After a warm welcome in Beijing’s historic Great Hall of the People, President Obama and President Hu sat down to discuss the many overlapping issues facing both nations, including China’s growing economy and its effect on the US and the rest of the world and the exciting education reforms happening in each country: PRESIDENT OBAMA: As we […]
Click here to see the video. When dealing with official state visits, things come in pairs. The leaders hold joint press conferences. The limousines in the motorcades fly the flags of both nations on the hood. The staff sit in equal numbers at the table, each opposite his or her equivalent in the other country’s delegation. […]
It’s been over a week since we first arrived in Asia. First, we traveled to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore, and now we have joined President Obama in Beijing, China. We have come to this important region to engage our counterparts to strengthen our economic relationships, further open Asian markets to […]
It’s no secret that institutions of all stripes focus their communications on certain messages day to day. We thought it would all be a little more open and transparent if we went ahead and published what our focus will be for the day, along with any related articles, documents, or reports. Supporting article: "Hospitals contradict […]
Click here to see the video. Veterans Day serves as a reminder to not only honor America’s men in uniform, but also the women—the mothers, sisters, daughters, and grandmothers who, throughout history, broke barriers and endured hardships to serve our country. Today at the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama, along with Blue Star Mom […]
Secretary Solis discusses “smart meter” technology during a visit to Nevada Energy in October. Today the Department of Labor announced nearly $55 million in grants to help workers, many in underserved communities, find jobs in expanding green industries. As a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, these grants reflect the administration’s […]
To help keep communities healthy during the flu season, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (Partnerships Center) led by Alexia Kelley and with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, released an H1N1 Flu guide specifically targeted to help community and faith-based organizations. Flu season is in […]
I was honored to be a part of President Obama’s trip to China this week. We made important progress strengthening our partnership with China on clean energy – a partnership that will create jobs in the United States. President Barack Obama and Chinese Premiere Hu Jintao review the honor guard during the welcoming ceremony at […]
This afternoon, the First Lady will celebrate women in the military—watch live as she welcomes approximately 130 WWII veterans, current servicewomen, and wounded warriors to the White House. Also dropping by is Dr. Jill Biden, a lifelong and strong supporter of veterans, along with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Know What to Do about the Flu webcast series continues today with a special segment focused on diabetes. If you or a loved one have diabetes, join this live event to learn about the possible risk of complications from H1N1 flu and what you can do to stay […]
