Educate to Innovate
The President kicks off "Educate to Innovate," a campaign to get students excited about pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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 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.
- November 23, 2009 at 3:05 PM EST
Streaming at 3:30 pm on Flu.gov: H1N1 Briefing for Bloggers and Blog Readers
Join HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as she takes your questions live on H1N1 and seasonal flu during today’s webcast.
- November 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM EST
Making A List, Checking It Twice
We're launching a “list” on the official White House account on Twitter which will make it easier for people to follow U.S. Government Twitter feeds.
- November 23, 2009 at 12:10 PM EST
The Next Generation of Innovators
The President kicks off the "Educate to Innovate" campaign, a series of initiatives and public-private partnerships to help students get excited about pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- November 23, 2009 at 10:27 AM EST
Streaming Live at 11:40 – President Obama Launches "Educate to Innovate" Campaign
Watch live as President Obama launches the "Educate to Innovate" campaign, then join Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Office of Science and Technology Policy Director John Holdren at 1 PM for a live video chat.
- November 21, 2009 at 4:08 PM EST
Health Insurance Reform vs. Medicare Part D
Opponents of health insurance reform have spent hours on the Senate floor today attacking the Senate's efforts to provide stability and security for those with insurance, affordable coverage for those without, and lower costs for families, small businesses and the government. To provide a little perspective on these attacks, let’s compare today's legislation with the 2003 Medicare Part D effort, which many of these same critics supported.
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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