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(Politics. On Point) - President Obama honored the Duke Blue Devils at the White House on Tuesday. Duke won the NCAA title in a come-from-behind contest against Wisconsin, 66-63. The Blue Devils and their coach, Mike Krzyzewski, know a few things about winning national titles. The president said of Kryzyewski, "We think he's got potential", calling him an "up-and-coming" coach. Watch below to see how Kryzyewski responds.   Politics. On Point.     ©  2015 All rights reserved. Grow your business.   Advertise   on  Politics. On Point.  

From the White Press Office NEW YORK, NY – Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today announced $41 million in grant awards to 20 jurisdictions to eliminate or reduce the number of untested sexual assault kits across the country.  Today’s announcement is being announced as part of an unprecedented partnership with the New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) – whose own grant program is contributing $38 million to the cause for a total of $79 million to eliminate the backlog reaching 43 jurisdictions in 27 states across the country. “Rape kits are an essential tool in modern crime fighting — not only for the victim, but, for the entire community. Studies show we solve up to 50 percent of previously unsolved rapes when these kits are tested. When we solve these cases, we get rapists off the streets. For most survivors, seeing their rapists brought to justice, and knowing that they will not return, brings peace of mind and a sense of clos...

As part of her  Let’s Move!  initiative, the First Lady will welcome 63 local elected officials and representatives from across the country on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 to celebrate their commitment to building healthier communities. At the event, the First Lady will commemorate  Let’s Move!  Cities, Towns and Counties , reaching 500 communities, resulting in nearly 80 million Americans impacted by the program.  Let’s Move!  Cities, Towns and Counties, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National League of Cities, calls upon local elected officials to adopt long-term, sustainable and holistic approaches to addressing childhood obesity.  Each local elected official has pledged to achieve the following five goals to promote healthy living throughout the community: 1)        Helping early care and education providers incorporate best practices for nutrition and physical activity ...

President Obama praises New Orleans' comeback; says "more to do." "We must honor their memory each day by rebuilding, and improving, the piece of America they called home."  -  President Obama Honor Katrina's victims by continuing to rebuild a stronger community: President Barack Obama By Barack Obama on August 29, 2015 at 6:45 AM President Obama chats with a young girl during his visit in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. Credit: White House photo/Pete Souza. On Thursday (Aug. 27), I traveled to New Orleans to mark 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated communities across the Gulf Coast and shook America. A visit to the Lower Ninth Ward would have seemed unimaginable in the storm's immediate aftermath, but today the waters have receded — replaced by a region that is moving forward. Over the past 10 years, folks across the Gulf Coast have displayed the spirit of resilience that our country was founded on— building back stronger and...

Eric Cantor endorsed Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush Thursday evening. Cantor tweeted earlier Thursday that he was "AllinforJeb." Cantor is the former Republican majority leader who lost to David Brat, a Virginia professor - and tea-party backer - in the 2014 Virginia House primaries. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted of the Cantor endorsement, "Who wants the endorsement of a guy (@EricCantor) who lost in perhaps the greatest upset in the history of Congress?” The two presidential candidates have sparred on the issue of immigration. Bush, who is married to a Mexican-American, used the term ' anchor babies ' when speaking about illegal immigrants giving birth in America so their children can become citizens.   He tried 'defending' himself by saying the term didn't apply to Mexicans, but rather Asians (another group who will probably not vote for him, further limiting his chances to become president of t...

Civil rights activist Julian Bond died Saturday in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Reports indicate that Bond died from vascular disease. Julian Bond.   Getty photo. Bond was Chairman Emeritus of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).    “From his days as a young activist to his years as both an elder statesman and NAACP Chairman Emeritus, Julian Bond inspired a generation of civil rights leaders", wrote  current NAACP chairman  Roslyn M. Brock  in a statement Sunday.  “From my days as a youth board member of the NAACP to my present tenure as NAACP Chairman, like so many of my generation and before, I am yet inspired by the depth and breadth of Chairman Emeritus Bond’s exemplary service: activist, writer, historian, professor, public intellectual, public servant and an unrelentingly eloquent voice for the voiceless. The grateful citizen heirs of the civil and human rights legacy of Julian Bond can neither be co...

The White House issued the following pool report as the Obamas continue their vacation on Martha's Vineyard -- helping close friend, Vernon Jordan, celebrate his 80th birthday. From the White House: "Tonight, the First Family attended the 80th birthday celebration for Vernon Jordan, Jr.  at the Farm Neck Golf Club. There were approximately 200 guests in attendance. "The President and First Lady have known the Jordans for over twenty years, and were grateful to have sat with Ann and other guests this evening. "Toasts were offered between courses. Ann Jordan offered the first toast, welcoming guests and honoring her husband. President Obama then toasted Vernon extolling his kindness and generosity. The President told attendees that Vernon's wisdom and enthusiasm are rare qualities. "Third and fourth toasts were offered by President Clinton and Vickee Jordan, respectively. "Other guests tonight included Morgan Freeman,   Brian Roberts , Henry...