Click here to see the video. Today, President Obama delivered remarks to discuss the status of efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The President stated that progress has been made, and though we still need to work through some real differences, that even greater progress is within reach. However, he also stressed […]
Watch out @whitehouse… Vice President Biden’s office is now on Twitter. Today, the Office of the Vice President launched an official Twitter account – @VP – with a call from Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden asking all Americans to remember our troops and military families on Independence Day. VP&Dr. B hope you take […]
Tonight, the First Family is celebrating the Fourth of July by hosting more than 1,200 military heroes and their families for a barbeque, a USO show featuring Train and Amos Lee, and an extraordinary view of national capital fireworks from the South Lawn. You can check it all out on WhiteHouse.gov/Live, or watch from anywhere with our […]
This morning, the First Lady sent the following message to the White House email list, wishing them a Happy Independence Day and encouraging all Americans to honor our brave men and women in uniform by volunteering to give back to the military families who sacrifice so much to keep us safe. If you didn’t […]
President Obama addresses the need to reduce the nation’s deficit while creating jobs across the country and wishes Americans a happy Fourth of July. Transcript | Download mp4 | Download mp3 Fonte: White House
When my kids think of community service, they think about picking up trash along the road, visiting the animal shelter and collecting food – all of which are good things, but I don’t know that they actually have learned why we do – or should do – community service or understand the importance of community […]
A quick look at the week of June 27th, on WhiteHouse.gov and beyond. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, President Barack Obama, and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates salute as troops parade past the reviewing stand during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honor of Secretary Gates at the […]
This Independence Day, you can join First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in supporting our troops, military families, and veterans by getting involved with Joining Forces. Here’s a few things you can do right now: Operation Honor Card. You can get involved right now through Operation Honor Card – an effort to encourage […]
Click here to see the video. This summer, the White House Office of Public Engagement is hosting Community Leaders Briefings. These events, held weekly at the White House, bring together leaders and activists from communities all across the country for an opportunity to discuss common challenges and learn how the government can help them as […]
On June 9th, President Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the first White House Rural Council. While rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential. The Council will address these challenges, build on the Administration’s rural economic strategy, and improve the implementation of that strategy. The Council, chaired by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, was […]
