Middle East Peace
After a full day of meetings, President Obama and the leaders of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan & Egypt express optimism on resuming negotiations for a peaceful Middle East.
Featured Topics
Flooding in Pakistan
The Obama Administration is standing with the Pakistani people, assisting them as they confront the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history. Learn how to help.
End of Combat in Iraq
As combat operations draw to a close, The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden visit Fort Drum to welcome home troops from Iraq.
HealthCare.gov
The President walks through the features of HealthCare.gov, the new website spurred by the Affordable Care Act. Watch the video or visit the site to learn more.
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The Blog
- September 2, 2010 at 10:01 AM EDT
Two New Studies: Health Reform Benefits Small Business
The Affordable Care Act helps make it easier for employers to provide health benefits.
- September 1, 2010 at 7:15 PM EDT
The Worst Natural Disaster in Pakistan's History: Support Victims of the Floods
Secretary Clinton encourages donations to the Pakistan Relief Fund in a public service announcment released by the Ad Council to aid in the relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts from the floods in Pakistan.
- September 1, 2010 at 7:01 PM EDT
Continued Recovery for America’s Agricultural Economy
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses encouraging news from two USDA reports that illustrate the strength of the recovery in our agricultural economy.
- September 1, 2010 at 6:21 PM EDT
A Moment of Opportunity that Must be Seized
The President meets bilaterally with leaders of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, and Egypt to re-launch direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians for the first time in nearly two years.
- September 1, 2010 at 1:30 PM EDT
Forging Ahead on Middle East Peace Talks
At the beginning of a day dedicated to meetings on peace between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu make clear that the "senseless slaughter" that took place the night before would not deter the pursuit of peace.
- August 31, 2010 at 9:30 PM EDT
President Obama's Address on the End of the Combat Mission in Iraq
Having returned hours earlier from a conversation with troops at Fort Bliss, Texas – troops who had seen every phase of what has become one of America’s longest wars – the President spoke to the Nation for just the second time from the Oval Office to announce the end of America’s combat role in that war.
Featured Legislation
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Signed: Wednesday, July 21, 2010Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act
Signed: Monday, May 17, 2010Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
Signed: Friday, April 23, 2010Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010
Signed: Tuesday, March 30, 2010Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Signed: Tuesday, March 23, 2010Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Signed: Thursday, March 18, 2010Emergency 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, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama, with Secretary of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and George Mitchell, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, leaves the Oval Office, Sept. 1, 2010, to make a statement to the press in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
