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Archive: January 19, 2011

On the day Congress voted on legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, here’s what officials from throughout the Obama Administration were saying about health reform: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan “No matter how good schools are, students won’t…

On the day Congress considered legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what Mayors are saying: Los Angeles, California Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa “Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress want…

“I want to congratulate Senator Joe Lieberman on an extraordinary career in public service.  Joe has spent four decades fighting for what he believes in on behalf of the people of Connecticut.  From cracking down on polluters and deadbeat dads…

Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s State Dinner. Attached are details about the State Dinner, also available here. THE PRESIDENT and MRS. OBAMA HIS EXCELLENCY HU JINTAO       The Honorable Madeleine Albright, Washington, D.C.       Ms. Alice…

1.      At the invitation of President Barack Obama of the United States of America, President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China is paying a state visit to the United States of America from January 18-21, 2011.  During his…

As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what state Governors are saying: Washington Governor Christine Gregoire “The House of Representatives will soon consider H.R.…

As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what organizations representing patients with disease and illness are saying:   American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network:…

President Obama’s “100,000 Strong Initiative” will increase the number and diversity of American student studying in China. Washington, DC – Citing the need to prepare young people to succeed in the modern global economy, First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged students…

As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what organizations representing doctors, nurses and health care providers are saying: American Nurses Association “…[W]e believe that…

The United States and China share one of the most important trade and economic relationships in the world.  The U.S. exports $100 billion of goods and services to China, making China our largest trading partner after Canada and Mexico.  Those…