The Final State of the Union
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Summary:
Check out the conversations that are happening for Big Block of Cheese Day and find out how you can participate.
Big Block of Cheese Day is a great day of the gruyère -- it's all about keeping the conversation around the State of the Union going, giving people a chance to ask questions directly to members of the Administration, and thinking up ways we can keep the country moving forward together.
You can participate using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Tumblr -- just use the hashtag #BigBlockofCheeseDay. We've already seen some great conversations online on the economy and education, climate change, foreign policy, and social justice. Check it out:
State of the Union Overview
@Denis44 @Psaki44 @Simas44 great hearing POTUS discuss gerrymandering last night. Can we expect new policy in 2016? #BigBlockOfCheeseDay
— Kate YELREW (@KatieYELREW) January 13, 2016
.@KatieYELREW expect @POTUS to raise this throughout the year. More states need to change this.#BigBlockOfCheeseDay https://t.co/FhSQWWQLBu
— David Simas (@Simas44) January 13, 2016
Economic Opportunity
.@LaborSec Jan. 1, 2016 brought #MinimumWage increases in several states. What is the end goal on a national level? #BigBlockOfCheeseDay
— Snagajob (@snagajob) January 13, 2016
Americans shouldn't have to win the geographic lottery for fair paycheck. Need to #RaiseTheWage #BigBlockOfCheeseDay https://t.co/WWHWdeSSyY
— Tom Perez (@LaborSec) January 13, 2016
The gender pay gap affects more than just women. What can communities & workplaces do to further pay equity? #BigBlockOfCheeseDay #AskTheWH
— Poppy (@ViolettaGolding) January 13, 2016
.@ViolettaGolding, to start Congress can pass Paycheck Fairness Act & ensure parents have paid family & sick leave. #AskTheWH
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 13, 2016
Education, Immigration and Latino Issues
@ReachHigher what do you think is the best way to make college more affordable #BigBlockOfCheeseDay
— Suzie Thomas (@suziegovt) January 13, 2016
We need state gov't to invest more, and we need colleges to commit to efficient edu. Like competency based education https://t.co/81AMyoj4yz
— Reach Higher (@ReachHigher) January 13, 2016
.@sarahberaki Colleges can create peer support networks (like @possefoundation ) and use data to track struggles and intervene in real time
— Reach Higher (@ReachHigher) January 13, 2016
.@DrTremendous Some studies done by Roland Fryer (economist @harvard ) indicate that more $ tied to student growth can help.
— Reach Higher (@ReachHigher) January 13, 2016
Climate, Energy, and Conservation
@ErnestMoniz What steps are the govt. taking to engage with businesses to expedite adoption of energy efficient technologies and practices?
— Michael John (@futureiswowmj) January 13, 2016
A critical research area is lower-cost energy storage for the #grid and for cars.. #BigBlockOfCheeseDay @JCESRHub https://t.co/bUugr06e8P
— Ernest Moniz (@ErnestMoniz) January 13, 2016
.@DOIDepSec If you could change 1 thing that #conservation educators are teaching to improve impact, what would it be? #BigBlockOfCheeseDay
— Polk Extension: NR (@PolkNR) January 13, 2016
Teach individuals, particularly kids, to take specific actions to be sustainable!! #BigBlockOfCheeseDay https://t.co/vbPdrpmq3d
— Mike Connor (@DOIDepSec) January 13, 2016
Foreign Policy
.@ABlinken and @HHigginbottom will the Administration end the Cuba embargo? #BigBlockofCheeseDay
— Jen (@jenjabby) January 13, 2016Only Congress can end, but as @POTUS said last night, would consolidate our leadership/credibility in hemisphere. https://t.co/kybBzVvLm2
— Antony Blinken (@ABlinken) January 13, 2016Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
@WhiteHouseOSTP What's the best way to promote STEM in districts where students have less access to technology at home? #BigBlockOfCheeseDay
— Quote Of The Day CT (@QOTDCT) January 13, 2016
One way is through expanding broadband access in schools -> https://t.co/Nz2MSCRNuJ #BigBlockOfCheeseDay https://t.co/zRatOgTWoK
— The White House OSTP (@whitehouseostp) January 13, 2016
Cancer Moonshot
Tell your story. Demand collaboration from the scientific community. Make your case to Congress. https://t.co/nrmXvqEcx2
— Vice President Biden (@VP) January 13, 2016
Health Care
What is being done to close health disparity gaps and provide more inclusive and affordable health coverage? @HHSGov #BigBlockOfCheeseDay
— Isabela Barriga (@Isabela_Barriga) January 13, 2016
ACA has done lots to reduce coverage disparities/ make sure key services covered, more to do https://t.co/WmkZK7vSrP https://t.co/H5EMjgjvay
— Jesse Lee (@jesseclee44) January 13, 2016
Great Q, @EricCroci. Here’s how we’re working to combat the #opioid epidemic & change trends. https://t.co/J2zDaSPXQe #BigBlockOfCheeseDay
— Sylvia Burwell (@SecBurwell) January 13, 2016
Social Justice
@CoryBooker @SenBlumenthal How can we help people coming out of prison get back on their feet & find jobs instead of face hunger & poverty?
— Alyssa Casey (@AlyssaRCasey) January 13, 2016
Reentry programs that provide skills, addiction treatment & effective supervision, among other important assistance https://t.co/dEwrMucE9J
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 13, 2016
