President Obama says that America needs an all-of-the-above energy strategy that invests in new technologies and ends the $4 billion in annual subsidies to oil companies that are earning historic profits. Transcript | Download mp4 | Download mp3 Fonte: White House
Ed. note: The Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation is commemorating AmeriCorps Week to celebrate the remarkable individuals who have served and their contributions to our country. This blog post introduces readers to Todd Schnittke, a veteran who served from 1989-1993 and continues to serve through AmeriCorps. When asked about his AmeriCorps experience, Todd […]
A quick look at what happened this week at WhiteHouse.gov: No Quick Fix: Speaking from Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland on Thursday, the President explained his all-of-the-above strategy to develop every available source of American-made energy. “We need an energy strategy for the future,” the President explained. “Yes, develop as much oil and gas […]
Ed note: Dr. Jill Biden wrote this op-ed for USA Today. Danny Anderson is an American hero. He is also a role model — in more ways than one. Danny spent six years in the Army. He loved serving his country, and when he completed his time in the military, he was eager to find other […]
Two years ago, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act – legislation to improve our health care system – into law. As the President said in March, 2010: “The bill I’m signing will set in motion reforms that generations of Americans have fought for and marched for and hungered to see.” As we look back […]
Earlier this week, when he met with ESPN, President Obama made sure to spend some time with the women’s bracket, too. He’s expecting a competitive tournament – with a strong run from the seventh-seeded Louisville Cardinals. Ultimately, he sees a Final Four of Baylor, St John’s, UConn, and Notre Dame. He’s predicting a championship for […]
President Barack Obama signs the “United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act,” in the Oval Office, Oct. 21, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) As of March 15, 2012, the U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement – the most commercially significant U.S. trade agreement in nearly two decades — is now in effect. The opportunities this agreement […]
On a daily basis, the employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) look into the eyes of disaster survivors and convey a calm strength and compassion to assist them on the road to recovery from disasters. Similarly conveying strength and resolve to make our nation stronger are the thousands of Americans who are part […]
This week, the President pressed for support of advanced manufacturing, held a series of "Live from the White House" Interviews, made a major announcement on trade rights, hosted Prime Minster Cameron for an Official State Visit and a trip to an NCAA game, and spoke on energy and job creation in Maryland. Fonte: White House
West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President pressed for support of advanced manufacturing, held a series of "Live from the White House" Interviews, made a major announcement on trade rights, hosted Prime Minster Cameron for an Official State Visit and a trip to an NCAA […]
