopt a comprehensive civil rights declaration for people with disabilities.
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An American Renaissance in Manufacturing Happening In Kansas City and Columbia, Missouri
Posted by on July 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM EDTA globally competitive economy requires a globally competitive workforce: Over the past decade, growth in STEM jobs was three times as fast as non-STEM jobs, and these jobs pay about 25 percent more than others. That’s why this Administration is focused on increasing the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates.
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Missouri National Guard Joining Forces with Faith Community
Posted by on July 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM EDTIn Missouri, Dr. Jill Biden spent time with Partners in Care, a national program linking caring faith communities to National Guard members and their families who need certain resources, from child care, to transportation, to counseling
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Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Circo and Councilman Brooks Visit with Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki
Posted by on July 10, 2012 at 10:18 AM EDTKansas City Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Circo and Councilman Michael Brooks describe their visit with U.S. Secretary Eric Shinseki following a recent trip of his to tour their community's Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Why Refi?
Posted by on June 15, 2012 at 5:49 PM EDTA quick glimpse at this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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From the Archives: Presidents as Fathers
Posted by on June 15, 2012 at 11:30 AM EDTIn celebration of fathers everywhere, here’s an album of Presidents with the people who know them simply as “Dad” and “Granddad.”
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Today Is Flag Day
Posted by on June 14, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDTJune 14 marks Flag Day, the day in 1777 the Continental Congress adopted the first U.S. flag.
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Weekly Wrap Up: The Road to Recovery
Posted by on June 8, 2012 at 6:19 PM EDTA quick glimpse at this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Sacrifices and Accomplishments
Posted by on June 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM EDTA quick glimpse at this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
