Last night, President Obama announced that the federal government will remain open for business because Americans from different beliefs came together, put politics aside, and met the expectations of the American people. Today, small businesses will no longer worry or have to wait on a loan to open or expand their business, families will receive […]
After weeks of negotiations, President Obama and leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties in Congress found common ground in an agreement about the United States' budget. This means the government will remain open to serve the public, including small businesses who need need loans to grow, families who've applied for mortgages and others […]
Late Friday evening, President Obama addressed the Nation from the Blue Room at the White House on the bipartisan agreement on the budget. As the President put it, leaders from both parties "acted on behalf of our children’s future" by finding the common ground necessary to keep the government open for business. Click here to […]
Your quick look at the week that was on WhiteHouse.gov. Click here to see the video. America's Secure Energy Future: President Obama continued his focus on building a clean energy economy with events throughout the week. He toured a shipping facility in Maryland with Energy Secretary Chu and Transportation Secretary LaHood to highlight his Green […]
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the Military Child of the Year Award ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Va., Yesterday evening, First Lady Michelle Obama honored five young adults with the 2011 Military Child of the Year Award. The award recognizes children that are part of a military family […]
Today, we announced the six finalists for the 2011 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. Congratulations to: Bridgeport High School (Bridgeport, Washington) Wayne Early Middle College High School (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Booker T. Washington High School (Memphis, Tennessee) Science Park High School (Newark, New Jersey) Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, School for Creative and Performing […]
Helping U.S. companies grow and create new American jobs is a singular priority for all of us in the Commerce Department and the Obama Administration. But you can’t do it all from Washington, DC. You’ve got to get out and hear from the entrepreneurs and business owners doing the producing, innovating and hiring in our economy. That’s […]
Click here to see the video. On Wednesday, April 6th, the National Action Network kicked off its 20th anniversary convention, celebrating "20 years of struggle, 20 years of progress, 20 years of shaping history." During the day, four Cabinet members–Education Secretary Duncan, Attorney General Holder, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan–spoke to […]
Click here to see the video. This afternoon, President Obama met with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia in the Oval Office at the White House. In remarks following the meeting, President Obama discussed the U.S. interests in progress in Colombia and Latin America: The United States has an enormous interest in the development of […]
In the event that agency shutdowns and furloughs become necessary due to a lapse in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011, the Executive Office of the President has prepared and would implement this contingency plan (PDF). Fonte: White House
