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Taking the Cyberattack Threat Seriously
Posted by on July 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDTThe American people deserve to know that companies running our critical infrastructure meet basic, commonsense cybersecurity standards, just as they already meet other security requirements
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Celebrating Perfection with the Baylor Lady Bears
Posted by on July 19, 2012 at 12:31 PM EDTPresident Obama welcomes the Baylor Lady Bears to the White House to celebrate their NCAA women's basketball national championship and their historic, undefeated season.
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Honoring Title IX Every Day
Posted by on July 13, 2012 at 1:34 PM EDTRusslynn Ali, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education, discusses the successes of Title IX as well as the important work that remains to be done.
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Honoring Leaders in the Fight Against Youth Homelessness
Posted by on July 13, 2012 at 1:24 PM EDTThe White House honors 13 Americans who are committed to ending child and youth homelessness as Champions of Change
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From the Archives: A Fourth of July with the Presidents
Posted by on July 3, 2012 at 11:15 AM EDTCheck out a gallery of selected images from presidents over the years as they celebrate Independence Day with commemorative ceremonies, White House picnics, family gatherings, and of course, fireworks.
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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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Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Posted by on June 24, 2012 at 6:49 PM EDTFEMA provides an update on the development of Tropical Storm Debby in the Gulf of Mexico and encourages everyone to take the time to prepare.
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Remembering Vincent Chin
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 3:18 PM EDTThe story of Vincent Chin serves as an important moment in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and civil rights history. Hate crimes remain all too prevalent in communities across the country, and prosecuting hate crimes is a top priority for the Attorney General and the Civil Rights Division.
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Educare: A Catalyst for Change
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM EDTCaren Calhoun believes that every child deserves a fair shot at a good education, and that's why she devotes her efforts to working for Tulsa Educare, an organization that tries to break the cycle of poverty by working on Head Start initiatives in the Tulsa area and others.
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Celebrating a Landmark Anniversary for Women and Girls
Posted by on June 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM EDTThis Wednesday, June 20, the Council on Women and Girls will be hosting an event to mark the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, the legislation that opened up a world of new opportunities for girls ranging from athletic participation to access to education in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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