Ed. Note: Cross-posted from the USDA Blog. A week ago, President Obama released the American Jobs Act, a specific plan to jumpstart our economy and put Americans to work today. It contains ideas that both parties in Washington have supported. And yesterday, he laid out a plan that will pay for it – and for other […]
This week, President Obama is traveling to New York for the U.N. General Assembly. While he’s there, the President is meeting with leaders from some of our closest allies and partners to discuss our shared approach to pressing economic and security challenges. He’s working with leaders from around the world to forge global cooperation on […]
Ed. Note: Cross-posted in part from the USAID IMPACTblog. As many of you know, the worst drought in 60 years has devastated communities throughout the Horn of Africa, leaving more than 13 million people in a state of crisis—greater than the population of Los Angeles and New York combined. In Somalia—where twenty years of war […]
“In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we gather back here next year, we should bring specific commitments to promote transparency; to fight corruption; to energize civic engagement; to leverage new technologies so […]
Ed note: This has been cross-posted from the Office of Management and Budget's blog The health of our economy depends on what we do right now to create the conditions where businesses can hire and middle-class families can feel a basic measure of economic security. In the long run, our prosperity also depends on our ability […]
After President Obama signed the America Invents Act, the White House hosted a live video chat to answer your questions on the historic patent reform legislation. The bill will help American entrepreneurs and businesses get their inventions to the marketplace sooner so they can turn their ideas into new products and new jobs. Chief Technology Officer […]
President Obama had a full day in New York City visiting the United Nations General Assembly to address a range of issues on the historic progress that has been made over the last year and the opportunities that lie ahead, including human rights abroad and the promotion of democracy. The President began his day meeting […]
Click here to see the video. Today, at the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama addressed a meeting of international partners to show support for the new Libya and plan for a post-Qaddafi future: The Libyan people are writing a new chapter in the life of their nation. After four decades of darkness, they can walk […]
In December, when President Obama signed the historic law that ended discrimination against gay and lesbian Americans serving in our armed forces, he told a story about one of his visits to Afghanistan. “A young woman in uniform was shaking my hand,” he said, “and other people were grabbing and taking pictures. And she pulled […]
We’re excited to announce that on Monday September 26th, President Obama will travel to Mountain View, California for a Town Hall with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network. During the Town Hall, the President will answer questions about job creation and the economy from LinkedIn members across the country and hear directly from LinkedIn users who […]
