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The U.S. Senate Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution apologizing for slavery, and sent the resolution to the House for passage.
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Obama Launches Conversation on Importance of Fatherhood, Personal Responsibility
WASHINGTON — Today, President Obama kicked off a national conversation on fatherhood and personal responsibility with events across the Washington area and activities at the
Background on Fatherhood Town Hall and List of Expected Attendees
Michael Strautmanis, Chief of Staff of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, will moderate the conversation on fatherhood. He will introduce
Obama on the Record: Juneteenth
On this day in 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, those who found themselves still enslaved in Galveston, Texas
Father’s Day Proclamation
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The journey of fatherhood provides unique and lasting joys. Cradling a baby in his
Here Comes the Wedding Day
Since starting his self-titled business, Events by André Wells, six years ago, André Wells has arranged more weddings than he can remember. Though they have
Negotiating in a Volatile World
When South Korea President Lee Myung-bak came to the United States earlier this week, he made sure that he met two high-powered Washington officials during
The Pipeline Crisis for Black Boys and Early Education
Early childhood development research shows that since early experiences create a foundation for lifelong learning and behavior then a strong foundation in the early years
Obama Unveils Historic Financial Regulatory Reforms
President Barack Obama revealed Wednesday a series of initiatives that he described as “the most sweeping overhaul of the financial regulatory system, a transformation on
Guests at the Regulatory Reform Meeting
Expected attendees at the President’s remarks on regulatory reform in the East Room today: Members of Congress · Senator Dick Durbin, (D-IL) · Senator Christopher