India State Dinner
The President and the First Lady welcome Prime Minister Singh of India and Mrs. Kaur to the White House. Watch a full schedule of events leading up to the State Dinner streamed live.
A New Foundation
The President’s Plan for Health Insurance Reform
Cut through the rhetoric on health insurance reform. Read the essentials of the President’s plan, and watch a video with highlights of his speech to Congress.
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.
The Blog
- November 24, 2009 at 2:54 PM EST
The First State Dinner: President Obama Welcomes His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh of India
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama prepare for the first official State Dinner.
- November 24, 2009 at 2:19 PM EST
Streaming at 2 p.m.: The History and Protocol of State Visits
The First Lady hosts young women from the White House Leadership and Mentoring Program to discuss the history and protocol that surround State and Official Visits.
- November 24, 2009 at 1:24 PM EST
The Smart Grid and You
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announces a $620 million investment in "Smart Grid" technology and shares a video that explains what a Smart Grid is and how it can help you save money.
- November 24, 2009 at 11:50 AM EST
Giving Thanks to Our Heroes This Holiday
The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden hosted an early Thanksgiving Dinner at the U.S. Naval Observatory for guests from Fisher House, a "home away from home" for families of patients receiving care at military and VA medical centers.
- November 24, 2009 at 11:31 AM EST
Reality Check: Health Insurance Reform and Guns
It’s amazing that after so many months debating health insurance reform, sometimes a myth we see being spread about it can still surprise us.
- November 23, 2009 at 3:20 PM EST
Celebrating National Adoption Day
The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Department of Health and Human Services mark National Adoption Day.
Featured Legislation
Ryan 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, 2009Omnibus Public Lands Management Act
Signed: Monday, March 30, 2009Small Business Act Temporary Extension
Signed: Friday, March 20, 2009American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Signed: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
The distinctive Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Awards sit before their recipients Jenni Williams, left, and Magodonga Mahlangu, right, during a ceremony honoring the two women in the East Room of the White House. Mahlangu and Williams are co-founders of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), a leading group that has fought for democracy in the African country. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza, November 23, 2009
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