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Kicking Off the Community College to Career Bus Tour

Tomorrow, Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis will embark on a three-day “Community College to Career” bus tour to highlight innovative industry initiativesthat are helping train students with the skills they need to meet area workforce needs. President Obama recently announced an $8 billion Community College to Career Fund, co-administered by the […]

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Regulations.gov: Remaking Public Participation

On January 18, 2011, the President issued Executive Order 13563, in which he directed regulatory agencies to base regulations on an “open exchange of information and perspectives” and to promote public participation in Federal rulemaking.  The President identified Regulations.gov as the centralized portal for timely public access to regulatory content online.  In response to the […]

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Enforcing Trade Agreements Protects Jobs

Last Friday, President Obama traveled to the Boeing aerospace factory in Everett, Washington. He met with workers and discussed his blueprint for an economy built to last with the renewed strength of American manufacturing. Part of the President’s message will focus on the Administration’s commitment to strong enforcement of U.S. trade agreements. The enforcement of trade agreements is […]

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We Can’t Wait Update: Preventing Prescription Drug Shortages

On October 31, 2011 President Obama signed an Executive Order directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to help further prevent and reduce prescription drug shortages, protect consumers and prevent price gouging. Nearly four months later, it’s clear that the President’s Executive Order and the good work of the FDA are making […]

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Last Chance to Apply: Arrival Ceremony White House Tweetup

For the next White House Tweetup, we’re inviting our followers on Twitter to come to the White House to welcome UK Prime Minister David Cameron for an Official Visit, and of course tweet all about it! Interested in joining? Learn more and apply at WhiteHouse.gov/tweetup.  On March 14, President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister […]

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The Doc Fix

The agreement reached in Congress yesterday is an important step that will prevent a tax hike on 160 million hardworking Americans who are still recovering from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and continue essential support for millions of unemployed Americans struggling to find jobs. The agreement is also important because it prevents doctors who […]

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Weekly Address: Continuing to Strengthen American Manufacturing

President Obama describes a series of steps to strengthen American manufacturing and job creation here in the United States. Transcript | Download mp4 | Download mp3 Fonte: White House

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$40 Less Would Be a Colder House

On Tuesday, President Obama asked Americans to tell him what losing $40 per paycheck would mean to them. Of the thousands that responded, we heard from many families, who sent us photos, tweets, and emails that illustrate just how important decisions made in Washington are to regular people across the country. They told us losing that income […]

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Last Year, 54 Million Americans Received Free Preventive Services Thanks to Health Care Reform

Each day, more and more Americans are taking advantage of the new free preventive services provided through the health care law. People of all ages can now get the preventive services they need, like mammograms and the new Annual Wellness Visit, free of charge. With more people taking advantage of these benefits, more lives can be […]

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How the Payroll Tax Cut Helps to Fuel the Economic Recovery

In December, Brian Deese, the Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, created a White Board to explain how President Obama’s payroll tax cut helps families, businesses, and the economy. This week, he sat down to show why it’s still a key component to help fuel our recovery — and why Congress needs to continue […]

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