Thursday, May 23, 2013

2013 Farm Bill: Senate Rejects GM Food Labeling Amendment

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Roll call vote was 71-27...

The Presidential Chamomile Is Blooming In The Kitchen Garden

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The blossoms are made into teas that are served at White House social events, and offered as Pres...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

First Kitchen Garden Strawberries...& The White House Recipe For Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp

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An easy, healthy dessert recipe inspired by the First Lady's South Lawn veg ucation project .....
Monday, May 20, 2013

2013 Farm Bill On The Floor: Senate Concludes First Day of Debate

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First sign of conflict: Sen. McCain introduces amendment that would end subsidies for crop insurance for tobacco...

White House Issues Statement Of Support For Senate's 2013 Farm Bill, With Reservations

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No support for proposed cuts to Food Stamps program; Congressional Budget Office updates score for the bill as it is introduced on Senate F...

Behind The Scenes At President Obama's Dinner With Women Senators

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White House releases first a nd only photo from President Obama's five closed-press Congression...

Three Presidents, Ready For Some Texas Grub

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Website for George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum features White House "Dining and Dip...

First Lady Has Mac & Cheese With Midshipmen

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White House recipe from Mrs. Obama's book served to thousands at Annapolis...

A White House Cup Of Joe, Pete Souza Style

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The c hief presidential  photographer's art shot is part of new photo set from April...

POTUS & Justin Timberlake Share A Moment

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This official White House photo of President Obama with Justin Timberlake in the Blue Room was...

Organizing For Action Fundraises With AP Story About Joe Biden And The 'Chocolate Bullets' Boy

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President Obama's advocacy group emails supporters with the "adorable" story...and u...
Saturday, May 18, 2013

(Nine) Iron Chef: Sam Kass Plays Golf With President Obama

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Foursome for five+ hour game includes Secretaries Sebelius & LaHood...
Friday, May 17, 2013

Exec. Chef Cris Comerford & Chef Ming Tsai Celebrate Asian American And Pacific Islander Cuisine With Two New White House Recipes

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Let's Move!: In a new video, the acclaimed Chinese American chef joins the Filipina Top To...

President Obama Hosts Working Dinner For Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan

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The candle-lit dinner for six included Secretary of State Kerry...

IMLS Unveils New, Downloadable Manual For 'Let's Move! Museums & Gardens' Initiative

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Guidelines for institutions can be scaled for home and school use, too...
Thursday, May 16, 2013

First Lady Hosts Tea For Mrs. Emine Erdoğan

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While t he President and Turkish Prime Minister discuss global security, Mrs. Oba ma engages i...

House Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill, With Nutrition Funding Slashed

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Committee Chair Frank Lucas says bill will receive Floor consideration in June...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama Honored At 2013 Congressional Club Luncheon

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Closed-press party includes a m enu by celeb chef Paula Deen and a p erformance b y country star T...

Michelle Obama Asks 'Women'sHealth' Readers To Become "Champions" For Let's Move!

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First Lady seeks recruits for Let's Move! Active Schools...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Senate Agriculture Committee Approves 2013 Farm Bill, Sends It To Senate Floor

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Legislation offers many changes, and could come up for consideration next week... Chair Staben...

First Lady Michelle Obama To Host Tea For Turkish Prime Minister's Wife

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Mrs. Obama will also be guest of honor at The Congressional Club's luncheon ...

Thursday, May 16: Free Webinar For Institutions Interested In 'Let's Move! Museums & Gardens'

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Reps from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Association of Children’s Museums and...
Monday, May 13, 2013

Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision In Favor Of Monsanto In GM Soybean Case

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Associate Justice Elena Kagan writes the opinion and shuts down Indiana farmer's "blame-the-bean defense"...

Food Stamp Use Declined In February--If USDA Posted Accurate Numbers

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Draft legislation for House and  Senate Farm Bills slash funding for the nutrition safety net; Agriculture Committees will hold markups this...
Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mother's Day Greetings From the White House

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President Obama has no public events scheduled today, and will remain at home at the White House. The Presidential Proclamation for Mother&#...
Saturday, May 11, 2013

Mother's Day 2013: President Obama's Gift Advice And Presidential Proclamation

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"Whether single or in partnership, foster or adoptive, mothers hold a special place in our he...
Friday, May 10, 2013

Downloads: Senate & House 2013 Farm Bill Drafts

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Both Agriculture Committees will markup next week...

Prince Harry Joins First Lady To Salute Military Mothers At 2013 Joining Forces Mother's Day Tea

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A royal surprise for the "extraordinary" mothers gathered at the White House for a...
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Behind The Scenes At President Obama's Lunch At Stubb's Bar-B-Que In Austin, Texas

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Patrons "had their minds blown" and staffers were "ecstatic," says General M...

The White House Menu: First Lady And Dr. Biden's 2013 Joining Forces Mother's Day Tea

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Military families are treated to sweet and savory delicacies and a special 'White House Gard...

White House Video: POTUS At Stubb's Bar-B-Que

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The White House issued this six-second Vine video about President Obama's lunch on Thursday at Stubb's Bar-B-Que in Austin, Texas....

Transcript & Video: First Lady & Dr. Biden's Remarks, 2013 Joining Forces Mother's Day Tea

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"We have some of the most extraordinary moms in the country with us"...

'Rad' Radishes In The First Lady's Kitchen Garden

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And some radish-happy White House recipes...
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

President Obama 'Enjoyed' His Dinner With House Democratic Leadership

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First dinner with House Members in the President's tabletop diplomacy campaign covers the same...

