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Being Biden Vol. 4: Vital Voices
Posted by on April 4, 2013 at 12:09 PM EDTIn the fourth installment of "Being Biden," the Vice President tells the story behind a photo taken with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton backstage at the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards.
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President Obama: Requiring Background Checks for Anyone Who Wants to Buy a Gun is Common Sense
Posted by on April 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM EDTPresident Obama asks the American people to continue calling on Congress to vote on a set of common-sense proposals to help reduce gun violence, including closing loopholes in the background check system to keep guns out of the hands criminals and others who should not have access to them.
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Colorado Mayor Shares Thoughts on Gun Safety and President Obama’s Visit to Denver
Posted by on April 3, 2013 at 11:41 AM EDTGolden, Colorado Mayor Marjorie Sloan shares her thoughts on gun safety and President Obama's trip to Colorado.
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National Drug Policy Director Meets with Newtown Group
Posted by on March 29, 2013 at 2:22 PM EDTNational Drug Policy Director, R. Gil Kerlikowske, reflects on his recent trip to Newtown, where he met with a drug free communities coalition dedicated to reducing substance abuse.
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President Obama: We Have Not Forgotten What Happened in Newtown
Posted by on March 28, 2013 at 3:45 PM EDTPresident Obama urges Congress to take action that will protect children from future gun violence.
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Weekly Address: Helping Protect Our Kids by Reducing Gun Violence
Posted by on March 23, 2013 at 5:45 AM EDTThe American people made their voices heard, and the Senate acted to make it harder for criminals and people with serious mental illnesses to get guns, to crack down on anyone trying to funnel guns to criminals, and to reinstate and strengthen a ban on the sale of military-style assault weapons. Each of these ideas deserves a vote.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “We Stand Together”
Posted by on March 22, 2013 at 4:48 PM EDTHere’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Achieving a Brighter Future for Tribal Nations
Posted by on March 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM EDTThe White House releases the Synopsis of the 2012 White House Tribal Nations Conference. The synopsis encompases the feedback tribal leaders suggested during the conference.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “We Don’t Have a Moment to Waste”
Posted by on March 15, 2013 at 5:08 PM EDTHere’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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A Visit with Ordinary Heroes
Posted by on March 14, 2013 at 1:19 PM EDTThe DC Volunteer Lawyers Project provides free legal service to victims of domestic violence.
