A Supreme Court Nominee
A look at Elena Kagan, including a photo gallery of her life, and what to expect from her hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
A New Foundation
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Health Reform: What It Means for You
Health Reform as signed by the President will put American families and small businesses in control of their health care, instead of insurance companies. Learn what it will do for you.
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The President’s Plan to Reform Wall Street
Wall Street Reform will hold Wall Street accountable, provide the strongest consumer protections ever, increase transparency in derivatives and financial dealings, and end taxpayer bailouts.
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The Recovery Act
Every day the Recovery Act is putting more Americans to work -- 2 million or more in the first year alone. Learn about the impacts nationwide and in local communities like yours.
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A New Way Forward in Afghanistan
President Obama makes an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, meeting with President Karzai and adressing the troops at Bagram Air Base.
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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
- June 28, 2010 at 12:25 PM EDT
Open For Questions: Energy and Climate Legislation with Heather Zichal
Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, hosts a live chat on energy and climate legislation.
- June 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM EDT
Improved Access to Preventive Care for Seniors
A newly proposed regulation will expand Medicare services, including providing for an annual wellness visit and eliminating out-of-pocket costs for most preventive services.
- June 28, 2010 at 11:22 AM EDT
Cutting Waste by Reforming IT
OMB Director Peter Orszag explains why fixing government's IT is imperative for improving government's efficiency and effectiveness.
- June 28, 2010 at 10:37 AM EDT
Live from New York
The National Conference on Volunteering and Service kicks off with more than 5,000 service leaders pouring into New York City to create a greater impact in meeting social needs through service and volunteering. Watch live webcasts and learn how to participate online.
- June 28, 2010 at 8:45 AM EDT
Elena Kagan’s Hearing Begins: What to Expect
A look at Elena Kagan, including a photo gallery of her life, and what to expect from her hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- June 26, 2010 at 9:51 PM EDT
Keeping Up with the G8 and G20
Get all the resources, and several photos from the the G8 and G20 Summits in Canada.
Featured Legislation
Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act
Signed: Monday, May 17, 2010Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
Signed: Friday, April 23, 2010Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010
Signed: Tuesday, March 30, 2010Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Signed: Tuesday, March 23, 2010Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Signed: Thursday, March 18, 2010Emergency 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, 2009