BRIEFING ROOM

The White House provides timely and accurate information about the President's latest events and public statements. Here you'll find photos, video, and blogs, as well as proclamations, executive orders, and press releases.

THE BLOG

Ending Bad Habits

The President discusses how his budget reductions released today reflect a change in the way Washington does business.

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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.

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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.

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WED, MAY 6, 6:34 PM EST

"The President and I look forward to working with Mr. Franken"

The Vice President met with Al Franken this afternoon, read his statement and see the photo.

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WED, MAY 6, 4:36 PM EST

“Joined By a Common Goal”

Today the President’s schedule was virtually clear except for three pivotal meetings with leaders from two pivotal countries. He was joined by Vice President Biden first for a meeting with President Karzai of Afghanistan, then with President Zardari of Pakistan, and finally for a trilateral meeting with both of them. He was flanked by the two leaders when he spoke to the press afterwards.

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