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Working Together to Keep Our Children Safe
Posted by on September 27, 2013 at 10:15 AM EDTWorking hand-in-hand, not only with our partners on the state and local level, but with the faith-based and non-profit communities, the private sector, and most importantly with the individuals and families that live in these communities every day, we can maximize what we achieve to keep our children safe.
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Prioritizing Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Engagement in the Pacific
Posted by on September 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM EDTIn partnership with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget at the U.S. Department of the Interior, Rhea Suh, and Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, met with a diverse group of leaders and public officials in Hawaii. They discussed a range of issues impacting Native Hawaiians, including education, health, preservation of cultural and native historic sites, fish and wildlife, Hawaiian homelands, and federal recognition.
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A Chance to Imagine the Possibilities
Posted by on August 14, 2013 at 4:40 PM EDTScott Phillips is being honored as a Champion of Change for his efforts in making government more transparent and accountable through technology.
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Informes de estado a estado: Los beneficios económicos de enmendar nuestro sistema de inmigración que no funciona
Posted by on August 1, 2013 at 6:22 PM EDTEstados Unidos ha sido siempre una nación de inmigrantes y, a través de la historia de esta nación, inmigrantes de todas partes del mundo han mantenido nuestra fuerza laboral vibrante, nuestros negocios a la vanguardia, y ayudado a crear el mecanismo económico más grande del mundo. Sin embargo, el sistema de inmigración de nuestra nación no funciona y no ha mantenido el ritmo de los tiempos cambiantes.
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State-by-State Reports: The Economic Benefits of Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
Posted by on August 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM EDTIn addition to giving a significant boost to our national economy, commonsense immigration reform will also generate important economic benefits in each state, from increasing workers’ wages and generating new tax revenue to strengthening the local industries that are the backbone of states’ economies.
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Healthy Baby, Happy Baby: The Indian Health Service Announces Designation of Two Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Posted by on July 26, 2013 at 11:20 AM EDTThe Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global program that was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991 to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding.
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Reporteros locales de la televisión en español asisten al programa "En Vivo desde la Casa Blanca"
Posted by on July 18, 2013 at 2:49 PM EDTPor primera vez en la historia, la Casa Blanca invitó a cuatro presentadores locales de la televisión en español a participar en la serie “En Vivo desde la Casa Blanca”. Durante este día completo detrás de bastidores y con acceso especial, cada reportero tuvo la oportunidad de entrevistar al Presidente Barack Obama.
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Un gobierno eficiente y eficaz que impulsa el crecimiento económico para el pueblo americano
Posted by on July 8, 2013 at 3:17 PM EDTEsta mañana, el Presidente sostuvo una reunión con su gabinete y funcionarios principales para exponer su visión para la creación de un gobierno aun más inteligente durante el transcurso de su segundo mandato. Durante la reunión, el Presidente les encargó a los miembros del gabinete y los funcionarios clave en su Administración que aprovecharan el progreso logrado durante el primer mandato, y nos retó a incorporar más innovaciones en el sistema de gobierno.
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A Smarter, More Innovative Government for the American People
Posted by on July 8, 2013 at 1:49 PM EDTThis morning, the President held a meeting with his Cabinet and senior officials to lay out his vision for building a better, smarter, faster government over the course of his second term. During the meeting, the President directed Cabinet members and key officials in his Administration to build on the progress made over the first term, and he challenged us to innovate government even further.
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State-by-State Reports: President Obama's Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution and Prepare for Consequences of Climate Change
Posted by on June 26, 2013 at 1:00 PM EDTState-by-state reports detail the impacts of extreme weather and pollution across the country, and explain how President Obama's plan will help cut carbon pollution and prepare states for the impacts of climate change that can't be avoided.
