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West Wing Week: 12/26/14 or, “The Jazzy, Snazzy Holiday Special”

Welcome to this special holiday edition of West Wing Week. While we certainly hope you all are taking some time off to reflect on the meaning of the holidays and spend time with your loved ones, we also want to offer up some of our favorite White House holiday moments from this festive time of […]

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The Faces of Health Care: Peter M.

"…I've felt strong enough to liberate some of my extra savings that I'd been holding onto for healthcare emergencies, so I'm now able to help more with my son's college expenses … My guess is that there are many more Americans whose new health insurance is already allowing them to contribute more fully to the […]

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9 Ways We Geeked Out About Science and Technology in 2014

2014 may go down in history as the geekiest year ever here at the White House. Over the past 12 months, we’ve welcomed makers, coders, gamers, Nobel Prize winners, student scientists, and broadcast meteorologists to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., and we've adorned our halls with robots, 3D printers, and science projects. We've continued to gather top […]

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President Obama Creates the Task Force on 21st Century Policing

Watch on YouTube Trust between law enforcement agencies and the people they protect and serve is essential to the stability of our communities, the integrity of our criminal justice system, and the safe and effective delivery of policing services. In light of the recent events in Ferguson, Staten Island, Cleveland, and around the country, the […]

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Open Enrollment Week 5: December 13 – December 19, 2014

Ed. note: The following is an excerpt from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' blog post on the latest Affordable Care Act enrollment numbers. Read the full post here. From November 15 to December 19, nearly 6.4 million consumers selected a plan in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) or were automatically re-enrolled, with […]

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Email from President Obama: “The U.S. and Cuba”

Earlier today, President Obama sent this message to the White House email list about his recent announcement on Cuba. Didn't get it? Make sure you sign up for email updates here. Yesterday, after more than 50 years, we began to change America's relationship with the people of Cuba. We are recognizing the struggle and sacrifice of […]

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2014: A Year of Action, Partnership, and Innovation at USDA

Ed. note: This is cross-posted on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's blog. See the original post here. This has been a tremendous year for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the rural families and communities we serve. Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden recently shared a reflection on her most inspirational moments this year. I’m proud of what […]

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Watch: The President’s Science Advisor Answers Your Questions About Climate Change

Watch on YouTube Last month, Dr. John Holdren — the President's science advisor — invited the public to ask him anything about climate change on social media using the hashtag #AskDrH. Since then, he's gotten a lot of questions. Brandon, a seventh-grader, wanted to know if climate change will affect him during his lifetime. A number of […]

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The Year in Review: Our 5 Favorite Joining Forces Moments of 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden sit with Major General Jim McConville during the Joining Forces initiative event with service members, military spouses, and employers at the Fort Campbell Veterans Jobs Summit and Career Forum at Fort Campbell. April 23, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon) We’ve had an amazing year […]

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The Faces of Health Care: Mavis C.

"I have never wanted to ask anyone for anything, but when [the Affordable Care Act] made this surgery possible for me, I just had to write you a thank you letter." read more Fonte: White House

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