Hollande tried to expand the Coalition Fighting the islamic state. Sharon crowley has more on that part of the story. Reporter the french president got a warm reception at the white house today. Hes hoping to bring together the u. S. And russia, despite major differences. President hollande plans to meet with Vladimir Putin on thursday. President obama welcomed french president Francois Hollande to washington, d. C. He is here to gain u. S. Support in the fight against isis. On that night, he meant to tell me that the United States stood by france, that the help that could be provided to france would have no limits, and that we had a joint duty to pull our forces together. Reporter president obama says the u. S. Is also working to stomp out the islamic extremists responsible for the deadly attacks in paris two weeks ago. More than 8,000 air strikes combined with local partners on the ground have pushed isil back from territory in both iraq and syria. Today we agreed our nations must do
In a recent newsletter from Panhandle Alliance for Education, executive director Amy Longanecker told supporters that the alliance has funded around $101,187 in teacher grants this year.