Jill Biden

Dr. Jill Biden Stops to Include in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis will embark on a “Community College to Career” bus tour to highlight innovative industry partnerships later this month. The tour will begin on February 22, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio and will end on February 24, 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Other stops include Dayton, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; Lexington, Kentucky; Knoxville, Tennessee and Wytheville...Read Full Story

Report Highlights Best Practices that States Can Adopt to Break Down Barriers  Washington, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will join Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal Wolin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, on Wednesday, February 15th at 3:00 p.m. at the Pentagon to unveil a new report outlining opportunities and best practices for states to better support military spouses serving in professions with...Read Full Story

Winners Announced This Spring, Tom Brokaw and J.R. Martinez Part of Judging Panel  WASHINGTON—First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced 20 finalists as part of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate citizens, communities, and organizations who have demonstrated a deep commitment to service by improving the lives of military families and veterans.  The First Lady and Dr. Biden are inspired by the outstanding work of all the submissions...Read Full Story

Biden spotlighted the importance of  military family support By  Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON , Dec. 12, 2011 -  Dr. Jill Biden , wife of Vice President  Joe Biden , invited about 25 elementary school students, a few teachers -- and one special guest in Afghanistan -- to a military-themed holiday party in their home at the U.S. Naval Observatory here today. Dr. Jill Biden,  wife of Vice President  Joe Biden,  poses for a picture with students from White Oaks...Read Full Story

The Second Lady of the United States, Jill Biden has plans to author a children’s book titled “Don’t Forget, Nana, God Bless Our Troops”. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers announced today plans to publish an illustrated children’s book by Second Lady of the United States. The book will be illustrated by award-winning artist Raul Colon and is set to go on sale June 5, 2012. “As a military mom and a teacher, I wanted to write this book to make all Americans, especially children, aware...Read Full Story

The juvenile actions of this NASCAR audience, convinces me that they have no idea what a real patriotic American is.  If NASCAR audiences think they are “Red Blooded Patriotic ‘Mericans”, think again.  The President and Vice President of the United States of America and their First Ladies are a respected part of this country and should be treated that way. First, this was not a political event.  A political event can draw all sorts of demeaning and noisy behavior.  But, this was a...Read Full Story

The juvenile actions of this NASCAR audience, convinces me that they have no idea what a real patriotic American is.  If NASCAR audiences think they are “Red Blooded Patriotic ‘Mericans”, think again.  The President and Vice President of the United States of America and their First Ladies are a respected part of this country and should be treated that way. First, this was not a political event.  A political event can draw all sorts of demeaning and noisy behavior.  But, this was a...Read Full Story

Veterans Day Op-Ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden The Battle Veterans Face After War By Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden November 11, 2011 Today is Veterans Day, the day we honor the military service and sacrifice of all the veterans who have served this nation. Because of the incredible courage of the 9/11 generation, the tide of war is receding and America is more secure than a decade ago. Next month, we will end the war in Iraq, bringing all of our troops home by the...Read Full Story

New York Daily News Michelle Obama and Jill Biden booed at NASCAR CBS News First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Joe Biden's wife, were booed by some NASCAR fans as they served as the grand marshals for the racing circuit's final event Sunday. Obama and Biden were at the Homestead-Miami Speedway to ... First Lady Booed at NASCAR Event msnbc.com Michelle Obama, Jill Biden booed at NASCAR championship New York Daily News First lady & Mrs. Biden greeted with boos at NASCAR...Read Full Story

BARBARA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press CHICAGO In the lower level of a downtown Chicago hotel, 10-year-old Ariana looked reassuringly at her cousin, Destyni. The 12-year-old intently stared back. "You don't need to be worried anymore," Ariana said in a soft voice as she rocked back and forth on the heels of her glittered shoes. "He's safe and coming home today." They were talking about Ariana's father, Destyni's uncle. Except the...Read Full Story