by Michael Botticelli, Dr. Tom Frieden | Apr 21, 2015 | Monitor
This is a picture of Taylor Smith from Holly Springs, Georgia, with her sister, Gabrielle. Taylor Smith (right) with her sister, Gabrielle Smith. Taylor died of an overdose. Her mother, Tanya Smith, writes: "Taylor was a freshman, junior varsity and varsity...
by David Hudson | Sep 19, 2014 | Monitor
This week, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins and Army Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat, met with National Spelling Bee winners, announced a major increase in our efforts to help fight Ebola in West Africa, gave a...
by Adam Garber | Sep 18, 2014 | Monitor
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, the President celebrated the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, awarded the Medal of Honor to two American heroes, detailed U.S. efforts to combat the...
by David Hudson | Sep 12, 2014 | Monitor
This week, President Obama spoke about the threat posed by ISIL and commemorated the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we marked the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and the First Lady hosted a "prep" rally in Atlanta. Check out...
by Kasie Coccaro | Jan 27, 2014 | Monitor
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