Your Weekly Address
The President discusses his Administration's latest steps to encourage change and success in America’s schools at the local level.
A New Foundation
The Recovery Act
Every day the Recovery Act is putting more Americans to work -- 2 million or more in the first year alone. Learn about the impacts nationwide and in local communities like yours.
The President’s Proposal for Health Reform
The President's proposal builds on the work done in Congress and takes the best ideas from both parties to put American families and small businesses in control of their health care.
The President’s Plan for Financial Regulatory Reform
Financial reform will make fundamental, common-sense changes so government looks out for American families and consumers, not just Wall Street and lobbyists.
A New Way Forward in Afghanistan
The President outlined his strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan at West Point. Read his remarks or watch the four-minute video summarizing the plan.
The Open Government Directive
The Open Government Directive and the Progress Report lay out how the Obama Administration is breaking down long-standing barriers between government and the people it serves.
The Blog
- March 13, 2010 at 2:46 PM EDT
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks at the White House
Check out this behind-the-scenes video of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks visiting the White House to screen their new WWII miniseries for the President.
- March 13, 2010 at 7:00 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Education for a More Competitive America & Better Future
The President discusses his blueprint for an updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act to overhaul No Child Left Behind, the latest step from his Administration to encourage change and success in America’s schools at the local level.
- March 12, 2010 at 6:03 PM EDT
The Vice President in the Middle East
Vice President Biden speaks at at Tel Aviv University and meets leaders in the Middle East.
- March 12, 2010 at 5:38 PM EDT
The National Security Team, at Work Again on Afghanistan and Pakistan
The President meets with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan, see a photo.
- March 12, 2010 at 3:46 PM EDT
President Obama at Your Graduation?
There are only three days to left to tell President Obama why he should speak at your high school's graduation ceremony. Domestic Policy Director Melody Barnes appeared on BET this week to encourage students to apply.
- March 12, 2010 at 1:17 PM EDT
Exploring the Link between Rising Health Insurance Premiums and Stagnant Wages
A steadily growing share of American workers' total compensation is going to health care costs, and increases in employer-sponsored health-insurance premiums have resulted in lower wage growth.
Featured Legislation
S. 2949 -Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
Signed: Wednesday, January 27, 20102009 Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
Signed: Friday, January 22, 2010Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, October 30, 2009National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Signed: Wednesday, October 28, 2009Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act
Signed: Thursday, October 22, 2009Cash For Clunkers Extension
Signed: Thursday, August 6, 2009Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Signed: Monday, June 22, 2009Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act
Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act
Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Signed: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama listens during a meeting in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, March 11, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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