If the United States government shuts down tonight and our economy takes a hit, it will be because House Republicans let it happen. Instead of allowing a simple yes or no vote on a bill that funds the government for a few more weeks, the government that these Republicans were elected to serve will close down. […]
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the budget negotiations, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Sept. 30, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) If Congress does not fulfill its responsibility to pass a budget today, much of the United States government will be forced to shut down […]
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel hold a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office, Sept. 30, 2013.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today President Obama held a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. President Obama commended the Prime Minister for entering into good-faith negotiations with the Palestinian Authority with the […]
On October 1, millions of Americans will have a simple new way to get affordable health coverage: the Health Insurance Marketplace. With one application, you’ll be able to compare all your coverage options side-by-side, learn if you can get lower costs based on your income, and enroll in a plan that fits your needs […]
In this week’s address, President Obama says that on October 1st, a big part of the Affordable Care Act will go live and give uninsured Americans the chance to buy the same quality, affordable health care as everyone else. It is also the day when some Republicans in Congress might shut down the government just […]
The sun sets over Zion National Park in Utah. (Photo: Kim Hang Dessoliers) Saturday marks the 20th annual National Public Lands Day, the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. At thousands of sites across the country, Americans from all stripes will come together tomorrow to lend their time and effort to the restoration […]
This week, We the People, the White House petitions platform, turned two years old. And through the past 24 months, it’s kept us pretty busy. Since 2012, We the People has grown from 2.8 million users to more than 10.2 million — a 360% growth rate. And those users have signed petitions a total of more […]
The Affordable Care Act – also known as Obamacare – means better coverage for those who already have health insurance, and more options for those who don’t, including a new way to shop for affordable, high-quality coverage. Watch the latest White House White Board to learn more about what the law means for you. For […]
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join the Attorney General in opening the 3rd Annual National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention. Officially formed in 2010 at the direction of President Obama, by the Departments of Justice and Education, this Forum brings together a wide constituency — mayors, Members of Congress, and individuals from across the […]
Welcome to this week’s West Wing Week. This week we take you from Pennsylvania Ave. to the heartland of America, from the Rocky Mountains, to the Big Apple and south of the border for a packed week of travel with the President and Vice President. Fonte: White House
