Last week, President Obama signed an Executive Order directing Federal agencies to expedite permitting and review decisions for key infrastructure projects – a critical step in improving our nation’s infrastructure and maintaining our competitive edge. U.S. business leaders and members of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness put out statements in support of the […]
As we commemorate the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act this Friday, it’s worth taking a look at the many ways this landmark health reform law is making a difference in the lives of Americans, especially Latinos who suffer disproportionately from a lack of access to coverage. Thirty two percent of Latinos were uninsured […]
Earlier this month, President Obama called on Congress to repeal the $4 billion annual subsidies we give to oil companies, and they are scheduled to vote on doing so today. Congress "can either stand up for oil companies, or they can stand up for the American people," the President said in a recent Weekly Address. "They can either place […]
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Republic of Korea, March 26, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) The U.S. Embassy in Seoul held a competition inviting South Koreans to submit questions via social media for President Obama. The top three most interesting questions received written responses from […]
Ed note: This article was cross-posted from the Department of Defense site. Supporting troops, veterans and their families as they’ve supported the nation is a charge that will define America’s next generation of leaders, the vice president’s wife said today. Dr. Jill Biden cited the importance of enduring military family support to about 200 aspiring […]
Tomorrow, President Obama will head home from South Korea — after a busy three days of diplomatic meetings and discussions of nuclear security. At a talk today with students at Hankuk University, the President outlined the reasons why he's made the issue such a major priority: We’re building an international architecture that can ensure nuclear safety. […]
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Feb. 5, 2011 In June, Title IX, the federal law that mandates gender equality in school sports, will celebrate its 40th anniversary. There's no denying its impact: Since 1972, the number of female athletes in college has climbed by more than 450 percent. In a discussion with ESPN's […]
Just midnight on Saturday morning, President Obama boarded Air Force One and departed for a trip to South Korea. After crossing the International Date Line, he arrived in Seoul for a nuclear security summit. As part of the trip, the President today got a first hand view of North Korea as he toured to the […]
President Obama is calling on the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan transportation bill that would repair crumbling roads and bridges and support construction jobs in communities all across America. According to a new report, 90 percent of these construction jobs are middle class jobs. The Senate passed the bill with the support of […]
Ed. Note: This blog post is cross-posted from LetsMove.gov We're excited to announce the next Let's Move! tweetup at the White House. On Monday April 9th, 2012, the First Family will host the 134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll with the theme “Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move." Let's Move! invites its followers on Twitter and Facebook and their children to […]
