Music from the Civil Rights Movement
The White House honors music from the Civil Rights Movement with a concert at 8:00PM EST featuring Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and more.
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.
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
- February 9, 2010 at 5:34 PM EST
In Any State, at Any Time: A Reminder of the Urgency of Health Reform
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses what alarming insurance premium hikes in California show about the need for reform.
- February 9, 2010 at 4:31 PM EST
Reaching Across the Aisle on Jobs and Health Reform
During a surprise appearance at the daily press briefing, the President discusses bipartisan meetings on the economy and health reform.
- February 9, 2010 at 2:51 PM EST
A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement
The 2010 White House music series kicks off with "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" - a concert celebrating Black History month.
- February 9, 2010 at 2:46 PM EST
Making Moves for a Healthier Generation
President Obama signs a memorandum establishing the Obesity Task Force in support of the First Lady's "Let's Move" campaign.
- February 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM EST
Setting the Record Straight on the Christmas Day Attack
John Brennan, who serves as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, takes to the pages of USA Today to clear up some falsehoods being spread by those seeking to get political advantage out of this national security matter.
- February 9, 2010 at 10:58 AM EST
Evolving the Open Government Dashboard with You
CTO Aneesh Chopra talks next steps for the Open Government Dashboard.
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
First Lady Michelle Obama hugs former Bancroft Elementary School student Tammy Nguyen as Tiki Barber checks his notes in the Red Room of the White House before an event announcing a campaign to combat the rapidly growing problem of childhood obesity, Feb. 9, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
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