The White House Blog

This week, the President nominated Sylvia Burwell as Secretary of Health and Human Services, hosted an Easter Prayer Breakfast and a Passover Seder, discussed immigration reform with Faith leaders, welcomed the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride, announced a major milestone in the continued implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and hit the road to New York City and Oakdale, Pennsylvania.

Friday, April 11th

• The President announced the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell to succeed Kathleen Sebelius as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services.
• Later, the President traveled to New York City and gave the keynote address at the 16th annual National Action Network convention.

Monday, April 14th

• The President hosted an Easter Prayer Breakfast.
• Later, the President welcomed recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
• The First Lady visited Fisher House at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Tuesday, April 15th

• The President discussed immigration reform with faith leaders in the Oval Office.
• Later, the President marked the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing with a moment of silence.
• That evening, the President hosted a Passover seder in the Old Family Dining Room.

Wednesday, April 16th

• The President took a group photo with the Spring Class of White House interns.
• Later, the President and Vice President traveled to Oakdale, Pennsylvania to tour the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center and spoke on the importance of expanding jobs-driven skills training.

Thursday, April 17th

• The President and Vice President welcomed the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride to the South Lawn of the White House.
• Later, the President made an announcement relative to healthcare enrollment.
• The First Lady traveled to Howard University for a roundtable discussion with students highlighting the Presidents North Star Goal.