For nearly three decades, extraordinary Americans who exemplify the ideals of our nation have been invited to join the First Lady in her viewing box for speeches and events of national importance. Her guests for the President's address to a joint session of Congress are Americans who are passionately involved in fighting for job creation to grow […]
In the midst of all the Washington noise over debt ceilings and deficits, federal budgets, and continuing resolutions, it’s hard for people to believe that their voice makes a difference. As the Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, I’m here to tell you that it does – and that especially this summer, […]
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT, President Obama will lay out his plan for creating American jobs and growing our economy in a speech before a special joint session of Congress. During the President's address, WhiteHouse.gov will offer an easy way for you to visualize the key components of the President's plan while watching the speech. […]
Today, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed two challenges to the Affordable Care Act. This decision is another victory for the Affordable Care Act and the tens of millions of Americans already benefiting from this landmark law, including parents with a child with a preexisting condition, women getting mammograms with no out of pocket […]
While different patients may need different treatments, rights and privileges should be equal. This week, we’re taking big steps forward to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients and their loved ones. Couples take a vow to be with each other in sickness and in health, and it is […]
Vice President Joe Biden talks with the subjects of a documentary called Rebirth, before a screening in the South Court Auditorium at the White House, September 7, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) As part of the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Vice President Joe Biden hosted […]
"The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working," President Obama said to a joint session of Congress. Following President Obama's speech, we wanted to hear from you and answer your questions. That's why we hosted a live Open for Questions […]
Karen Mills, SBA Administrator Anyone who saw President Obama speak last night knows that helping small businesses create jobs is the core of the American Jobs Act. The President laid out powerful, bipartisan, specific, paid-for proposals that will help put America back to work now. This includes: Cutting in half the payroll taxes for small businesses […]
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President visited New Jersey communities recovering from Hurricane Irene, celebrated Labor Day in Detroit, welcomed NASCAR Champions to the White House and unveiled the American Jobs Act before a Joint Session of Congress. Fonte: White House
Click here to see the video. This evening, the President addressed a joint session of Congress and presented the American Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to put America back to work. It was created from a set of ideas supported by both Democrats and Republicans, and it acknowledges that if we are going to restore […]
