Barack Obama and Joe Biden Cast Their Votes for Change
Senator Barack Obama cast his vote in Hyde Park, Chicago, this morning with wife, Michelle, and daughters. Senator Joe Biden voted for change in Wilmington, Delaware with wife, Jill.
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President Obama Signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
President Barack Obama signed his first piece of legislation, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, that will make it easier for anyone to get equal pay for equal work regardless of age, race, or gender. Read the President's remarks.
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The Future of the Grassroots Movement
Obama for America Campaign Manager David Plouffe introduces the Executive Director of Organizing for America, Mitch Stewart. Watch the video.
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December: 500k Jobs Lost, Unemployment Reaches 7.2%
In figures released in the December jobs report by the Labor Department, more than a half million jobs were lost and unemployment spiked to 7.2 percent.
- Labor: Rep. Solis Named Labor Secretary; Fmr. Rep. LaHood to Lead Transportation
- Natural Resources: Obama Selects Agriculture and Interior Secretaries
- Education: Arne Duncan Named Secretary of Education
- Environment: Obama Announces Key Members of Energy, Environment Team
- Veterans & Military: Gen. Eric Shinseki Named VA Secretary-Designate
Al Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Recount
Congratulations to Senator-elect Al Franken! In Minnesota, the state canvassing board certified Democrat Al Franken as the winner of the Senate recount against former Senator Norm Coleman.
Al Franken heads to Washington and increases the Democratic majority to 59 seats in the U.S. Senate. read more
Gen. Eric Shinseki Named VA Secretary-Designate
President-elect Barack Obama named General Eric Shinseki (ret.) to the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
- Veterans and Military Families: Senate Republicans Filibuster Funding for U.S. Forces
- Hispanics: OFA/DNC Commit $20 Million to Mobilize Hispanic Voters
- Native Americans: Barack Obama's Commitment to American Indian Community
- Women: Women Hit Hard by Economic Downturn
- LGBT Community: Obama Leads John McCain Among LGBT Voters by 46 Points
