THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 29, 2011 JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2011 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since before our Nation’s founding, America’s shores have been a safe harbor for people seeking shelter, hope, […]
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Earth Day: “Forty-one years ago, twenty million Americans participated in the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. While much has been done to improve the environment since the first Earth Day, 2011 brings reasons for significant pessimism and optimism on the environmental front. “Optimistically, the […]
“Equal pay is not simply a women’s issue – it is an American issue. “In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, stating, “It is a first step. It affirms our determination that when women enter the labor force they will find equality in their pay envelopes.” Forty eight years […]
“Yesterday I was asked by President Obama to play an expanded role in helping him to move our nation forward and win the future. “I am honored that through this expanded role I will be able to work with the President to create jobs, improve our economy, strengthen our children’s education, and increase opportunity for […]
For Immediate Release Date: April 5, 2011 Washington, DC – Today, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine resigned his role at the DNC to run for the Senate in Virginia. Following his resignation, Vice President Biden announced in an email to DNC members that President Obama has tapped Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz as his choice to serve as […]