First Lady Spotlights Let's Move! Campaign While Honoring Outstanding Museums And Libraries

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Launched in 2011, 'Let's Move! Museums and Gardens' now has 625 institutions enrolled....
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Wednesday: President Obama Will Dine With House Democratic Leadership - UPDATE

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Dinner with Minority Leader Pelosi and nine Members will be at the Jefferson Hotel...

Michelle Obama Discusses The Importance Of Gardening At 'American Grown' Book Signing

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E xcited fans attend Fir st Lady's second-ever autograph session, held at DC's Politics &...

First Lady #Kaepernicking With Colin Kaepernick

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Bicep love at the launch of Let's Move! Active Schools...

Exec. Pastry Chef Bill Yosses Named To James Beard Foundation's 'Who's Who' List

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Assistant Chef Sam Kass celebrates with Yosses and many former White House guest chefs at glam New...
Monday, May 06, 2013

Kass: Popeye Would Love White House Spinach

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There are four varieties  of spinach growing in the First Lady's Kitchen Garden; some favorite...

Exec. Pastry Chef Bill Yosses Speaks At Ireland's Ballymaloe Literary Festival Of Food And Wine

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A T witter recap of the visit to the Emerald Isle...

The Happy Commander In Beef: For The Obamas, Friday Night Is 'Steak Night' At The White House

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The most beefcentric C hief Executive in history: First Lady Michelle Obama dishes on her husban...
Sunday, May 05, 2013

President Obama Offers Breakfast Advice To The Ohio State University Graduates

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The President recalls a visit to Sloopy's diner as he urges the Class of 2013 to become active...

President Obama Touts Immigration Reform In Cinco de Mayo Statement

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The Mexican holiday " reminds us that America’s diversity is America’s strength," President says...
Friday, May 03, 2013

In Costa Rica, President Obama Attends Working Dinner Hosted By President Laura Chinchilla

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With SICA leaders, President discusses the hemispheric economy, climate change and drug traffickin...

First Lady Michelle Obama Pays A 'Thank You' Visit To The Department Of Agriculture

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Praise for the thousands of tireless federal employees who support farmers, ranchers, and the Let...

President Obama And President Peña Nieto Toast US-Mexico Relationship

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24 hour s of mutual admiration during quick visit...

White House Taps Michael Scuse As Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary

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Kathleen Merrigan departs USDA today...

Kass: White House Kitchen Garden Is "Incredible"

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The Let's Move! Executive Director is thrilled with the "first pea of the year!".....
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Exec. Pastry Chef Bill Yosses To Visit Ireland For Ballymaloe Literary Festival Of Food And Wine

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The Presidential sugar master will wow Emerald Isle crowds with dessert-making advice and a discussi...

President Obama Arrives in Mexico

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En Palacio Nacional, los Presidentes @ epn y @ barackobama twitter.com/PresidenciaMX/… — Presidencia México (@PresidenciaMX) May 2, 2013...

First Lady Michelle Obama To Honor Military Mothers With White House Mother's Day Tea

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Joining Forces celebration includes holiday craft project for kids...
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

The Farmers Market By The White House Opens For Fourth Season on Thursday, May 2

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White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton will be on hand for...

First Lady Michelle Obama Will Autograph Copies Of 'American Grown' At DC's Politics & Prose Bookstore On Tuesday, May 7

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Customers hoping to attend the event must be pre-screened for security and pre-purchase the book o...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Let's Move!: Celebs Join WAT-AAH! Foundation For PSA Video And Nationwide School Dance Event, 'Move Your Body 2013'

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600 schools will participate in "flash workout" on May 1; The Wanted, Carly Rae Jepsen, Je...
Monday, April 29, 2013

USDA Unveils Data-Sharing Website

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Global food security: Sec. Vilsack launches virtual "Food, Agriculture and Rural Community&qu...

On Twitter, Sen. McConnell Responds To President Obama's (Non) Offer Of Drinks...

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#WHCD meets #Eastwooding...

Let's Cook: Deadline To Enter First Lady's Lunch Recipe Contest Is May 12

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First Lady Michelle Obama has invited all junior chefs ages 8-12 to enter their original recipes i...
Sunday, April 28, 2013

President Obama Zings At 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner, As Hollywood Stars Descend On Washington

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Host Conan O'Brien has a hard act to follow at the glittery "Nerd Prom" as the ...
Saturday, April 27, 2013

Transcript & Video: President Obama's Remarks, 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner

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"I have to admit, I’m not the strapping young Muslim socialist that I used to be"...

President Obama Wears The First Lady's Bangs

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At Correspondent's Dinner, " o ne of Michelle’s tricks"...

Skeetgate At White House Correspondents' Dinner

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President Obama spoofs his Camp David shooting photo...

Steven Spielberg Video For 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner: "Obama"

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President Obama plays Daniel Day-Lewis as Barack Obama...

Michelle Obama Wears Monique Lhuillier Gown To 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner

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And the seating at the Head Table...
Friday, April 26, 2013

The Wheat In The White House Kitchen Garden: Growing Like Gangbusters

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" I can taste the whole wheat bread now," says Sam Kass...

Conan O'Brien Visits 1600 Penn Ahead Of Host Duties At White House Correspondents' Dinner

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A meet n' greet with Press Secretary Carney & reporters ...