The Department of Health and Human Services’ Know What to Do About the Flu Webcast series continues today with a live discussion at 1 pm on flu vaccination clinics and vaccine availability. Watch as experts panelists discuss what to expect at H1N1 vaccination clinics and hear personal stories from Americans on why they chose to be […]
(First Lady Michelle Obama visits the Department of Energy for the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2009. Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton) During a visit yesterday to the Department of Energy, First Lady Michelle Obama was all smiles as she praised employees for their bright ideas, innovation, and hard […]
Over 40 different trees on the White House grounds have been planted by various presidents and first ladies over the years. For your arboreal delight, see the most recent addition of a littleleaf linden to the north grounds, in a spot that was originally designated by the Olmsted brothers in their landscape plan of 1935. […]
Today’s employment report contained both signs of hope for recovery and painful evidence of continued labor market weakness. Payroll employment declined 190,000 in October, continuing the steady trend of moderating job loss that began last spring. Furthermore, the employment loss in both August and September was revised down substantially. Importantly, employment in temporary help services, […]
It’s no secret that institutions of all stripes focus their communications on certain messages day to day. We thought it would all be a little more open and transparent if we went ahead and published what our focus will be for the day, along with any related articles, documents, or reports. Supporting article: "Massachusetts provides […]
This morning, when the President gave his opening remarks at the Tribal Nations Conference, the day looked very different. By 5:02 EST when he was scheduled to give closing remarks, it was clear that all Americans were rightly concerned with the tragedy in Texas, and the President took his time to give his thoughts and […]
The White House releases the following statement from President Obama: Thirty years ago today, the American Embassy in Tehran was seized. The 444 days that began on November 4, 1979 deeply affected the lives of courageous Americans who were unjustly held hostage, and we owe these Americans and their families our gratitude for their extraordinary […]
With the House having put forth their actual legislation, organizations that have withheld final judgment now have something solid to evaluate. And the floodgates have opened. Today the President made surprise stop by the daily press briefing to commend two particular endorsements, from the AARP and the AMA. Ask yourself who you trust to tell the truth […]
The White House Music Series continues tomorrow with a celebration of classical music featuring Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein, and acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt. We caught up with Joshua and Sharon in the East Room tonight during rehearsal: Click here to see the video. Watch […]
Panellist Calls for ?Blue Revolution? As Global Population Grows Amid Shrinking Water Resources for Agriculture Conflicts over water — the world?s most precious resource — were at the heart of regional instability, but they could be a catalyst for cooperation and peace if managed properly, Aaron Wolfe, a specialist in water resource policy and […]
