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President Barack Obama arrived in Havana,Cuba today, the first sitting American president to visit the country in 90 years. A number of members of Congress joined him, including Senator Patrick Leahy  of Vermont and Congressmen Jim McGovern and Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, as well a contingent of business leaders. Public opinion polls over the past year have shown an increasing support to end the Cuban trade embargo and change course on U.S.-Cuba relations, according to Congressman McGovern. The most  recent Pew poll  showed 73% of the American people, including 59% of Republicans favor ending the trade embargo.  The bi-partisan Congressional Working Group will now take leadership to match the growing public support for a new U.S. policy towards Cuba . After spending two days in Cuba, the President travels to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he'll meet with President Mauricio Macri.  Read about the  President's trip he...

President Barack Obama received Ireland Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Irish delegation to the White House today to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  Here is a video of the White House reception that evening. Follow the White House on Facebook . 

IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2016 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Hailing from the Emerald Isle, generations of Irishmen and women have helped shape the idea of America, overcoming hardship and strife through strength and sacrifice, faith and family. With an undying belief that tomorrow always yields a brighter day, Irish Americans symbolize the perpetual optimism that defines our country, and they have long embodied the truth at the heart of our promise -- that no matter who you are or where you come from, in America, you can make it if you try. As we celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month, we recognize the Irish people's contributions to our country's dynamism, and we reaffirm the friendship and family ties between our two nations. For centuries, sons and daughters of Erin have come to America's shores, adding to our rich vibrancy and putting their full hearts into everything they do. From building our count...