Your Weekly Address
The President condemns the "despicable" attacks at Fort Hood, honors those who were killed, and commends those who stood up to help those affected.
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 7, 2009 at 5:33 PM EST
History: The House Debates Health Reform
The President speaks on the historic vote in the House on health insurance reform as opponents abandon facts altogether.
- November 7, 2009 at 12:00 AM EST
Weekly Address: Tragedy at Fort Hood
The President condemns the "despicable" attacks at Fort Hood, honoring those who were killed and injured. He also commends those who stood up to help and console those affected: "even as we saw the worst of human nature on full display, we also saw the best of America."
- November 6, 2009 at 6:20 PM EST
Secretary Solis: Combating Unemployment
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis discusses how the Administration is combating unemployment.
- November 6, 2009 at 2:07 PM EST
Half-Staff
The President delivers remarks regarding the Fort Hood tragedy.
- November 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM EST
Dr. Jill Biden: A Mother's Gratitude on Veterans Day
Dr. Jill Biden reflects on how she and her family weathered son Beau's deployment to Iraq, and shares how she and the Vice President plan to spend Veterans Day.
- November 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM EST
Recognizing the Scientists of Today and Tomorrow
First Lady Michelle Obama highlights the hard-working employees of the Department of Energy and stresses the importance of fostering tomorrow's scientists.
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
President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn after getting off of Marine One on his return to White House following a trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to visit with Wounded Warriors. President Obama awarded two Purple Hearts during the trip. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza, November 06, 2009
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