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Archive: February 27, 2014

The President will welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House on Monday, March 17.  The President looks forward to reviewing with President Abbas the progress in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.  They will also discuss our continuing effort to…

“I’m reaching out to some of America’s leading foundations and corporations on a new initiative to help more young men of color facing especially tough odds to stay on track and reach their full potential.” – President Barack Obama, January…

First Lady Michelle Obama and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announce proposed updates to the Nutrition Facts label as part of an effort to help families make healthier choices  Washington, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Secretary of Health…

James S. Brady Briefing Room 12:25 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Thanks for being here.  Before I take your questions let me just mention that, as you know, this afternoon, the President will unveil his “My Brother’s Keeper”…

NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The premise that we are all created equal is the opening line in the American story, and…

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Literacy is the foundation of every child’s education. It opens doorways to opportunity, transports us across time…

NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, colorectal cancer claims more than…

AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On the bloodied battlefields of the Civil War, Clara Barton risked her life to aid the wounded,…