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President Obama Meets with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti
This week, President Obama offered Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti a very warm benvenuto to the White House—the first time they were able to meet in person.
Read MoreObama Administration Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Kiro Gligorov
The State Department's Hillary Clinton hailed Gligorov, the first democratically elected President of the Republic of Macedonia, as a “patriot and true statesmen.
Read MoreHUD expands services to communicate with the public in 175 languages
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it has launched the HUD Language Line, a telephone language service pilot that will offer live, one-on-one interpretation services in more than 175 languages. Accessible throughout the nation, the language line will help HUD staff to better communicate with Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and families about HUD housing programs, services, and activities.
Read MoreMeet Jeff Marootian: Ethnic Outreach Director
The DNC's Jeff Marootian writes, "Having been a member of the Armenian Americans for Obama leadership team in 2008, I recognize the unique contribution that ethnic Americans can make."
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We Can’t Wait: Obama administration to lower student loan payments for millions of borrowers
October 25, 2011The new "Pay As You Earn" proposal will allow about 1.6 million students the ability to cap their loan payments at 10 percent starting next year, and the plan will forgive the balance of their debt after 20 years of payments.
The President announces new housing initiatives that benefit american homeowners
October 24, 2011The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a series of changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) in an effort to attract more eligible borrowers who can benefit from refinancing their home mortgage.
The President broadens the conversation on immigration reform
August 15, 2011In August, leaders from a variety of ethnic communities – from Irish, to Polish, to Macedonian and many others met at the White House to discuss this important issue.
