This week, the Senate will vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, which would provide strong federal protections against discrimination, making it explicitly illegal to fire someone because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). In this explainer video, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney highlights the importance of ENDA – not just […]
Watch on YouTube Remarks on the Economy: President Obama made a visit to the Port of New Orleans in Louisiana to talk about the economy. In his speech, he discussed the importance of investing in our nation’s infrastructure so that more products stamped “Made in America” can be sold around the world. “So let's make […]
Today, President Obama is visiting the Lone Star State to thank volunteers in Dallas for helping fellow Texans learn more about their new choices, new benefits, and new protections under the Affordable Care Act. I'm proud to lead that same kind of effort in San Antonio, and I know that mayors across our state are […]
First Lady Michelle Obama reacts to special effects makeup during the makeup and costume segment of the Film Symposium and Oscars Workshop, in the Blue Room of the White House. November 8, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon) This afternoon, First Lady Michelle Obama opened the doors of the White House to high […]
Ed. note: This is cross-posted from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau blog. See the original post here. We want to hear about your debt collection experience – weigh in now. Since we began taking debt collection complaints a few months ago, companies have responded to more than 5,000 debt collection complaints. We see that this is […]
Today, President Obama traveled to the Port of New Orleans — one of the busiest port complexes in the world and responsible for moving millions of tons of steel, chemicals, fuel, and food every year. The Port also handles, as the President noted, much of the country's coffee: "which means you're responsible for keeping the […]
This morning, Chief of Staff Denis McDonough addressed the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, D.C. and discussed the President’s plan to grow the economy and build a strong middle class. McDonough underscored the importance of continuing the progress we are seeing in our economy and providing certainty for businesses across the […]
Community Health Centers enable people to receive health care in the neighborhoods where they live so they can get high-quality care close to home. That’s why the Affordable Care Act builds on this model of care, by making critical investments in new facilities, doctors, nurses, and staff. This week, HHS announced new primary care sites […]
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with business leaders to discuss immigration reform to bolster U.S. economic growth, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Nov. 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today, I joined the President, Vice President and senior Administration officials for a meeting at the […]
Ed. note: This is cross-posted from VAntage Point, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. See the original post here. Dr. Jill Biden is joined by Army Veteran Steven Ferraro to celebrate the 1 millionth beneficiary Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit and recognize the significant impact it has had in helping service members, veterans […]
