West Wing Week
This week, President Obama holds meetings with bipartisan congressional leaders, awards the Medal of Honor, and discusses ongoing efforts to get our fiscal house in order and reduce our nation’s deficit.
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Travels with the First Lady
First Lady Michelle Obama travels to South Africa and Botswana during an official visit focused on youth leadership, education, health and wellness.
Resurgence of the Auto Industry
Check out an infographic highlighting some of the key successes in the auto industry since 2009.
White House mobile apps
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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.
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, President Obama holds meetings with bipartisan congressional leaders, awards the Medal of Honor, and discusses ongoing efforts to get our fiscal house in order and reduce our nation’s deficit.
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.
The Blog
- July 15, 2011 at 1:58 PM EDT
The President on Debt Negotiations: 80 Percent of the American People Support a Balanced Approach
At a news conference to address the ongoing negotiations on raising the debt ceiling, President Obama urged Congress to set politics aside to get something done for the American people
- July 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM EDT
National Security and Fuels of the Future: The Importance of Sec. 526
Section 526 restricts Federal Agencies from entering into contracts to buy alternative fuels that are more polluting than conventional fuels, setting an important baseline in developing the fuels we need for the future.
- July 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM EDT
West Wing Week: "Our Heroes Are All Around Us"
This week, The President holds meetings with bipartisan congressional leaders, awarded the medal of honor, and repeatedly spoke to the country about the ongoing debt discussions at the White House.
- July 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM EDT
Mayors Call for Balanced Approach to Debt Negotiations
A bi-partisan group of mayors met with the President this week, and they have a message for Congress: "The only 'debt limit' someone without a job cares about is their own personal debt limit they reached a long time ago. The only ceiling they care about is the one they're trying to keep above their family's heads"
- July 14, 2011 at 6:06 PM EDT
STEM Jobs Help America Win the Future
A new report released today by the U.S. Commerce Department highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education on America's innovation and competitiveness.
- July 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM EDT
Cut Waste and SAVE
The White House launches the third annual SAVE Award (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency) – a contest for federal employees to submit ideas about how to cut waste, save taxpayer dollars, and make government more effective and efficient.
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 walks around the South Lawn of the White House with Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, while tourists in the background walk along the Ellipse, the National Mall, and the Jefferson Memorial, July 14, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
