Health Reform by the Numbers - 8
Each day this week we’re promoting a key number on Whitehouse.gov and social networks like Facebook and Twitter to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today’s number: 8.
A New Foundation
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 10, 2010 at 8:15 PM EST
Cracking Down on Waste and Fraud
President Obama explains new efforts to root in wasteful spending in the health care system.
- March 10, 2010 at 7:51 PM EST
What Americans Deserve
Valerie Jarrett offers her perspective on the health care crisis in the African American community and communities across America following BET’s first ever “Leading Women Summit” in Washington, DC.
- March 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM EST
Interior Unveils New Ansel Adams Murals
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar unveils a series of murals representing 26 Ansel Adams photographs commissioned by former Interior Secretary Harold Ickes.
- March 10, 2010 at 4:15 PM EST
Recovery Act in Action, #3: Tracking the Ripples
Jared Bernstein explains the ripple effects of the Recovery Act.
- March 10, 2010 at 3:02 PM EST
The White House Asks about Healthy Kid Apps
The First Lady announces the “Apps for Healthy Kids Challenge” and we want to know: What kind of Healthy Kid App would you like to see developed?
- March 10, 2010 at 1:31 PM EST
March 10 -- Redoubling Our Efforts on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Tina Tchen details how the Office of National AIDS Policy is working with partners throughout the Federal Government to raise awareness and aid the prevention and treatment of a domestic epidemic where a women in the U.S. tests positive for HIV every 35 minutes.
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 and President Rene Preval of Haiti return to the Oval Office, following their remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House March 10, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Your Money At Work: Recovery.gov
