I’m writing today about a very special project, the Joining Forces Community Challenge. In that past few years, the First Lady and I have seen incredible examples of people and organizations reaching out to our military families in creative and meaningful ways. Individuals and groups are coming together in communities all across this country to […]
The purpose of the American Jobs Act, which President Obama sent to Congress this week, is simple: put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. The President's plan will rebuild the economy the American way — based on balance, fairness and the same set of rules for everyone from […]
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visit the site where Flight 93 crashed, following a ceremony at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks against the United States, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) The full text of an […]
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President brought took his American Jobs Act to Richmond, Virginia, Columbus, Ohio, and Raleigh, North Carolina, traveled to all three memorial sites on the 10th anniversary of September 11th, and presented the Medal of Honor to […]
Continuing the White House "Office Hours" series, Jason Furman, Principal Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, answered your questions on the American Jobs Act on Twitter. You asked Jason about relief for 99ers, modernizing schools, paying for the Act, and much more. Check out the full Q&A below, or over on Storify. Be sure to follow […]
First Lady Michelle Obama and a Darden Restaurants chef greet attendees at an Olive Garden restaurant in Hyattsville, Maryland, Sept. 15, 2011. Mrs. Obama and Darden Restaurants were unveiling the company’s plans for a comprehensive new health and wellness initiative for menu changes to support the Let’s Move! campaign. (Official White House Photo by Chuck […]
On Wednesday, September 14th, Ronnie Cho, Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement, Michael Pyle, Special Assistant to the President, National Economic Council, and Roberto Rodriguez, Special Assistant to the President for Education Policy, answered your questions from Facebook, Twitter, and WhiteHouse.gov on how the American Jobs Act will impact young Americans. Download the fact […]
Over the past four decades, the Clean Air Act has proven to be an invaluable tool in our nation’s efforts to reduce dangerous air pollution and promote public health. The track record of the Clean Air Act also shows that strong environmental safeguards and strong economic growth go hand in hand. In fact, the history […]
Since the White House announced We the People, a new way for the public to petition the Obama Administration on a range of issues, we've been putting the final pieces in place, kicking the tires and getting ready for launch. We're excited, but it’s a little nerve-wracking, nonetheless. Why? We're not quite sure what to expect. […]
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Dakota Meyer during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2011. President Obama today awarded the Medal of Honor to Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal from Kentucky. Sergeant Meyer was recognized for his courageous actions at the risk of […]
