President Barack Obama and Senator Ted Kennedy walk on the grounds of the White House.
President Barack Obama and Senator Ted Kennedy walk on the grounds of the White House. White House Photo, Pete Souza, 4/28/09

Kennedy

"Not only one of the greatest senators
of our time, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy" - President Obama
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Health Insurance Reform Reality Check

Reality Check - Health Insurance Reform

There is a lot of misinformation being spread by defenders of the status quo. Find out what's in health insurance reform for you, and what's not in it at all.

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The President and Justice Sotomayor
White House Photo, Pete Souza, 8/12/09

Sotomayor Reception

The President and First Lady host a reception for Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Watch his statement or see a photo gallery of her life.
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The President delivers the Weekly Address
White House Photo, Chuck Kennedy

Weekly Address: Moral Case for Health Reform 8-22-09

President Obama debunks the myths around health reform, and discusses the public option proposal in which many of them are rooted. But he focuses his address on the stark moral and historical turning point at which we find ourselves.
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President Barack Obama and Senator Ted Kennedy walk on the grounds of the White House. White House Photo, Pete Souza, 4/28/09

Kennedy

"Not only one of the greatest senators
of our time, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy" - President Obama
Watch the video View the slideshow
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It is no coincidence that for all of the diversity in President Obama’s Cabinet, virtually every member has been touched in a profound way by the life of Senator Ted Kennedy. Read a sample of statements that have been issued today.

FEATURED LEGISLATION


Cash for Clunkers Extension

Signed: Thursday, August 6, 2009

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

Signed: Monday, June 22, 2009

Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009

Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009

Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act

Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act

Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act

Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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: Friday, March 20, 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  

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