West Wing Week
This week, President Obama welcomed a civil rights icon, placed a call to the international space station, made a personnel announcement and remained focused on finding a balanced solution to deficit reduction.
Featured Topics
President Names Richard Cordray to Lead New Agency
President Obama has chosen a former Ohio Attorney General to head the CFPB, a new agency established to arm Americans with the information they need to make smart financial decisions, which launched Thursday, July 21
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 welcomed a civil rights icon, placed a call to the international space station, made a personnel announcement and remained focused on finding a balanced solution to deficit reduction.
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 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM EDT
What The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Means for Latinos
Latino Leaders at White House Policy conference highlight the impact of the opening of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- July 22, 2011 at 12:01 AM EDT
West Wing Week: 7/21/11 or "Two Minute Warning"
Watch as President Obama meets a civil rights icon, speaks with the Atlantis crew aboard the international space station and makes an important personnel announcement
- July 21, 2011 at 7:35 PM EDT
Join a Twitter Interview on Development and Aid with the ONE Campaign
Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Development and Democracy for the National Security Staff, is taking your questions on topics ranging from the GAVI vaccines pledge to the latest issues on foreign aid, global health and international development.
- July 21, 2011 at 7:08 PM EDT
First Lady Michelle Obama Joins Military Families for Harry Potter Screening
First Lady Michelle Obama joins military families for a screening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two" as part of the Joining Forces Movie Series.
- July 21, 2011 at 6:49 PM EDT
Key Airport Projects Across the Country in Jeopardy Unless Congress Passes an FAA bill
Secretary Ray LaHood explains what is at stake if Congress does not act swiftly to pass an extension bill for the Federal Aviation Administration.
- July 21, 2011 at 6:19 PM EDT
President Obama: Go 'Big' on Debt Deal
In an editorial in USA Today, President Obama writes that the current debt crisis offers the chance to put our economy on stronger footing
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
First Lady Michelle Obama greets children during her visit to the Naval Air Station Oceana Summer Camp in Virginia Beach, Va., July 21, 2011. Mrs. Obama toured the camp and later welcomed local military families to a special screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, as part of the Joining Forces Movie Series. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
