Highway Spending from Recovery Act Expected to Create or Save 150,000 Jobs By End of 2010.

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is expected to create or save 3.5 million jobs by the end of next year. Some of these jobs will come from direct spending by the Federal government to improve the nation’s roads, bridges, schools, and other parts of our national infrastructure.

President Obama nominates Governor Kathleen Sebelius Secretary of HHS, Announces Release of $155 Million of ARRA Funds for Health Clinics Across America

Today, President Barack Obama officially announced his intent to nominate Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Vice President Commends Reopening of Chicago Window Factory Thanks to Recovery Act Funding

“The reopening of this factory and the rehiring of these workers provide an excellent example of how the money in the Recovery Act is targeted to spur job creation quickly,” said Vice President Biden.

President Obama Announces More Key Appointments

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Jon Leibowitz, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission; Charlie Rose, General Counsel at the Department of Education; and Roy Keinitz, Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Transportation.

Middle Class Task Force Holds First Meeting in Philadelphia-Focus is on Green Jobs

The White House Task Force on Middle Class Families, led by Vice President Joe Biden, is holding its inaugural meeting today in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania. The Task Force has a simple mandate: to find, highlight and implement solutions to the economic challenges facing the American middle class.

Readout on the President's Call to Lebanese President Michel Sleiman

Yesterday, President Obama spoke with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman and conveyed his firm support for Lebanon’s sovereignty.

1PM EST Today - Sec. Gates Conf Call with the Media

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who his is traveling with the President today, will host a conference call with the media to discuss the President’s address at Camp Lejeune.

Op-Ed by Vice President Biden in Philadelphia Inquirer: Green Jobs are a way to aid the middle class

Vice President Joe Biden's editorial on green jobs and the middle class appears in today's Philadelphia Enquirer.

The President's Meeting with Ambassador Stephen Bosworth

President Obama met yesterday with Ambassador Stephen Bosworth, the newly appointed Special Representative for North Korea Policy. At the President’s and Secretary of State’s request, Ambassador Bosworth will travel next week for consultation with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks to discuss the problem of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.

Visit by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia to Washington

President Obama will meet with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia at the White House on Tuesday, March 24.