Dan Pfeiffer

White House Profile

Dan Pfeiffer

White House Communications Director

Dan Pfeiffer joined the White House as Deputy Communications Director in January 2009 and has served as the Director of Communications since December 2009. Pfeiffer first joined the President’s campaign as the Traveling Press Secretary and later became the Communications Director. Prior to working on the campaign, Pfeiffer was a spokesman for former Vice President Al Gore and has also worked for Senators Tim Johnson, Tom Daschle and Evan Bayh.

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Pfeiffer graduated from Georgetown University.

Dan Pfeiffer's Posts

Economy

eRead the Economic Report of the President

February 12, 2010 at 1:20 PM EDT

As part of White House’s commitment to make government more accessible, the Economic Report of the President is now available as an eBook.

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Technology

An Open Door to Open Government

February 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM EDT

Dan Pfeiffer discusses the new open government pages across government.

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Another Day, Another Disappointing Political Ploy Obstructing Progress

February 5, 2010 at 2:31 PM EDT

Dan Pfeiffer discusses the news that one Senator is holding up 70 nominees over some projects in his state.

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Needless Delays and Filibusters Run Amok: A Case Study

February 4, 2010 at 4:47 PM EDT

Dan Pfeiffer walks through the the unprecedented delays and filibusters use for nominations and legislation over the last year.

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Health Care

Still Not a "Government Takeover"

January 31, 2010 at 1:21 PM EDT

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer gives the comprehensive response to the age-old smear of health reform.

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Fiscal Responsibility

Tough Choices

January 30, 2010 at 4:32 PM EDT

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer talks about balancing priorities in the budget process during these tough economic times.

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Health Care

On Next Steps for Health Reform

January 20, 2010 at 6:46 PM EDT

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer clarifies the President's position.

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Twisted Logic and Fuzzy Math

January 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM EDT

Dan Pfeiffer tries to decipher the math that Wall Street is using to determine they can afford paying themselves massive bonuses, but not paying the American taxpayer back.

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Health Care

Health Insurance Companies Exposed Again

January 12, 2010 at 6:42 PM EDT

Dan Pfeiffer passes along a new report exposing yet another way the insurance industry fought tooth and nail against reform.

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Health Care

Putting It All in Perspective

January 5, 2010 at 11:18 AM EDT

Dan Pfeiffer highlights the shared foundation of the House and Senate health reform bills.

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