The President discusses fiscal responsibility
White House Photo, 5/7/09, Chuck Kennedy

Fiscal 100

The President discusses his budget reductions released today as a change in the way Washington does business, OMB Director Orszag gives details on the blog.
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The President meets with President Karzai of Afghanistan and President Zardari of Pakistan
White House Photo, 5/6/09, Pete Souza

Afghanistan Pakistan Trilateral

The President brings President Karzai of Afghanistan and President Zardari of Pakistan together for a common purpose.
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The President speaks on tax havens and unfair tax breaks
White House Photo, 5/4/09, Pete Souza

Tax Reform for Jobs at Home

Watch the President explain his plans to curb tax havens and tax incentives for shifting jobs overseas, and learn more in Jason Furman's follow-up.
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The President discusses H1N1 Flu
White House Photo, 5/1/09, Samantha Appleton

H1N1 Flu

The President discusses the government’s response to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus, from school closings to activating online social networks. He urges Americans to be calm but cautious.

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White House Photo, 5/7/09, Chuck Kennedy

Fiscal 100

The President discusses his budget reductions released today as a change in the way Washington does business, OMB Director Orszag gives details on the blog.
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THU, MAY 7, 1:07 PM EST

Ending Bad Habits

The President discusses how his budget reductions released today reflect a change in the way Washington does business.
THU, MAY 7, 10:06 AM EST

Determining What Works, Line by Line

OMB Director Peter Orszag tells us about the budget being released today, in particular the volume on Terminations, Reductions, and Savings.
WED, MAY 6, 7:55 PM EST

What Is the Social Innovation Fund?

The First Lady discussed the Social Innovation Fund at the Time 100 Most Influential People Awards; we asked Michele Jolin, Senior Advisor for Social Innovation for the Domestic Policy Council, to tell us about it.

SIGNED LEGISLATION

Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

Signed: Wednesday, April 21, 2009

Omnibus Public Lands Management Act

Signed: Monday, March 30, 2009

Small Business Act Temporary Extension

Signed: Thursday, March 19, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Signed: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 

DTV Delay Act

Signed: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 

Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act

Signed: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Signed: Thursday, January 29, 2009  

ISSUES

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

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