White House names Melody Barnes’ successor at Domestic Policy Council

The White House on Tuesday announced the appointment of Cecilia Muñoz as the Obama administration’s new Domestic Policy Council director, replacing Melody Barnes, who …

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House votes to honor first black Marines

The nation’s first black Marines received a rare national tribute Tuesday as the House voted to award the Montford Point Marines with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest …

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