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White House Holds First Briefing for Korean American Community
On June 7, 2012, Korean American community leaders congregated in D.C. for the first White House briefing for Korean American leaders across the country. This being the first White House briefing for the Korean American community, the event was extremely informative and engaging.
Read MorePresident Obama meets with Philippine President Aquino
Last Friday, President Barack Obama met with Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III in the Oval Office. They discussed recent updates in the South China Sea and reaffirmed many partnerships and agreements that the United States and the Philippines have worked on.
Read MoreA woman’s perspective
Anh Phan writes, ''I'm a Democrat because I've always felt that lifting others up lifts me up too. My progressive values regarding social justice, women's health, and the greatness of this country are best represented by the Democratic Party.''
Read MoreMy first vote will be for President Obama
AAPI Democrat and former DNC intern Catherine Wang writes about why she supports President Obama—and why she's excited to cast her first vote for him in the fall.
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President Obama hosts 19th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit
November 13, 2011President Obama flew to his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, to host 20 other Asia-Pacific countries. Under his chairmanship, leaders agreed on measures to increase and expand economic growth, job creation, and trade and investment in the region.
POTUS meeting with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
September 27, 2011The President met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for the first time. Together, they discussed health disparities and the positive impact of the Affordable Care Act.