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In this edition: philanthropies invest in "My Brother's Keeper," governor's save cuts to food stamps, the FDA rolls out new labels, and a group turns five.
Barack Obama speaks about his My Brother's Keeper initiative at the White House, Feb. 27, 2013.
Barack Obama speaks about his My Brother's Keeper initiative at the White House, Feb. 27, 2013.

In his speech Thursday, President Obama said, "Part of my message is no excuses." Read more about the initiative and the president's remarks here.

The governors of Massachusetts and Vermont are considering making similar deals, learn more here.

The changes fall just short of the Institute of Medicine's suggestion for food labeling, which you can find out more about here.

Watch part of Michele Bachmann's statements at the anniversary celebration here.