New Commitments to Improve College Opportunity
Following a meeting with community college leaders on Tuesday, the Administration announced several developments in our efforts to expand college opportunity for all.
What You Missed: A Field Trip to the White House Kitchen Garden
Yesterday, White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford took Maker Camp campers on a virtual field trip of the White House Kitchen Garden, and answered questions about what it’s like to cook for the First Family and for special guests of the White House.
Giving America a Raise: A Progress Report
A new White House report released on Tuesday looks at the progress businesses and communities are making in raising the minimum wage for millions of workers. In fact, since the President first called for a minimum wage increase in 2013, 13 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to increase their minimum wage, which will benefit about 7 million workers.
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Chart of the Week: Job Openings Hit a 13-Year High This Summer
American business owners advertised 4.67 million jobs in June, the highest number of openings since February 2001 — a clear signal that the economy is strengthening.
Here’s How Cell Phone Unlocking Became Legal
On Friday, August 1, President Obama signed a bill into law that again made it legal for consumers to unlock their cell phones. It marked the very first time a We the People petition led to a legislative fix.
The President Gives an Update on Iraq and the Situation in Ferguson, Missouri
Yesterday, President Obama updated the nation on two issues that he’s been monitoring closely over the past several days — America’s military operations in Iraq, and the situation in Ferguson, Missouri.
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