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Being Biden Vol. 7: Gems of Wisdom

A class of third graders from North Philadelphia recently wrote to Vice President Biden about reducing gun violence. This week, the Vice President sat down to share some of these children's words with you — and an expression that belonged to his mom: "out of the mouths of babes come gems of wisdom." Take a [...]

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“Thank you for all that you do”: Military Mother’s Day Tea with the First Lady and Dr. Biden

Watch this video on YouTube Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted a special Mother's Day tea to honor military mothers and show their appreciation and thanks for all the important work they do as well as the sacrifices their families have made in service of our country. read more Full News [...]

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Biden: ‘We Don’t Want to Blow It’ on WMD Call

Vice President Joe Biden said in a magazine interview that the White House is responding cautiously to evidence that chemical weapons were used in Syria, citing what he says were the lessons of the George W. Bush administration. Full News here – Washington Wire

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Being Biden Vol. 6: My Friend, John McCain

In the latest installment of "Being Biden," the Vice President tells the story behind a photo taken with Senator John McCain, just before speaking at the McCain Institute for International Leadership in Sedona, Arizona. Listen: You can check out to the full series at whitehouse.gov/beingbiden, and also sign up to receive an email update when new stories are posted. read more Full [...]

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Biden Wants Thank You for Campaigning Against Graham

Vice President Joe Biden offered Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) his backhanded support for re-election, Roll Call reports. Said Biden: “I told him I’ll come to South Carolina and campaign for him or against him, whichever will help the most — I know which it’ll be. I’m going down there to to the JJ next weekend, [...]

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At Memorial Service, Biden Denounces ‘Knockoff Jihadis’

Vice President Biden called the accused Boston Marathon bombers “two cowardly, twisted, perverted knockoff jihadis” at the memorial service Wednesday for an MIT police officer. Full News here – Washington Wire

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Biden To Attend Memorial For Slain MIT Police Officer

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Cambridge, Mass., on Wednesday to attend the memorial service for the MIT police officer killed in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing. That’s according to a White House official, who was not authorized to discuss the trip publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Authorities [...]

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Vice President Joe Biden delivers the keynote speech at the Michigan Democratic Party's annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Detroit, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Biden says response to tragedies ‘incredible’

DETROIT (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday said the strength of those devastated by the Boston Marathon bombing, Texas plant explosion and Connecticut school shooting is remarkable and proof that some good can come from carnage and pain. Full News here – Politics News Headlines – Yahoo! News

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White House Hangout: Vice President Biden and Mayors Discuss Reducing Gun Violence

This week, Vice President Biden will host a virtual conversation with mayors around the country to discuss commonsense steps to reduce gun violence. Mayors know first hand the impact of gun violence on communities across the country – and they've come together to demand action. On Wednesday, April 17th, at 2:45 p.m. EDT, the Vice [...]

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White House Hangout: Vice President Biden and Mayors Discuss Reducing Gun Violence

This week, Vice President Biden will host a virtual conversation with mayors around the country to discuss commonsense steps to reduce gun violence. Mayors know first hand the impact of gun violence on communities across the country – and they've come together to demand action. On Wednesday, April 17th, at 2:45 p.m. EDT, the Vice [...]

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