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USHMM Gets Two New Council Members

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Post date October 4, 2013

The United States Holocaust Memorial Council got two new council members in August this year, both appointed by President Barack Obama: S. Fitzgerald Haney and Beth Heifetz. President Obama spoke highly of the two, saying, “I am grateful these accomplished individuals have agreed to join this Administration, and I’m confident they will serve ably in […]

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President Obama Donates Ten Times the Average American

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Post date July 10, 2013

Over the last two years, President Barack Obama has reported that between 21% and 25% of the Obama household income was donated to charity. The average American donates about 2% of income, and the Forbes 400 wealthiest Americans donate 5 percent. The Obama family gave over $150,000 to non-profits, two-thirds of which went to Fisher […]

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