National Security
President Obama praises those Americans who carried out the operation to kill Osama bin Laden, tells the families of the victims of 9/11 that they have never been forgotten, and calls on Americans to remember the unity of that tragic day.
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Joining Forces
The President, Vice President, First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launch the national initiative to support and honor America's service members and their families.
Photos - Behind the Scenes
The White House Photo Office releases their latest batch of behind-the-scenes photos, this time following the President from town halls across the country to the Situation Room to a moment alone reading on the patio outside the Oval Office.
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With both an iPhone and Android mobile app, Americans can get alerts directly from the White House, check out behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and read the latest news from the blog or the Briefing Room.
Tax Cut Calculator
Check out our tax cut calculator to learn how the December tax deal will benefit you, both in your taxes for 2011 and in your paychecks right now.
West Wing Week
This week, the President celebrated Easter, worked on short term and long term ways to get away from high gas prices, pledged support for states hit by devastating storms and announced new key members of his National Security team.
Health Reform in Action
The health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, is making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans like Erick Moberg. He discusses it in a surprise phone call from the President.
Winning the Future: Innovation
In this White House White Board, Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the President's plan to reform the patent system so great American ideas can be turned into the jobs of the future quickly and effectively.
Preventing Bullying
President Obama & the First Lady hold the first-ever White House Conference on Bullying Prevention to protect our kids and "dispel the myth that bullying is just a harmless rite of passage or an inevitable part of growing up."
State of the Union
The President spoke on his vision and his agenda for the economy in his State of the Union. Watch our "enhanced" presentation or watch a series of live online roundtable discussions.
Winning the Future: Education
Speaking at Kenmore Middle School in Virginia, the President calls on Congress to fix No Child Left Behind before the start of next school year. He lays out his principles guided by the lessons of Race to the Top and other successes.
Strengthening the Recovery
Following up on his State of the Union Address, the President visits Wisconsin to talk about "playing to win" here in America.
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The Blog
- May 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM EDT
President Obama Presents Medal of Honor: "We're Reminded That We Are Fortunate to Have Americans Who Dedicate Their Lives to Protecting Ours"
On a day when America is honoring those who are serving now and their tremendous accomplishments for our national security, the President recognizes two heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War decades ago.
- May 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM EDT
The Results Are In
Domestic Policy Director Melody Barnes announced the top three finalists in the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.
- May 2, 2011 at 11:59 AM EDT
Community Conversations, New Website, and New Report on Hispanics and Winning the Future
The administration announces community conversations around the country on the critical role Hispanics play in the President’s vision for America to win the future.
- May 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM EDT
Watch Live: National Science Bowl - Starting At 9:30 AM ET
High schoolers from around the country compete in the national championship round of the National Science Bowl. Watch live online.
- May 2, 2011 at 8:59 AM EDT
Public Service Recognition Week
United States Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry kicks off Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank professional public servants. In a video message, First Lady Michelle Obama thanks Federal employees.
- May 2, 2011 at 12:16 AM EDT
Osama Bin Laden Dead
President Obama addresses the Nation to announce that the United States has killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda.
Featured Legislation
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Signed: Tuesday, January 4, 2011James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
Signed: Sunday, January 2, 2011Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
Signed: Wednesday, December 22, 2010Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
Signed: Friday, December 17, 2010Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Signed: Monday, December 13, 2010Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Signed: Wednesday, July 21, 2010Daniel 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, 2010
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama comfort people at Holt Elementary School in Holt, Ala., April 29, 2011. During their visit, the President and First Lady met with families affected by the tornados. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
