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President Obama Awards the Medal of Freedom
Posted by on May 29, 2012 at 6:22 PM EDTThe Medal of Freedom is highest honor awarded to civilians in the United States.
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My First Job: Nancy-Ann DeParle
Posted by on May 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM EDTThe White House Deputy Chief of Staff got her first taste of work and responsibility behind the counter at a drugstore in Rockwood, TN, where she worked as a soda jerk
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Building on Efficiency
Posted by on May 2, 2012 at 4:01 PM EDTTwo administration-led, industry-driven efforts are putting Americans to work making buildings more efficient and helping households and businesses control their energy bills.
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Equipping Youth with Knowledge
Posted by on April 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM EDTAfter experiencing loss first-hand from youth gun violence, Reverend Marlon T. Foster has dedicated his life to educating youth “to maximize their potential through intellectual and character development” founding the non-profit Knowledge Quest.
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Creating A Better World Within Our Communities Through Revitalization
Posted by on April 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM EDTPastor Keith Norman cultivates a new generation of thinkers -- free from the inhibiting ties of their communities and pasts -- at the First Baptist Church Broad Avenue.
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Community Colleges Connect the Dots
Posted by on March 29, 2012 at 3:15 PM EDTDr Jill Biden says her recent tour of community colleges was "inspiring -- we saw partnerships that are literally changing people’s lives. They are training new workers to succeed in careers and giving experienced workers a renewed sense of confidence."
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Building the Workforce of the Future at Community Colleges
Posted by on March 28, 2012 at 2:49 PM EDTDr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis tour community colleges that are training workers for jobs with local businesses looking to hire workers with specific skill sets.
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Getting the Information Out to the Most Vulnerable
Posted by on March 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM EDTMeeting people where they are -- that's been the mantra behind Katherlyn Geter's professional and personal passions. Geter finds that people who aren't reguarly accessing information about what the Affordable Act can do in their lives are often the ones most in need of its resources, services and benefits.
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Community College Key to a Better Future
Posted by on March 16, 2012 at 5:07 PM EDTA testament to the "Community College to Career" mission -- and an inspiration to us all -- Danny Anderson, a former Army service member, leveraged his time at Hopkinsville Community College to gain a higher education and a future in emergency care.
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A Delta Built to Last: Community Leaders from Delta Region Visit Washington, White House
Posted by on March 7, 2012 at 2:15 PM EDTWhite House officials and business and community leaders from throughout the Delta Region meet to discuss ways to create good-paying jobs, promote entrepreneurship and small business, and support a Delta built to last.
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