Help for Haiti
In another major effort to help the people of Haiti, the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund is announced at the White House.
A New Foundation
The President’s Plan for Health Insurance Reform
Cut through the rhetoric on health insurance reform. Read the essentials of the President’s plan, and watch a video with highlights of his speech to Congress.
The President’s Plan for Financial Regulatory Reform
Financial reform will make fundamental, common-sense changes so government looks out for American families and consumers, not just Wall Street and lobbyists.
A New Way Forward in Afghanistan
The President outlined his strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan at West Point. Read his remarks or watch the four-minute video summarizing the plan.
The Open Government Directive
The Open Government Directive and the Progress Report lay out how the Obama Administration is breaking down long-standing barriers between government and the people it serves.
The Blog
- January 21, 2010 at 12:28 PM EST
They Gave Us The Beatles, We Gave Them Data.gov
Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra talks about the migration of one of his efforts to expand transparency migrating overseas.
- January 21, 2010 at 10:45 AM EST
2010 Citizens Medal: Open for Nominations
For over 40 years, the Presidential Citizens Medal has recognized Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens." This year, the President is invites you, the American public, to nominate candidates for the second highest civilian honor in our nation.
- January 21, 2010 at 10:03 AM EST
Continuing Updates on the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response
An update on the latest developments on the relief effort in Haiti.
- January 20, 2010 at 5:46 PM EST
On Next Steps for Health Reform
Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer clarifies the President's position.
- January 20, 2010 at 4:00 PM EST
Dispatch from an Airman in Haiti -- "One Life at a Time"
Another glimpse of what it's like on the ground in Haiti.
- January 20, 2010 at 3:13 PM EST
The First Lady, Mentor
Check out a video of the First Lady and senior Administration women on a mentoring trip to Denver.
Featured Legislation
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, October 30, 2009National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Signed: Wednesday, October 28, 2009Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act
Signed: Thursday, October 22, 2009Cash For Clunkers Extension
Signed: Thursday, August 6, 2009Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Signed: Monday, June 22, 2009Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act
Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act
Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Signed: Tuesday, April 21, 2009Omnibus Public Lands Management Act
Signed: Monday, March 30, 2009Small Business Act Temporary Extension
Signed: Friday, March 20, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
First Lady Michelle Obama greets a young visitor touring the White House during a surprise visit in the Blue Room with family dog Bo on the anniversary of the inauguration, Jan. 20, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
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