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National POW/MIA Recognition Day: You Are Not Forgotten
Posted byon September 21, 2012 at 12:15 PM EDTOn National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the nation honors those service members who endured captivity and whose remains have yet to be recovered.
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Photo Gallery: Secretary Clinton in Africa
Posted byon September 21, 2012 at 11:20 AM EDTThe White House Photo Office has put together a behind the scenes look at Secretary Clinton's recent trip to Africa. Check it out
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Celebrating the Next Generation of LGBT Leaders
Posted byon September 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM EDTThe Vice President and Dr. Biden host an “End of Summer BBQ” for emerging young leaders of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, and acknowledge the one-year anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell."
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West Wing Week: 09/21/12 or "The Dignity and Freedom That Every Person Deserves"
Posted byon September 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Marking One Year Since the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Posted byon September 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM EDTIt should come as no surprise to any of us that the men and women of our armed forces have handled the repeal of DADT with the professionalism and class that we have come to expect from the finest fighting force in the world. As a consequence, our national security has been strengthened.
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The Decision to Move Forward: Paralympian Lt. Snyder Meets with The First Lady
Posted byon September 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM EDTJust one year ago, Lieutenant Snyder was blinded by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. This summer, he competed in the London Paralympics, bringing home two gold medals and a silver medal in swimming. Watch as Brad shares his story with the First Lady.
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From the Archives: The End of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Posted byon September 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM EDTOn this day in 2011, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was finally and formally repealed, allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly in our nation’s armed forces.
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Ashley-Care: Gaining Peace of Mind by Getting Coverage Through a Parent’s Health Plan
Posted byon September 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM EDTAshley Matthews was a recent graduate of the University of Miami School of Law when she got into a car accident one evening. That’s when she realized she didn’t have health insurance. Because of the Affordable Care Act, Ashley was able to be added to her parents’ insurance, providing her stability and saving her money.
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President Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi
Posted byon September 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM EDTThe President expresses his admiration for Burmese Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's courage, determination, and personal sacrifice in championing democracy and human rights.
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Administration's Efforts to Promote Travel and Tourism Are Working
Posted byon September 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM EDTA new report by the U.S. Department of Commerce reveals that real spending on travel and tourism increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2012 after increasing 4.9 percent (revised) in the first quarter of 2012, supporting 7.6 million jobs.
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