Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights

Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls weekly highlights! This week, President Obama went to Cleveland Ohio to discuss how cities all across America can reinvent themselves to compete in a robust and modern economy. In Washington, the President hosted the first meeting of the President’s Council of Jobs and Competitiveness, which seeks to provide non partisan advice about strengthening our National economy and creating job opportunities. The President also addressed the crisis in Libya and urged the people of the region to strive for peace amidst monumental political change.

Read below for more information on our activities.  And remember, if you have friends or family who would like to join our Council on Women and Girls efforts, please have them click here.

Watch President Obama Speaks on the Turmoil in Libya: “The Violence Must Stop”

Take A Look At The Weekly Address: Winning the Future at Intel

Watch the Video: Listening to Small Business, in Cleveland and Across the Country

Learn About The President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness

Lorain County Community College is Winning the Future for High-Growth Entrepreneurs

Read Marie John’s Story: Supporting Small Businesses and Growing the Economy

Learn About What the Health Care Law Means for Women

Your Questions Answered on Facebook: Insurance Coverage for Young Adults

Read Dr. Regina Benjamin’s Story: Promoting Health and Wellness for All Americans

Watch The Sound of Young America: The History of Motown

Behind-the-Scenes Video: “Thurgood” Screening at the White House

Watch West Wing Week: “Don’t Bump My Atoms”
 

Monique Dorsainvil is a Staff Assistant in the Office of Public Engagement focusing on the Council for Women and Girls and LGBT Outreach