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An Issue Beyond Debate: Congress Should Act Now to Protect Women
Posted by on July 31, 2012 at 3:01 PM EDTAn op-ed from Vice President Joe Biden argues that Congress needs to act as soon as possible to extend the Violence Against Women Act.
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Making Federal Resources More Accessible for Rural Communities
Posted by on July 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDTThe HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities and USDA release the Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities guide to programs from the four agencies that rural communities can use to promote economic competitiveness, protect healthy environments, and enhance quality of life.
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Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food - Across the United States
Posted by on July 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM EDTToday, the White House hosted a Google+ Hangout with Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and women leaders around the country to highlight efforts to strengthen local and regional food systems.
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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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Join a White House Hangout on Local Foods
Posted by on July 13, 2012 at 10:52 AM EDTIn a live Google+ Hangout, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and White House Director of Public Engagement Jon Carson will join women leaders across the country to discuss local food and agriculture, answer questions submitted by the public, and launch the latest version of Compass, the interactive Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food map.
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Detroit Hosts U.S.'s Largest Veteran Hiring Fair
Posted by on July 5, 2012 at 6:10 PM EDTMore than 1,300 veterans have been offered jobs in the week since the big event, which was sponsored by the VA
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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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CarolCare and JustinCare: Extending Coverage on a Parent’s Health Plan
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 2:32 PM EDTCarol’s son Justin was born with a rare genetic lung disorder and survived a traumatic brain injury four years ago. He graduated from college last December. Because of the health care law, he’s able to stay on his father’s plan, which means he can consider the possibility of going to law school instead of spending his time and resources trying to find health insurance.
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Abby-Care: Health Coverage for Young Adults Under 26
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 4:54 PM EDTGraduating from college is an exciting time in every persons life, but in today's economy it often means being cut off from your parent's health insurance and not being able to afford your own. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act though, graduates are able to stay on their parent's insurance until they're 26, an assurance that is most comforting in this unpredictable day and age. Listen to Abby tell her story about how the Affordable Care Act helped her.
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TracyCare: Focusing on Care for a Sick Child, Not Worrying About Insurance
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 7:40 AM EDTHealth insurance is supposed to be there when you most need it, but if your medical issue is considered a preexisting condition, you may be out of luck. Fortunately for Tracy, with the Affordable Care Act, it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage to children because of preexisting conditions, and so she is able to afford medical care for her son Sami.
