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Ringing In the New Year With New Education Benefits for Wounded Warriors

Cross posted from the Warrior Care blog. In case you hadn’t heard, in the last days of the Session, both the House and the Senate passed a Bill, S. 3447, that significantly enhanced and changed the Post 9/11 GI Bill and other educational benefits. This effort was led by a coalition of veteran services organizations, and […]

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Weekly Address: The New Year

The President resolves to do all he can to get the economy growing and create jobs, and encourages Republicans to embrace their new responsibility to govern.  Click here to see the video. Fonte: White House

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Behind the Scenes Video: Signing Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

At the signing of the bill to repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" last week, the sense of history and enthusiasm was palpable throughout the audience.  While we were there we had a chance to talk to Captain Jonathan Hopkins, who was discharged under the policy, as well as Rep. Patrick Murphy who led the […]

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Behind the Scenes with the Kennedy Center Honorees: Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey and More

Every year around the holidays, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts selects and celebrates individuals who have, through their lifetime achievement in the arts, contributed to enriching and enhancing culture in America.   On December 5th, 2010, the Kennedy Center Honors 33rd Annual National Celebration of the Arts was held and videotaped for […]

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Photos: The Obamas & the Bidens with the Troops on Christmas

A couple photos of the President and First Lady at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kailua and the Vice President along with Dr. Biden at Walter Reed on Christmas. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet service men and women, along with their families, during Christmas dinner in the mess at Marine Corps Base Hawaii […]

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Weekly Address: Merry Christmas from the President & First Lady

President Obama and the First Lady wish families across the country a “Merry Christmas” and encourage everyone to support the troops and their families this holiday season.  Visit www.serve.gov to find ideas for what you can do to help our servicemen and women and their families. Click here to see the video. Fonte: White House

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Weekly Wrap Up: Simple Gifts

A quick look at the week of December 20, 2010: Holidays at the White House: The White House celebrates Simple Gifts this holiday season. You're invited to tour the Christmas decorations, watch behind-the-scenes videos, share a Season's Greetings message with the troops and more. Thank you cards for servicemen and women are collected during a […]

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Tracking Santa — An Interview with the Head Researcher

Cross posted from the Energy Blog. Every year since 1998, the Department of Energy's Los Alamos lab has been using state of the art technology to track Santa Claus as he circles the globe the night before Christmas. You'll be able to start monitoring St. Nick's journey here starting at 6 AM ET on Christmas […]

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West Wing Week: “AKA Santa Claus”

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk step by step with the President as he signs the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” looks back at an historic lame duck session, reads to kids for the Holiday season, and receives the Census report. Click here […]

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5 Post-Election Achievements You Should Know About

As the President said, it’s been the most productive post-election period we’ve seen in decades, capping off two of the most productive years in the history of Congress. Democrats and Republicans came together and made progress on some very big and important issues. Here are five post-election achievements you should know about (and so should your friends, […]

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