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Asked & Answered: The President on Making Sure Americans Can Get Lifesaving Treatment

In his reply to a letter from a Pennsylvania mother, the President emphasizes the need for additional funding to respond to the opioid epidemic.

4:49 PM ET BY MICHAEL BOTTICELLI

Celebrating the 17th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

Today we celebrate the Supreme Court decision establishing that the unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities was a form of unlawful discrimination.

2:35 PM ET BY MARIA TOWN, VANITA GUPTA

Here’s What American Business Leaders Are Doing to Help Protect You from the Zika Virus

An update on the risks associated with Zika and what business leaders are doing to help you protect yourself this summer.

9:41 AM ET BY AMY POPE

JUNE 21, 2016

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#BidenInIreland: Follow Along with the Vice President’s Trip to Ireland

The Vice President is in Ireland for his first official visit. Follow along as he meets with leaders, traces his ancestry, and answers questions along the way.

6:18 PM ET BY LINDSAY HOLST

Mr. President Goes to Yosemite

“Here at Yosemite we connect not just with our own spirit, but with something greater.”

4:10 PM ET BY HOPE HALL

The American Bar Association Gives Its Highest Rating to Chief Judge Garland

Today, the American Bar Association gave its highest possible rating to Chief Judge Merrick Garland, assessing him as unanimously well-qualified.

3:27 PM ET BY MELANIE GARUNAY

100 Examples of Putting Science in Its Rightful Place

President Obama’s leadership has had a profound impact in building U.S. capacity in science, technology, and innovation.

9:47 AM ET BY THOMAS KALIL, CRISTIN DORGELO

Growing the Economy through Innovation: New Rules for the Commercial and Scientific Use of Drones

Today, the Administration is releasing new ground rules to govern the use of small unmanned aircraft for commercial, educational and public purposes.

9:19 AM ET BY SECRETARY ANTHONY FOXX, JASON MILLER, ED FELTEN, AND MICHAEL HUERTA

JUNE 20, 2016

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An Update on What We’re Doing to Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

In January, President Obama announced new actions to protect our children and communities from gun violence. Today, we’re announcing important progress on those steps.

6:30 PM ET BY VALERIE JARRETT

Honoring and Celebrating Refugees on World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day, communities across the globe honor the courage and resilience of refugees and celebrate their contributions.

1:38 PM ET BY CECILIA MUÑOZ, AMY POPE

Strengthening and Celebrating America’s Capacity for Innovation

This week will be innovation themed, starting with a new manufacturing hub winner at SelectUSA and concluding with the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.

6:00 AM ET BY JEFFREY ZIENTS

JUNE 19, 2016

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JUNE 18, 2016

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Weekly Address: Standing with Orlando

In this week’s address, President Obama reflected on his visit with the families of the victims of the Orlando terrorist attack.

6:00 AM ET BY AMANDA STONE

JUNE 17, 2016

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West Wing Week: 06/17/16 or, “We Will Stand With Orlando”

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and beyond.

5:09 PM ET BY RACHEL KOPILOW

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Email from Vice President Biden on the Assault Weapon Ban

Vice President Biden sent this message to people who signed a We the People petition calling on the government to ban AR-15-type assault weapons from civilian ownership.

4:00 PM ET BY VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

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