WED, JUNE 17, 7:26 PM EST
“Wrongs that We Intend to Right Today”
The President signs a memorandum expanding federal benefits for the same-sex partners of Foreign Service and executive branch government employees.
Updated with video.
WED, JUNE 17, 6:34 PM EST
A Healthy Harvest
The First Lady hosts a harvest party at the White House kitchen garden with the students from Bancroft Elementary.
Includes video.
WED, JUNE 17, 4:16 PM EST
An Ethic of Service
The First Lady addresses the Greater DC Cares Annual Business and Non-proft Philanthropy Summit, thanking civic leaders for their hard work, and discussing the excitement surrounding volunteerism.
WED, JUNE 17, 2:12 PM EST
Prizes as Incentives for Public-Private Partnerships
The Open Government Initiative is interested in exploring how the government might partner with foundations, non-profits, philanthropists, and the private sector to support high-impact prizes, and harness the power of "innovation marketplaces" to achieve important goals.
WED, JUNE 17, 1:48 PM EST
New Foundation, New Stability
As the culmination of a months-long process in which the President consulted with the most expert and experienced regulators, leaders in Congress, and his entire economic team, he announces his vision for desperately needed financial regulatory reform.
Updated with video.
