06/16/2015 010:30 AM EDT
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Quote of the Day …
“Investing in homegrown innovation, including the development of new, clean-energy technologies, is a crucial part of the fight against climate change — and is key to keeping America on the leading edge of the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy.”
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Leading on Leave, and Christening the USS Gabrielle Giffords
President Barack Obama meets with Amy Rosenbaum, Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, National Economic Council Director Jeffrey Zients, Christina Goldfuss, Managing Director, Council on Environmental Quality, Senior Advisor Brian Deese and Chief of Staff Denis McDonough in the Oval Office, June 12, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Join a Virtual Stop on the “Lead on Leave” Tour
Today, Labor Secretary Tom Perez, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, MomsRising Executive Director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, and small business owner Molly Moon Neitzel are taking part in a Google+ Hangout on paid leave. During the conversation, they’ll share an important announcement and updates on the action across the country to help more working families succeed.
Weekly Address: Stand Up for American Workers and Pass TAA
In this week’s address, President Obama reiterated that his top priority is to grow the American economy and ensure that every hardworking American has a fair shot at success. The President also urged the House to pass Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) without delay so that more middle-class workers can earn the chance to participate and succeed in our global economy.
Dr. Jill Biden Sponsors and Christens the USS Gabrielle Giffords
On Saturday, Dr. Jill Biden took part in the christening ceremony for the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), named after former Congresswoman and Navy spouse Gabby Giffords. The ship is expected to be delivered to the Littoral Combat fleet by 2017.
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21st Century Living
President Obama Celebrates White House Mentees & Watch the White House Clean Energy Investment Summit
President Barack Obama congratulates each of the mentees following his remarks at the Mentorship and Leadership graduation ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House, June 15, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Yesterday, President Obama took part in a ceremony honoring the D.C.-area high school students in this year’s White House Mentorship and Leadership Program.
The President said the year was “a great, mutual learning relationship between me and these outstanding young people,” calling it “a privilege” to hear about the lives, hopes, and dreams of these young men of color.
Read more about yesterday’s graduation ceremony here.
Watch Live All Day: The White House Clean Energy Investment Summit
Today, we’re hosting a Clean Energy Investment Summit and announcing $4 billion in independent commitments by major foundations, institutional investors, and others to fund innovative solutions to help fight climate change. We’re also announcing new executive actions that will further encourage private-sector investment in clean energy innovation.
3 Years Later, Hundreds of Thousands of DREAMers Continue to Benefit from Deferred Action Policy
Three years ago, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would implement a policy to make our immigration enforcement policies smarter and more representative of our values as a nation. The policy, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (or DACA), has allowed many young people who were brought to the United States as children to step out of the shadows so they can fully contribute to our economy and our society.
Expanding the Reach of National Service in Baltimore
Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, joined local leaders and national service members and volunteers for a combined service project and grant announcement in Baltimore to announce $4.4 million in new investments to expand service programs in the city.
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