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Here's what's going on at the White House today.
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| | Follow Along: The President's Day |  |
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All times are Eastern Time (ET)
11:15 AM: The President awards Army Sergeant William Shemin and Army Private Henry Johnson the Medal of Honor WATCH LIVE
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| | From the Photo Office | |
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President Obama addresses fellows from the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) prior to a group photo in the State Dining Room of the White House, June 1, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
As part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, President Obama hosted a meeting with 75 emerging leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the White House yesterday.
The initiative encourages civic and government leaders from Southeast Asia to enhance their leadership skills and work with their American counterparts to help promote economic empowerment, good governance, and environmental and natural resources management in their home countries.
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| | More from 1600 Penn | |
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On Saturday, May 30, our country lost a dedicated public servant -- a fighter for justice on the frontlines of war and in the courts here at home. A committed son, father, and husband, Beau Biden put his family first. His was a life we all strive to lead.
June is Immigration Heritage Month, and people across the country are sharing their American stories. Yesterday, Zaid Hassan -- a Staff Assistant in the Office of Public Engagement here at the White House -- shared his own.
In this week's address, the President addressed critical pieces of national security business that remained unfinished when the Senate left town.
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"Despite all the work I've been doing and the ambassadors have been doing, building these stronger ties is not just the work of government. They have to be rooted in partnerships between our peoples -- and especially young people like you."
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| | Question of the Week | |
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The effects of climate change can no longer be denied or ignored -- 2014 was the planet's warmest year recorded, and 14 of the 15 hottest years on record have happened this century.
Climate change poses risks to our national security, our economy, and our public health. The President has already taken steps to address climate change, but there's more that the United States and the international community can do.
And every single one of us has an important part to play.
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