The Recovery Act One Year In
One year in, about 2 million people are on the job today who would not have work otherwise. Read the Vice President's report, view an interactive map, and watch a video with five of America's mayors telling the real local story of the Act.
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
- February 16, 2010 at 2:45 PM EST
Nuclear Energy and an Energy-Independent Future
President Obama discusses the importance of clean energy investments in America.
- February 15, 2010 at 2:56 PM EST
Patriotism and Pride at the Olympics
Valerie Jarrett sends back one more dispatch from Vancouver after watching pairs figure skating.
- February 15, 2010 at 12:30 PM EST
Relief from Crushing Student Loan Payments
Brian Levine, Deputy Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President, fleshes out a proposal from the President to put a cap on student loan payments.
- February 15, 2010 at 10:50 AM EST
On the Way to Gold
Valerie Jarrett has high hopes for the U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team.
- February 13, 2010 at 5:17 PM EST
Feeling the Olympic Spirit
Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett reports back from Vancouver - with photos.
- February 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM EST
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
The 24th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day was celebrated on February 3rd, recognizing the accomplishments of all female athletes, from girls running their first races to the athletes participating in this year’s XXI Olympic Winter Games.
Featured Legislation
S. 2949 -Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
Signed: Wednesday, January 27, 20102009 Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
Signed: Friday, January 22, 2010Ryan 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, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama signs a blank wall during a tour of the International Brotherhood of Electricians (IBEW) Local 26 headquarters in Lanham, Md., February 16, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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