The list of hockey players who suited up in six different decades, including returning to the ice after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, is a short one: it starts and ends with Gordie Howe. But the list of…
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“We are big and vast and diverse; a nation of people with different backgrounds and beliefs, different experiences and stories, but bound by our shared ideal that no matter who you are or what you look like, how you started…
WASHINGTON, DC — The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced today the National Finalists for the 2016-2017 White House Fellowship. This year’s class of Finalists represents an accomplished and diverse cross-section of professionals from the private sector, academia, medicine,…
In a meeting today, Vice President Biden and Senator Sanders discussed the importance of what Senator Sanders’ campaign has done to focus the conversation in this country on income inequality, the corrosive influence of big money in our campaigns and…
We commend the House for acting in a bipartisan fashion to address the crisis in Puerto Rico. While the legislation is not perfect, it is an important first step to addressing Puerto Rico’s challenges. The bill helps to protect the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Michael A. Khouri – Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Bonnie A. Barsamian Dunn, of New York, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2017, vice Orlan Johnson, resigned. Michael A. Khouri, of Kentucky, to be…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Bonnie A. Barsamian – Member, Board of Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation President Obama also announced his…
Kevin Durant, Pierre Garçon, STATE Bags and Roc Nation Announce Support for MBK Success Mentors Initiative The White House and the U.S. Department of Education announced today the names of the 20 new communities that have joined the My Brother’s…
Winners to Attend Kids’ “State Dinner” at the White House on July 14 WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama, PBS flagship station WGBH Boston, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the winners…
