The CBO just released its analysis of the debt ceiling extension and deficit reduction plan that the House of Representatives is considering. We have been clear in our opposition to this bill, and the President explained why last night. While we disagree with the approach that Speaker Boehner chose to take in this bill, there […]
On Monday evening, President Obama delivered an address to the nation on the consequences the stalemate in Congress could have on the stability of our economy. Here is what a bipartisan sampling of Governors and Mayors from across the country are saying: “We hope that at the end of the day, both sides come together and […]
One of the fundamental things to understand when considering the debate about reducing our national debt is how we accumulated so much in the first place. To explain the impact various policies have had over the past decade, shifting us from projected surpluses to actual deficits and, as a result, running up the national debt, […]
We're trying something new on our social networks — starting this week, senior staff at the White House will hold regular "Office Hours" to answer your questions on a host of issues and topics. Use the hashtag #WHChat on Twitter to ask administration officials your questions on President Obama’s speech and the ongoing deficit debate. White […]
Ed. Note: Cross posted from the SBA's Open for Business blog Startups and “high-growth” small businesses are responsible for the lion’s share of net new job creation in the U.S. each year. That’s a key reason that we launched an Administration-wide effort called Startup America earlier this year. As a critical part of that, SBA made a commitment […]
Yesterday, the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants visited the White House to be honored by President Obama. In addition to congratulating them on their victory, the President also recognized the efforts the Giants make to give back to their community: This team has also made a point of giving back — whether it’s supporting […]
As a young woman with Cerebral Palsy, I learned at a young age that if I let my disability stop me from reaching my goals, I would be promoting a common misconception that disability is equal to inability. So, when I was offered an internship at the White House working for Kareem Dale doing outreach this […]
Click here to see the video. With eight days until our nation faces an unprecedented financial crisis, the President addressed the nation on the consequences the stalemate in Congress could have on the stability of our economy. Here are some key passages from his remarks The debate right now isn’t about whether we need to […]
President Barack Obama gives a thumbs up to the 2010 Major League Baseball Champion San Francisco Giants during a visit with the team in the East Room of the White House. President Obama today welcomed the 2010 World Series winners, the San Francisco Giants, to the White House. He congratulated the team on their first championship […]
Ed. Note: Cross posted from the Department of Transportation’s Fast Lane blog Work on the new air traffic control tower at Oakland International Airport must halt. (Photo by Chris Saulit) Because Congress failed to pass legislation giving the Federal Aviation Administration the necessary operating authority, FAA employees have been furloughed, construction workers have been sent home […]
