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

Service, Coming to a Town Near You

The Corporation for National & Community Service was charged with dramatically expanding opportunities for Americans to serve, and in a sign of how seriously they are taking that charge today they announced a nationwide listening tour.

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THU, MAY 7, 5:00 PM EST

Transportation Projects under the Recovery Act

Jared Bernstein, the Vice President's Chief Economist and Economic Policy Advisor, gives us an update.

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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.

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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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