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Photo of the Day: Taking Bo for a Walk

03/14/2013 Nativegrl77

Bo, the Obama family dog, follows First Lady Michelle Obama as she walks across the South Lawn of the White House towards the Kitchen Garden, March 11, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

#AskFLOTUS: The First Lady Discusses Let’s Move! on Twitter
Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama hopped on Twitter to discuss Let’s Move!, her initiative to ensure our nation’s kids grow up healthy.

AmeriCorps: Service, Sacrifice, and Solutions
Serving communities since 1994, AmeriCorps volunteers touch the lives of millions. We honor this tradition as we celebrate AmeriCorps Week.

Sunshine Week: In Celebration of Open Government
This week, the White House is highlighting one initiative a day which demonstrates the Obama Administration’s continued commitment to open and accessible government — the first in the series focuses on progress made improving the administration of the FOIA.

First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at Business Roundtable

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As part of her Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver remarks to the upcoming quarterly meeting of member CEOs of the Business Roundtable. The First Lady’s remarks will continue her call on the private sector to hire America’s veterans and military spouses, and help them reach their full potential within America’s companies. The Business Roundtable is an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies with more than $7.3 trillion in annual revenues and nearly 16 million employees. http://www.joiningforces.gov

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Nominate an AAPI Woman as a Champion of Change

03/12/2013 Nativegrl77

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The American people are the source of some of the best ideas and most innovative solutions. That’s why the White House Champions of Change series spotlights ordinary citizens who are demonstrating extraordinary commitment to their community, their country, and their fellow citizens.

Across the country, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women are doing extraordinary things to create a more equal, safe, and prosperous future. In business, the arts, civil rights, health, and so many other fields, AAPI women are helping to improve the lives of their fellow Americans.

This May, on the occasion of AAPI Heritage Month, the White House Office of Public Engagement, White House Council on Women and Girls, and White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders will honor a small group of AAPI women as Champions of Change. And we want your help! Members of the public are invited to submit nominations online until Friday, March 29, 2013. A small group of AAPI women who represent diverse experiences and backgrounds will be honored as Champions of Change and invited to the White House for an event in early May.

Click here to nominate an AAPI woman as a Champion of Change before Friday, March 29, 2013 (Note: Under “Theme of Service” please choose “AAPI Women Leaders”)

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03/10/2013 Nativegrl77

By ThinkProgress War Room

Evening Brief: Important Stories That You Might’ve Missed

Republicans demand Obama expand Obamacare.

Colorado approved in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.

Marco Rubio threatens to shut down the government over Obamacare funding.

James O’Keefe to pay a $100,000 settlement for ACORN pimp sting.

Study: states with most guns laws have fewest gun deaths.

Four important policies that could help women’s health around the world.

Beltway bubble insulated from real effect of sequester.

Unemployment hit a four-year low.

Republicans whine about canceled White House tours as Army suspends tuition assistance program.

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Sequester : State by State

03/09/2013 Nativegrl77

Below are links to each of the White House reports detailing how the sequester will impact individual states:

1. Alabama

2. Alaska

3. Arizona

4. Arkansas

5. California

6. Colorado

7. Connecticut

8. Delaware

9. District of Columbia

10. Florida

11. Georgia

12. Hawaii

13. Idaho

14. Illinois

15. Indiana

16. Iowa

17. Kansas

18. Kentucky

19. Louisiana

20. Maine

21. Maryland

22. Massachusetts

23. Michigan

24. Minnesota

25. Mississippi

26. Missouri

27. Montana

28. Nebraska

29. Nevada

30. New Hampshire

31. New Jersey

32. New Mexico

33. New York

34. North Carolina

35. North Dakota

36. Ohio

37. Oklahoma

38. Oregon

39. Pennsylvania

40. Rhode Island

41. South Carolina

42. South Dakota

43. Tennessee

44. Texas

45. Utah

46. Vermont

47. Virginia

48. Washington

49. West Virginia

50. Wisconsin

51. Wyoming

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BOOM ! New ad hits McConnell: Stephanie Taylor and team

03/05/2013 Nativegrl77

Gary Nutt is a gun owner and veteran.

He’s not happy that his senator, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, is standing in the way of sensible gun laws. Especially after gun interests spent $198,615 to elect McConnell.

So Gary worked with us to make a powerful TV ad calling for strong gun laws. We want to air it this week, as the Senate holds a key hearing on banning assault weapons.

Can you watch the TV ad and donate $3 to help air it in Washington DC and Mitch McConnell’s homestate of Kentucky? Click here.

(Share this TV ad on Facebook!)

Our latest poll shows that Kentucky voters favor an assault weapons ban by 50%-42%. But Senator McConnell is threatening to abuse Senate rules and block gun reform.

Our ad reminds folks back home that McConnell is not on their side. He sides with big gun manufacturers who spent $198,615 to elect him.

Let’s go on offense! Watch the ad — and donate $3 to put it on TV.

Thanks for being a bold progressive.

— Stephanie Taylor, Adam Green, Matt Wall, Karissa Gerhke, Drew McConville, and the PCCC team