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@TechGirls: Brilliant, Fearless and Passionate
Posted by on July 6, 2012 at 12:27 PM EDTA group of young women from the Middle East and North Africa interested in careers in science and technology – also known as TechGirls – visited the White House for an interactive discussion about the ways women can utilize innovation and technology to make a difference in the world
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People Speak Out: The Affordable Care Act Is Helping Me
Posted by on June 29, 2012 at 2:09 PM EDTMany Americans are already seeing benefits from the Affordable Care Act, from mothers who no longer have to worry about their children with pre-existing conditions losing their health coverage, to young adults who can stay on their parent's insurance plans until age 26, to seniors who are saving money on their prescription drugs.
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The Battle for Title IX and The Opportunities It Created
Posted by on June 23, 2012 at 11:59 AM EDTNational Economic Council Director Gene Sperling writes about his father, Larry Sperling, who fought and won 40 years ago to ensure young women their full rights to compete in sports.
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Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX: Getting Girls & Women in the Game!
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM EDTBillie Jean King was at the White House this week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark legislation that forever changed the academic, athletic and professional fields of America. This was a critical moment in our Nation’s history that King, and millions of girls and women like her, will remember and celebrate.
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40th Anniversary of Title IX
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM EDTThe White House Council on Women and Girls celebrated the 40th anniversary of Title IX with dozens of advocates and leaders who are continuing the fight for gender equity in our schools
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1 is 2 Many Launches Dating Violence Public Service Announcement
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM EDTVice President Joe Biden's initiative to prevent violence and abuse against women introduces a new public service announcement to help young men hear from other men they respect that violence is wrong and that men must help end it by speaking out.
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Title IX in Action
Posted by on June 20, 2012 at 6:54 PM EDTTo celebrate the 40th anniversary of this milestone legislation, we asked Obama Administration staffers to share photos that highlight how playing sports helped shape their lives
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From the Archives: The First Lady's Trip to Africa
Posted by on June 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDTA look back at the First Lady's official visit to South Africa and Botswana in June of 2011.
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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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Observing 40 Years of Title IX
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 7:07 PM EDTThe White House Council on Women and Girls marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX.
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