This morning the First Family returned to the White House from Hawaii: President Barack Obama waves as he, First Lady Michelle, and daughters Malia and Sasha, arrive on the South Lawn of the White House on Marine One, On the flight back the President spoke briefly with reporters, exchanging a few pleasantries and discussing his […]
Cross posted from FoodSafety.gov. Even before the President signs the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the passage of this legislation set in motion sweeping improvements to the security and safety of our nation’s food supply. Each year, foodborne illness strikes 48 million Americans, hospitalizing a hundred thousand and killing thousands. I thank the President and […]
In an op-ed this morning in the Washington Post, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan looks ahead to a major opportunity for moving our country forward with bipartisan support over the next couple years: read more Fonte: White House
As we start a new year, we bring you the White House blog's top ten most popular posts of 2010. They cover a range of topics – from what’s in the healthcare bill to supporting our military families. Check out the top ten posts below and tell us which one is your favorite on Facebook. […]
This afternoon President Obama signed the "James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act," which establishes the World Trade Center Health Program and extends and expands eligibility for compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. President Barack Obama signs H.R. 847, the "James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act" in Kailua, Hawaii, Jan. […]
The President resolves to do all he can to get the economy growing and create jobs, and encourages Republicans to embrace their new responsibility to govern. Click here to see the video. Fonte: White House
In September 2009, the President announced that – for the first time in history – the White House would routinely release visitor records. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in September 2010. Today’s release also includes several visitor records generated prior to September 16, 2009 that were requested by members of the […]
In this special edition of West Wing Week, look back over the last year, watch the President sign a law getting those loud TV ads under control, and find out the answers to a couple burning questions from the mailbag. Click here to see the video. Fonte: White House
We've just uploaded our year-end digital slide show on the official White House photo stream. I tried to include photographs that show President Obama in a variety of behind-the-scenes situations and ones that also represent the successes and challenges he faced during the year. A few playful moments, some with his family, are also included. […]
At the signing of the bill to repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" last week, the sense of history and enthusiasm was palpable throughout the audience. While we were there we had a chance to talk to Captain Jonathan Hopkins, who was discharged under the policy, as well as Rep. Patrick Murphy who led the […]
